Jesús R. Jiménez Octavio

Jesús R. Jiménez Octavio, a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Comillas Pontifical University, will assume directorship of the School of Engineering (Comillas ICAI) in September 2025. He succeeds Professor Antonio Muñoz San Roque, who served seven years as director. Jiménez Octavio holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Comillas ICAI and has conducted research at the Technological Research Institute (IIT) and MOBIOS Lab.

• Education: PhD and Degree in Industrial Engineering (Comillas ICAI)
• Research Focus: Continuum mechanics applications in railways and biomechanics
• Institutional Vision: Emphasizes innovation, knowledge transfer, and social/business impact

His academic work integrates strategic leadership with multidisciplinary research, particularly in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The university plans to announce inauguration ceremony details soon.