LUIS LUGO LATAS

Dr. Luis Lugo Latas is a full-time university professor affiliated with the Department of Applied Physics at the Faculty of Marine Sciences, University of Vigo, Spain. His research focuses on the thermophysical and rheological properties of advanced functional fluids, including nanofluids, ionic liquids, and phase change materials, with applications in renewable energy, geothermal systems, and sustainable lubricants.

Research Interests:

• Nanofluid design for heat transfer enhancement
• Phase change materials with nanoparticle additives
• Tribological performance of biodegradable lubricants
• Radiation shielding composites
• Thermal properties of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents
• Hydrogels for biomedical applications

Recent Publications highlight his work on hybrid nanofluids for solar and geothermal energy systems, cellulose nanocrystals for lubricants, and experimental methodologies for thermal conductivity analysis. Despite extensive contributions to materials science and thermal engineering, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided data.