Laura Castro Santos

Laura Castro Santos is a Full Professor at the Ferrol Polytechnic School of Engineering, University of A Coruña. She coordinates the Research Group on Materials and Renewable Energy for Engineering, Environment and Sustainability, with an International Doctorate (2013) and multiple master's degrees in Maritime Engineering, CSR, and Risk Prevention.

• Academic ranks: Full Professor (2021–present), Assistant Professor (2010–2019)
• Research focus: Technical-economic analysis of marine renewables, offshore wind, and wave energy systems

Research Trends show 15 recent articles (2015–2024) spanning:

• Offshore wind farm risk management
• Hydrogen production from marine renewables
• Wave energy converter optimization
• Economic viability assessments
• Maritime logistics sustainability
• Life cycle analysis in naval engineering

Scientific Recognition:

• World's Top 2% Scientist (2023, Stanford)
• IX González Llanos Award (2014)
• DeepWind Congress Best Poster (2013)
• First Prize from Galician Industrial Engineers (2009)

Projects include EU Horizon Marie Curie WINDHY (2024–2028), ARCWIND (2017–2023), and national initiatives like SEARENEW and SEASUN. She has supervised 30+ theses and contributed to 10+ books on marine renewables.