Raúl Calvo Serrano

Raúl Calvo Serrano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull. He is a key member of the GESPA – Environmental Process Engineering and Simulation Group, a research group established by the Generalitat de Catalunya (2021 SGR 00321) that takes a cross-cutting approach to environmental sustainability through chemical engineering, biotechnology, and chemical analysis.

His research interests include:

• Environmental analysis of industrial processes
• Process modeling and optimization
• Life cycle analysis
• Sustainability assessment methodologies
• Predicting system sustainability
• Energy storage solutions

Dr. Calvo Serrano's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainability assessment of energy systems and chemical processes. His work spans organic Rankine cycles, energy storage in chemicals, sustainable synthesis of materials, and social life cycle assessments. His research consistently applies quantitative sustainability methodologies to evaluate environmental and social impacts across various industrial applications, contributing significantly to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

His research fingerprint shows strong engagement with:

• Life Cycle Impact Assessment (100%)
• Life Cycle Engineering (66%)
• Energy Storage (28%)
• Chemical Energy Engineering (21%)

Current research projects:

• RE(F)CYCLE: Recovery and reuse of fluorinated gases using new circular economy approaches (2024-2027)
• GESPA: Environmental Process Engineering and Simulation Group (2022-2025)