Robert Arcos Villamarin

Robert Arcos Villamarin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Escola Superior d'Enginyeries Industrial, Aeroespacial i Audiovisual de Terrassa (ESEIAAT), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is a core member of the LEAM (Laboratori d'Enginyeria Acústica i Mecànica), a research group specializing in noise and vibration control, with strong emphasis on railway-induced ground vibrations and computational modeling techniques.

• Institution: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
• School: Escola Superior d'Enginyeries Industrial, Aeroespacial i Audiovisual de Terrassa
• Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Research Group: LEAM - Laboratori d'Enginyeria Acústica i Mecànica
• Email: robert.arcos@upc.edu
• ORCID: 0000-0001-6805-7482

His research interests lie at the intersection of mechanical engineering and environmental acoustics, focusing on vibroacoustic phenomena in urban and transportation systems. Key areas include the finite and boundary element methods for modeling underground railway vibrations, dynamic characterization of resilient materials, and noise mapping through mobile monitoring. His work aims at practical, transferable solutions for industry and public administrations.

Dr. Arcos has supervised multiple PhD theses in the field of acoustics and vibration, contributing to the training of next-generation researchers. He is involved in competitive R&D+i projects, including the development of noise maps for cities like Bucaramanga, and leads initiatives to attract PhD candidates through research grants and scholarships. LEAM, under his involvement, offers structured pathways for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral researchers, emphasizing real-world applications.

He is active in teaching, delivering courses such as Acoustics, Acoustics II, Vibrations, Mechanics, and Mechanical Systems. His educational efforts are integrated with research, particularly through the Master's degree in Research in Mechanical Engineering at UPC.

Professional networks and collaborations include LinkedIn and ResearchGate, and he promotes international engagement through support for foreign PhD applicants and post-doctoral stays.