Roger Uceda Molera

Roger Uceda Molera is an Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, affiliated with the Barcelona Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB). He is a member of the DigiFACT research group, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies. His expertise spans entrepreneurship, 3D scanning, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, Industry 4.0, IoT, and mechanization. He has contributed to over 25 research activities, including articles, patents, and awards.

Roger’s research emphasizes innovative additive manufacturing techniques, such as hybrid multi-material 3D printing and applications in medical prototyping. His work includes developing materials for concrete additive manufacturing and optimizing ceramic sintering processes. He has collaborated with companies like BCN3D Technologies and led projects funded by public-private partnerships.

Key awards include the 2019 Premi Nacional al Partenariat Publicoprivat en R+I and the World to NYC Global Industry Challenge (W2NYC). He holds a patent for extrusion systems in cementitious material manufacturing. His research group, DigiFACT, drives advancements in digital factory technologies and industrial innovation.