Francisco José Jiménez-Espadafor Aguilar is a University Professor in the Department of Energy Engineering at the University of Seville. His research focuses on Thermal Machines and Engines with expertise in combustion processes, predictive maintenance, and supercritical fluid applications. Professional status: University Professor Department: Energy Engineering Research Group: Thermal Machines and Engines His research interests span energy engineering, thermal systems, and alternative fuels. Key areas include: Supercritical water oxidation for waste treatment Hydrogen and biodiesel combustion in engines Predictive maintenance systems for power plants Emission control and NOx reduction Thermal modeling of industrial equipment His articles focus on supercritical CO2 cycles, HCCI combustion, diesel engine diagnostics, and waste-to-energy technologies, covering energy systems, environmental engineering, and mechanical innovation. He holds multiple patents in: Acoustic material production from vehicle waste Diagnosis systems for diesel engines Supercritical water oxidation plant optimization He has advised 6 PhD students and participated in numerous industrial projects addressing energy efficiency, engine diagnostics, and sustainable power generation.



