Jordi Renau Martínez is an Assistant Professor at Cardenal Herrera University (UCH), Valencia, Spain, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Technological Sciences. He holds a PhD in Engineering from UCH (2017) and an Industrial Engineering degree from University Jaume I (2007). His research focuses on renewable energy systems, hydrogen technology, and sustainable architecture, with notable contributions to the Solar Decathlon competitions (2009, 2010, 2012), where he led photovoltaic and electrical system development. His PhD thesis introduced a hydrogen fuel cell-based power plant for high-altitude UAVs, supported by the LIFTEC-CSIC laboratory. He co-leads a research consortium (LIFTEC-CSIC, IRI-CSIC, UCH) advancing hydrogen applications in buildings and UAVs, and coordinates a GVA-funded project to transfer green hydrogen technologies to regional SMEs. Since 2019, he has contributed to national standards for fuel cell technology via UNE/CTN 222. He also advises a PhD candidate on renewable energy hybridization and energy storage. Academic Positions: Assistant Professor (UCH), former Researcher/Lecturer (UCH) Key Projects: Solar Decathlon (2009–2012), Hydrogen UAV Powerplants (2012–2017), Green Hydrogen SME Transfer (2021–) Research Areas: Energy Efficiency, Fuel Cells, Renewable Integration, UAV Propulsion His work bridges academia and industry, collaborating with companies like Medavia (aeronautics) and QI-UHV (energy efficiency).







