Prof Dr. Sergio García, Marine, Best Researcher Award

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. García is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cantabria, where he has been teaching in the area of Naval Construction since 2015. He is also a professor in the International Master of Commerce, Transportation, and International Relations program, a role he has held since 2010. Accredited as an Associate Professor since 2018, he is recognized for his significant contributions to research and education.

Dr. García is a member of the Biofouling Research Group at the University of Cantabria. His professional background includes positions of responsibility in leading shipping companies, where he supervised ship operations, maintenance, and shipbuilding of tankers from 2000 to 2005. He also served as a mechanical maintenance manager in a nuclear power plant for over 10 years (2005-2015), gaining extensive knowledge and experience with steam turbines. This practical experience enriches his theoretical teaching with real-world insights.

Research Interest:

Prof. García’s research focuses on:

• Biofouling and its mitigation
• Antifouling methods, including the use of electromagnetic fields
• Energy efficiency in heat exchangers and condensers
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations for biofouling studies
• Development of environmentally safe antifouling coatings

He has published 14 research articles in esteemed journals, with 12 of these in high-impact journals (11 Q1, 1 Q2), reflecting his research’s significant impact on the scientific community.