David Garcia-Sanoguera | Eco-efficient materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. David Garcia-Sanoguera, Eco-efficient materials, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. David Garcia-Sanoguera at Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

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Summary

David García Sanoguera is a distinguished Catedrático at Universitat Politècnica de València, specializing in materials engineering with a focus on plastics, material properties, and materials technology. He has contributed extensively to research and education, holding significant positions within the university and leading multiple doctoral theses and R&D projects.

Education

  • Doctorate: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 2005, with a thesis on mechanisms of compatibilization of recycled PVC materials.
  • Ingeniero de Materiales: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 2001.
  • Ingeniero Técnico Industrial Mecánico: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 1997.

Professional Experience

  • Catedrático/a de Universidad, Universitat Politècnica de València (2018-Present): Leading academic and research activities in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
  • Subdirector of EPSA/Másteres y Formación Permanente, Universitat Politècnica de València (2017-2020).
  • Profesor/a Titular de Universidad, Universitat Politècnica de València (2009-2018).
  • Subdirector of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València (2012-2016).
  • Profesor/a Contratado/a Doctor, Universitat Politècnica de València (2007-2009).
  • Profesor/a Colaborador/a, Universitat Politècnica de València (2005-2007).
  • Profesor/a Asociado/a, Universitat Politècnica de València (2000-2005).

Research Interests

  • Materials Engineering: Specializing in plastics, material properties, and materials technology.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Development and optimization of high-performance environmentally friendly materials from natural sources.
  • Advanced Material Processing: Digital modeling, simulation, and advanced material manufacturing.
  • Polymer Composites: Enhancing mechanical and thermal properties through nanotechnology and innovative processing techniques.

📖 Publication Top Noted

Development and characterization of thermoplastic zein biopolymers plasticized with glycerol suitable for injection molding

    • Authors: Rojas-Lema, S., Gomez-Caturla, J., Balart, R., Arrieta, M.P., Garcia-Sanoguera, D.
    • Journal: Industrial Crops and Products
    • Volume: 218
    • Article Number: 119035
    • Year: 2024

Optimizing biobased thermoset resins by incorporating cinnamon derivative into acrylated epoxidized soybean oil

    • Authors: Lascano, D., Gomez-Caturla, J., Garcia-Sanoguera, D., Garcia-Garcia, D., Ivorra-Martinez, J.
    • Journal: Materials and Design
    • Volume: 243
    • Article Number: 113084
    • Year: 2024

Development and Characterization of New Environmentally Friendly Polylactide Formulations with Terpenoid-Based Plasticizers with Improved Ductility

    • Authors: Gomez-Caturla, J., Tejada-Oliveros, R., Ivorra-Martinez, J., Balart, R., Garcia-Garcia, D.
    • Journal: Journal of Polymers and the Environment
    • Volume: 32
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 749–762
    • Year: 2024

Development and Characterization of Polylactide Blends with Improved Toughness by Reactive Extrusion with Lactic Acid Oligomers

    • Authors: Tejada-Oliveros, R., Fiori, S., Gomez-Caturla, J., Quiles-Carrillo, L., Garcia-Sanoguera, D.
    • Journal: Polymers
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 9
    • Article Number: 1874
    • Year: 2022

The effect of varying the amount of short hemp fibers on mechanical and thermal properties of wood–plastic composites from biobased polyethylene processed by injection molding

    • Authors: Dolçà, C., Fages, E., Gonga, E., Balart, R., Quiles-Carrillo, L.
    • Journal: Polymers
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 1
    • Article Number: 138
    • Year: 2022