Research and Knowledge Transfer UPV

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Research and Knowledge Transfer
Version Jan 2015

UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA
Contents
1. Basic facts about the UPV and its R+D and
Knowledge Transfer activities
2. Access to UPV knowledge
3. R+D activity lines
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1. Basic facts about the UPV and its R+D and
Knowledge Transfer activities
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[DATA] Main figures
CAMPUSES 3
CENTRES 13
UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER DEGREES 33 - 72
PH.D. PROGRAMMES 28
UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER STUDENTS 33.894
PH.D. STUDENTS 1.751
TEACHING AND RESEARCH STAFF 2.774
ADMINISTRATIVE AND AUXILIARY STAFF 1.900
2014 BUDGET 300 M€
2013 R+D+I CONTRACTS AND GRANTS 43,2 M€
DEPARTMENTS 42
RESEARCH CENTRES AND INSTITUTES 44

[2013 DATA] R+D+i at UPV
"CPI" UPV
science park
• 170,000 m2 Science Park: Research centres
and companies
• R+D public funds for €22.2M
• R+D private funds for €21M
• Own funding: €1.8M
• 32 annual patent applications
• 9 license agreements
R+D unit groupings
• Information and Communications Technologies
• Nanotechnologies
• Manufacturing and Materials Technologies
• Energy, Transport, and Environment
• Biotechnology and Agro-food
• Social Science
• Mathematics
• Art and Architecture

[2013 DATA] R+D Structure and Orientation
University departments (42): 24% of the VAIP index
R+D centres and institutes (41): 76% of the VAIP index
12%
16%
15%
14%
11%
10%
6%
8%
3% 3% 2%
R&D income by scientific field 2013
Civil engineering &
architecture
Computer sciences
Electric and electronic
engineering
Communication Technologíes
Chemestry
Agriculture and food
Social sciences & humanities
Mechanical engineering
Materials technology
Mathematics & phisics
Molecular biology and
genetics

[2013 DATA]. Revenues evolution from R+D and KT
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5.000
10.000
15.000
20.000
25.000
30.000
35.000
40.000
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
MilesdeEuros
Contracts and Agreements Competitive R+D+I Other

UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIAUNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA
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Total value: 24.340 thousand euro
[2013 DATA]. Revenues from R&D
Central Government
56%
Local Government
20%
Other
5%
European Union
19%

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Total value: 21,403 thousand euros
[DATA] 2012 revenues from KT, by type of work
Business Chairs
4%
Consultancy, technical
studies 34%
Collaborative R+D
Agreements
6%
R+D Contracts and
Agreements
39%
Technology Licences
1%
Other
12%
Services and Tests
4%
Sale of technological
products
0%

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Total value: 13.989 Thousand euro, 1.037 companies
[2013 DATA]. Revenues from companies for KT, by origin
Valencia Region
37%
Rest of Spain
33%
Rest of Europe
20%
Rest of the world
10%

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[DATA]. Patent and licence evolution
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Nr national Patents applications Nr international Patents Nr Licence Agreements

2. R+D and KT policies at the UPV
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R+D and KT policies at UPV
• RESEARCH UNITS with critical mass
• INTERFACE STRUCTURES for relations with the environment
• SCIENCE PARK infrastructure
• Measurement of INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE in research and
knowledge transfer
• Professor authonomy in resource management
• INTERNAL FUNDING of R+D activities
• SOUND INCENTIVES OF Knowledge Transfer activities
• Regulation of involvement IN SPIN-OFFS

Access to UPV knowlege
1. CONTRACT RESEARCH, project requested by a company
2. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, common objectives, project carried out
jointly and shared results. Frequently, public funding is available
(HORIZONTE 2020, RETOS, etc.)
3. CONSULTANCY, requested by a company as a project or as a fee
4. LAB SERVICES, to use special equipment
5. PATENTS AND SOFTWARE UPV, through license contracts
6. INVESTMENT IN SPIN-OFF COMPANIES, in partnership with UPV and
academics
7. JOINT RESEARCH UNITS, with researchers from several parties
8. SCIENCE PARK HOSTING, in proximity to UPV researchers
9. PHILANTROPY, through a COMPANY CHAIR, to promote graduates,
postgraduate and pHD education
10. CONTINUOUS EDUCATION, courses requested by a company

Contacting UPV
• UPV INTERFACES :
• Research and Tech Transfer Office (www.ctt.upv.es)
• Continuous Training Center (www.cfp.upv.es)
• Employment Service (www.sie.upv.es)
• Science Park Foundation (cpi.upv.es)
• Open Innovation Challenges: #askUPV portal (ask.upv.es)
• Technology Request Mailbox demandas@ctt.upv.es
• Knowledge Assts Catalogue CARTA (www.upv.es/carta)

3. R+D activity lines
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R+D UPV Activity Lines
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R+D unit groupings
Information and Communications Technologies
Nanotechnologies
Manufacturing and Materials Technologies
Energy, Transport, and Environment
Biotechnology and Agro-food
Social Science
Mathematics
Art and Architecture

UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIAUNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA 18
• University Institute of Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications
• University Institute for the Application of Information Technologies and
Advanced Communications, ITACA
• University Institute for Computer Technology, ITI
• Institute for Research and Innovation in Bioingenieering, I3B
• Research Center in Software Production Methods, ProS
• Nanophotonics Technology Center. NTC
• Department of Information Systems and Computing.
• Department of Computer Engineering
• Department of Electronic Engineering
• Communications Department
[R+D+i LINES]. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
Institutes, Research Centers and Departments

University Institute of Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications
ITEAM
• Optical Communications: optical fibre broadband, optoelectronics, and
nanophotonics communcations. Design of high-speed Internet and cable
television sensors, devices, and optical networks.
• Mobile Communcations: studies for the dissemination, deployment, and
optimisation of mobile and wireless communication networks. Development of
2nd and 3rd generation network applications and services.
• Treatment of Audio and Communications: signal processing solutions for
audio applications, multimedia, and digital communication systems.
• Microwave Applications: analysis and design of microwave circuits and
antennae for use in radiocommunication and satellite communication
systems.
• Electromagnetic Radiation: optimised analysis and design of new antennae
for multimedia services, mobile, and satellite communications.
• Signal Treatment: ultrasound, infra-red, and image signal processing.
• Multimedia Communications: study and analysis of service quality in IP
networks and application in multimedia systems.
• Application of New Communications Technologies: applications of the
latest telecommunications advances to the Information Society.
• Integration of Digital Electronic Systems: design methods for the efficient
implementation of Digital Signal Processors in FPGAs.
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Relevant infrastructures
• Anechoic chamber
• 100,000-class Clean Room for the
experimental characterisation in
terms of parts and circuits of high-
frequency communication systems.
More information: www.iteam.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 96
Public funding
€ 1.666.676
Private funding € 1.212.835
Main clients EUROPEAN SPACE
AGENCY, INGENIA
TELECOM, VIDEO
ACUSTIC, INNOVATION
4 SECURITY,
SISTELBANDA, INDRA.

Institute for the Application of Information Technologies and Advanced
Communications, ITACA
• Analysis, design, development and evaluation of technology solutions
for comprehensive health
• Process innovation in health care sector
• Standardization and Interoperability of EHR
• Quality, enrichment and reuse of biomedical data
• Biomedical data mining and decision support systems in medicine
• Biomedical signals and image processing
• Development of equipment and specialized analysis methods in
experimental and clinical cardiac electrophysiology
• Design, development and integration of technological solutions in the
field of microwave engineering
• Radar and radiolocation
• Dimensioning of communications networks, improving service quality
and economic and regulatory evaluation of their exploitation
• Electromagnetic compatibility and development of numerical methods.
• Wireless networks and embedded systems.
• Secure and Dependable hardware and software systems
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Relevant Infrastructures
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
Laboratory
• Living Lab
More information: www.itaca.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 64
Public Funding 1.666.676 €
Private Funding 1.212.835 €
Main Clients
HOMAG
HOLZBEARBEITUNGS
SYSTEME,
SOLUCIONES
TECNOLOGICAS
PARA LA SALUD Y EL
BIENESTAR, DAS
AUDIO.
[ R+D+i LINES]. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES

University Institute for Computer Technology, ITI
• Artificial vision or computer vision
• Biometrics
• Embedded systems and distributed systems
• Human language processing technologies
• Multi-mode interfaces
• Software quality and testing
• Computational intelligence
• Operational research; problem optimisation
• Computer graphics and augmented reality
• Biomedical signal processing
• Industrial computing
• Communication networks
• Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS)
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More information: www.iti.es
In partnership with the business association ITI
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 40
Public Funding 288.090 €
Private Funding 316.319 €
Main Clients
ITI, DIAGRAM
SOFTWARE,
HOGSKOLEN I BERGEN,
ASOCIACION DE
INVESTIGACIO DE LA
INDUSTRIA TEXTIL

Institute for Research and Innovation in Bioengineering, I3B
• Human-oriented technologies: Virtual rehabilitation,
computer-assisted psychology, Environmental
intelligence, medical image processing, emotional
engineering and user-centred design, persuasion
and assistance technologies
• Bioelectronics: Biomedical instrumentation,
Bioelectric System Modelling, biomedical sensors
on new (textile) supports, medical signal processing
and diagnosis systems
• Immunotechnology: design and development of
biosensors, production of monoclonal antibodies
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More information: https://www.upv.es/entidades/I3B/
• Natural Interfaces: Augmented reality, gestual interfaces,
3D and multitactil interaction, calligraphy
• Advanced Signal Processing: computar aided medical
assistance, 2D/3D medical image processing
• Computer Aided Surgery: real time biomechanical
models, surgery simulation
• Neurophicotherapy: computer aided psycology,
augmented cognition, telepsycology, presence, gaming
• Neurorrehabilitation: motor and cognitive rehabilitation,
assistive technologies
• Computer Aided Education: tutorial intelligent systems
• Neuroeconomy: neuromarketing, emotional
neuropsycoengineering, neuroarchitecture, neurodesign
CIFRAS 2015
Researchers 23
Main Clients
INSCANNER,
INFORMATICA EL CORTE
INGLES, HEINEKEN
ESPAÑA, NEUROSTEPS,
SMART SOLUTIONS
TECHNOLOGIES, PAMESA
CERÁMICA, GILEAD
SCIENCES.

Research Center in Software Production Methods, ProS
• Model-driven development (MDD) and automatic
code generation
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Method Engineering
• Organizational Modeling and Requirements
Engineering
• Web Engineering
• Ambient Intelligence
• Genomic Information Systems
• Software Testing and Quality
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More information: www.pros.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 22
Main clients
PLANET MEDIA
STUDIOS, EVERIS
SPAIN, INSTITUTO
DE MEDICINA
GENOMICA
PRODEVELOP

Nanophotonics Technology Centre, NTC
• Optical Networks & Systems: The area researches and
develops new technologies to achieve optical communications
networks with better performance and lower costs and energy.
• Photonic Materials & Devices: The area is focused on the
desing and experimental characterization of nanophotonics
devices made by Nanofabrication line on silicon wafers.
• Micro/Nanofabrication & Facilities: This area offers
capabilities that are unique in Spain in terms of prototyping
and manufacturing silicon photonic devices, including Back-
End services.
• Photovoltaics: Photovoltaic research area are focused on
design, modelling, manufacturing and characterization of
silicon-based photovoltaic devices.
• Microwave Nanophotonics: The area is focused on the
design and development of new integrated nanophotonic
devices to improve the performance and take advantange of
the Nanophotonics.
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Main Facilities:
• Clean room 500 m2 class
10-100-10000
• Physical characterization
(SEM, AFM, Perfilometer)
• Optical characterization
(FTIR, ADF, Thickness
Measurement)
• Packaging Lab (Fully
equipped optical alignment
and packaging lab)
More information: www.ntc.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 29
Main Clientes
EDA (EUROPEAN
DEFENCE AGENCY)
DAS PHOTONICS
MICROELECTRONICS,
AERTEC INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING

Department of Information Systems and Computing (1)
Research groups
• Computing Technology and Artificial Intelligence Group. GTI-
IA: Artificial Intelligence. Agreement Technologies. Multi-agent
Systems, Planning and recommender Systems. Agent-based
simulation. Social Computing. Virtual markets. Agent-based
computational economics.
• Extensions of Logic Programming Group. ELP: Automated
Software Engineering, industrial formal methods, semantics of
programming languages and its use for the analysis, specification,
verification, debugging, testing, certification, transformation,
synthesis and optimization of multi-paradigm programs. Security of
communication protocols and mobile code.
• Natural Language and Pattern Recognition Group. ELiRF:
Applications of human language technologies: development of
tools for the analysis and understanding of speech and text in
natural language. Systems of speech-driven human-machine
interaction.
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More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DSIC/indexc.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 121
Publlic Funding 996.959 €
Main clients
LOGIFRUIT, DESTINIA,
TRANSLATION
CENTRE FOR THE
BODIES OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,
ANECOOP.

Research groups
• Software Engineering and Information Systems Group.
ISSI: Requirements Engineering, Agile software development
methods, Digital Content Management Systems, Applications for
Advanced Information Systems, Software quality assessment and
improvement, Model driven software development.
• Multiparadigm Software Technology. MiST: Techniques and
tools for assisting the construction of reliable software through all
phases of its life cycle: specification, verification, validation,
debugging and optimization, particularly for functional, logic and/or
concurrent programming languages.
• Research group on Formal Languages, Computability and
Cryptography. TLCC: Formal Languages and Automata, Natural
Computing and Bioinformatics, Grammatical Inference.
• Interdisciplinary Computation and Communication Group.
INCO2: The main aim of the Group is the solution of complex
numerical problems, in particular those that can be solved by using
parallel computers and high performance computing techniques,
as well as the modeling and optimization of parallel computing
systems.
.
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More Information: www.upv.es/entidades/DSIC/indexc.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 121
Publlic Funding 996.959 €
Main clients
LOGIFRUIT, DESTINIA,
TRANSLATION
CENTRE FOR THE
BODIES OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,
ANECOOP.
Department of Information Systems and Computing (2)

Department of Computer Engineering
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More Information: www.upv.es/entidades/DISCA
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 45
Main clients
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES,
INTERCAMBIO
ELECTRONICO DE DATOS
Y COMUNIC.,
MELLANOX
TECHNOLOGIES.
Research Groups
• Parallel Architectures Group: Design, configuration, and
evaluation of high-performance interconnection networks
and cache coherence protocols for PC clusters and
multicore microprocessors. Planning, assembly, and
configuration of PC clusters. Solutions for virtualization
and remote access to GPU accelerators. Hybrid memories
for the next generation of microprocessors.
• Computer Networks Group: Design and evaluation of
autonomous mobile wireless systems for: Intelligent
Transportation Systems, Community Mesh Networks,
Ubiquitous Computing for Smart Cities and Sensor
Networks.

Department of Electronic Engineering
Research Groups
• Grupo de Fenómenos Ondulatorios (GFO):
Propagation of classical waves (EM, elastic waves, sound)
in complex media. EM and acoustic metamaterials.
Photonic and sonic crystals.
• Grupo de Sistemas Electrónicos Industriales: Power
Electronics for specific applications: power supplies,
battery chargers and electric traction. Power quality:
active filters and high power factor rectifiers. Renewable
energy: photovoltaics and wind energy .
• Engineering on Biosignals and Radiological Imaging
Group (Biomedical Synergy): Advanced biomedical
signal and image processing, Surgical energy-based
techniques, Cardiac arrhythmia characterization.
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More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DIEO/index-es.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 33
Main clients
ADVANCED WAVE
SENSORS,
VOSSLOH ESPAÑA.

Communications Department
Research Groups
• Distributed Real Time Systems and Applications Group
(SATRD).
• Communication Applied to Computer Networks Group
(GATACA).
Research Lines
• Multimedia systems and applications
• Multicast and/or group communications
• Content distribution over IP networks.
• Wireless LAN deployment in hostile environments
• Security in corporate networks
• Industrial critical real time monitorization
• Signal processing in Biomedicine and Biomechanic
• Design of communication networks.
• E-commerce.
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More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DC/indexc.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 13
Main clients
COUNTER IMPROVISED
EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
CENTRE OF
EXCELLENCE INFOPORT
VALENCIA.

• Institute for Molecular Imaging Instrumentation, I3M
• Nanophotonics Technology Center. NTC
• Institute of Molecular Recognition and Technological Development, IDM
• Joined Institute of Chemical Technology. ITQ
Research Institutes
[R+D+i LINES]. NANOTECHNOLOGIES

Institute for Molecular Imaging Instrumentation, I3M
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• Cluster of PCs with Gflop
computation capacity.
Creation date: 12 November 2009
[ R+D+i LINES]. NANOTECNOLOGIES
UPV-CSIC-CIEMAT mixed research centre
• Development and improvement of equipment for
diagnosis and image-led surgical navigation..
• Development of specific software for PET quantification,
tractography in resonance.
• Biotechnological instrumentation based on new sensors.
Biosensors. Ultra-sensitive light sensors.
• Next-generation gamma radiation detectors for application
to medical imaging systems. Wide gap semiconductor
detectors.
• Electronics associated with radiation detectors. Modular
and integrated electronics. Specific-purpose ASICs.
Acquisition and control electronics associated with
imaging systems.
• New nuclear medical imaging techniques. Associated
hardware, algorithms, and software.
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 37
Main Clients
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
FOR MEDICAL IMAGING,
PROTON LASER
APPLICATIONS, 2BI
SMART IT.

Nanophotonics Technology Center, NTC
• Optical Networks & Systems: The area researches and
develops new technologies to achieve optical communications
networks with better performance and lower costs and energy.
• Photonic Materials & Devices: The area is focused on the
desing and experimental characterization of nanophotonics
devices made by Nanofabrication line on silicon wafers.
• Micro/Nanofabrication & Facilities: This area offers
capabilities that are unique in Spain in terms of prototyping
and manufacturing silicon photonic devices, including Back-
End services.
• Photovoltaics: Photovoltaic research area are focused on
design, modelling, manufacturing and characterization of
silicon-based photovoltaic devices.
• Microwave Nanophotonics: The area is focused on the
design and development of new integrated nanophotonic
devices to improve the performance and take advantange of
the Nanophotonics.
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Main Facilities:
• Clean room 500 m2 class 10-
100-10000
• Physical characterization
(SEM, AFM, Perfilometer)
• Optical characterization
(FTIR, ADF, Thickness
Measurement)
• Packaging Lab (Fully
equipped optical alignment and
packaging lab)
More information: www.ntc.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 29
Private
Funding
141.389 €
Main
Costumers
EDA (EUROPEAN
DEFENCE AGENCY)
DAS PHOTONICS
MICROELECTRONICS,
AERTEC INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING

• Equipment for molecular
characterisation, for
immunoassay techniques,
and for the manufacturing of
thick-bed electronic devices.
More Information: idm.webs.upv.es
Inter-University Institute with the University of Valencia
• Biological sensors: Development of biosensors and
immunosensors, immunochemical assays, development of DNA
and protein matrix methodologies on CD-type interactive supports
• Optical-type molecular sensors and probes: molecular sensors and
probes; new sensor materials (nano-supramolecular approach to
sensor development).
• Electrochemical sensors: Membrane electrodes, Electronic
tongues and noses, analytical instrumentation applies to
environmental control.
• Bioactivity studies: Anti-inflammatory activity, in vitro studies of
xenobiotic-biomacromolecule interactions.
• Controlled release and retention studies: Development of
nanometric devices, cell interaction studies, and pharmacokinetic
profiles.
• Renewable energies and energy efficiency
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 73
Main Clients
BORNAY
AEROGENERADORES
Institute of Molecular Recognition and Technological Development,
IDM

Joined Research Institute of Chemical Technology, ITQ
Chemical and photochemical processes in life science and
sustainable chemical production.
- Biomass transformation into chemicals through sustainable
processes.
- Computational and high-throughput techniques applied to
the development of chemical processes.
- Photochemical techniques and nanomaterials in life science.
- Selective solid catalysts for sustainable chemical processes.
Structured materials as catalysts for generation of clean fuel and
renewable energy.
- Nanoporous and structured mesoporous materials in
energy conversion.
- Petrochemicals and clean fuels from fossil hydrocarbons.
- Production of renewable energy through chemical and
photochemical processes.
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Relevant Infraestructures
Continuous Downflow Transported
Bed Reactor (Microdowner), high-
throughput (Spider), DCR- type FC
Pilot Plant, Solid and Liquids Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance, X Ray
Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS-
Auger). Femtosecond Transient
Absorption Spectroscopy
More information: itq.upv-csic.es/
Research centre UPV-CSIC
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 96
Private
Funding
2.905.347 €
Main clients
ARAMCO OVERSEAS,
LICELLA, INTERNATIONAL
FLAVORS & FRAGANCES,
EXXONMOBIL, HALDOR
TOPS0E, UPM-KYMMENE
CORPORATION,
ECOPETROL AMERICA INC.

• Joined Research Institute of Chemical Technology. ITQ
• University Institute of Control Systems and Industrial Computing. AI2
• Institute of Materials Technology. ITM
• University Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia. IBV
• Design Institute for Automated Manufacturing and Production. IDF
• Institute of Concrete Science and Technology, ICITECH
• Centre of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, CBIT
• Research Center for Production Management and Engineering, CIGIP
• Research Center for Vehicles Technology, CITV
• Center for Physical Technologies: Acoustics, Materials, and Astrophysics, CTF
• Graphic Technologies Research Center. CITG
• Department of Business Organisation
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Paper and Textil Technology
• Department of Engineering Projects
[R+D+I LINES]. MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES

Chemical and photochemical processes in life science and sustainable
chemical production.
- Biomass transformation into chemicals through sustainable processes.
- Computational and high-throughput techniques applied to the
development of chemical processes.
Structured materials as catalysts for generation of clean fuel and
renewable energy.
- Nanoporous and structured mesoporous materials in energy
conversion.
- Production of renewable energy through chemical and photochemical
processes.
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Mixed Research centre UPV-CSIC
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 96
Private
Funding
2.905.347 €
Main clients
ARAMCO OVERSEAS,
LICELLA, NTERNATIONAL
FLAVORS & FRAGANCES,
EXXONMOBIL, HALDOR
TOPS0E, UPM-KYMMENE
CORPORATION.
[R+D+i LINES]. MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES

University Institute of Control Systems and Industrial Computing, AI2
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Relevant infrastructure
• 3D Scanner
• Robots
• Computer Vision lab
• Laboratory for automation
in food sector
More Information: www.ai2.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 91
Main clients
DULCESA, INIA NEURAL,
UNIVERSIDAD
TECNOLOGICA DEL
CHOCO, CLAVE DENIA,
BIOPOLIS.
• Robotics: Intelligent components for mobile robots, dynamic
robot control, robot sensors and perception, humanoid robots,
robot base food handling and inspection
• Industrial informatics: Low consumption architectures ,
intelligent autonomous architectures, ambient living distributed
systems, web engineering, virtualization technologies for real
time systems.
• Computer vision: Industrial context aware imaging analysis,
automatic visual inspection, inspect vision systems in
bioprocesses.
• Computer Graphics & Multimedia : Real time graphics and
animation, industrial graphical systems and virtual reality,
graphical simulation, augmented reality, medical graphics
applications.
• Process Control: Intelligent control, predictive control, fault
diagnosis, hybrid control systems, complex systems control.

Institute of Materials Technology, ITM
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More information: www.upv.es/itm
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 55
Main Clients
AITEX, SILICALIA,
MARTINEZ LORIENTE,
AUTOMATIZACION,
REINGENIERIA E
INTEGRACION DE
SISTEMAS.
• Microstructural, physico-
mechanical, chemical, and
thermal characterisation labs
•Equipment for accelerated
polymer degradation
•Dynamic assay bench for
prototypes
• Materials for aerospatial, biomedical, energy,
environmmental, building, and engineering
applications.
• Nanomaterials
• Technologies to obtain metallic, ceramic, and
polymeric materials, as well as compounds
• Treatment and superficial modification of metallic,
ceramic, and polymeric materials
• Analysis of the failure, degradation, and protection
systems for metallic, ceramic, and polymeric
materials
• Functionalisation of metallic, ceramic, and
polymeric materials
• Material, chemical, and biological valuation of waste

University Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia, IBV
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More information : www.ibv.org
In partnership with the NGO IBV
• Automotive industry and means of transport.
• Sports.
• Habitat.
• Clothing.
• Children and child care.
• Elderly people and care of dependent people.
• Rehabilitation and personal autonomy.
• Occupational health
• Healthcare technology.
• Tourism and leisure.
• Experience Lab (“Living Lab”).
• Lab for the Study of Human
Functions and Activities
• Biological lab, experimental
operating theatre, and animal
facility.
• Ergonomic Evaluation Lab.
• Human Forms Lab.
• Climate Comfort Lab.
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 24
F. Pública 37.752 €
F. Privada 0 €
Main Clients
(UPV)
ASOCIACION INSTITUTO
DE BIOMECÁNICA DE
VALENCIA

Design Institute for Automated Manufacturing and Production, IDF
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• Automotive test, approval,
and certification lab.
•Sports driving simulator.
More information : www.institutoidf.com
In partnership with the business association Asociación IDF
• Product Design and Development.
• Manufacturing and Production Process Engineering:
Automation and integration of production systems, flexible
manufacturing systems, polymer shaping processes, and
compound materials.
• Industrial and Robotic Automation: Mobile robotics and
automated driving, transport automation in industrial areas
and warehouses.
• Adapted vehicles and transport: structural vehicle design,
design of technical aids to improve vehicle accessibility for
people with disabilities, adapted transport, design and
development of driving simulators.
• Optoelectronics and Semiconductors.
• Materials in extreme conditions.
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 46
Main Clients
AYUNTAMIENTO DE
GANDIA ALFATEC
SISTEMAS, FUNDACION
BBVA ASOCIACION DE
INVESTIGACION EN
DISEÑO Y FABRICACION.

Institute of Concrete Science and Technology, ICITECH
• Advanced Materials
• Sustainability
• Monitoring and Maintenance
• Experimental Analysis of Structures
• Numerical Analysis of Structures
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More information: www.icitech.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 45
Main Clients
PACADAR, SIKA
SERVICES, COMSA,
VIAS Y
CONSTRUCCIONES,
PEIKKO GROUP OY,
PRODUCTOS
CITROSOL.

Centre of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, CBIT
42
• Materials Synthesis and
Processing Labs; Physical-
Chemical Characterisation of
Materials; and Cell Culture
Lab.
More information: www.upv.es/cb/index-es.html
• Materials for regenerative medicine and tissue
engineering.
• Three-dimensional materials and supports for cell
culture and transplant. Experimental "in vitro" models
prior to pre-clinical models and in human patients.
• Functionalised surfaces: Design of materials using
proteins, peptides, and other bioactive
macromolecules with control of all the surface
properties of the material.
• Microparticles: biocompatible materials for cell culture
and controlled drug supply.
• Synthesis and manufacturing of special materials: co-
polymers, nanohybrids, macromers, hyper-ramified
polymers, membranes, gels, threads
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 38
Main Clients
FUNDAC. PARA INV.
HOSPITAL CLINICO
UNIVERSITARIO. U.V.

Research Centre for Production Management and Engineering, CIGIP
• Supply and Distribution Chain Management: supply
chain strategy, demand management, collaborative
forecast and planning, operation scheduling, value
chain analysis.
• Business Modelling and Engineering: business
process management, business architectures and
modelling, extended and virtual business,
management information and communication
systems.
• Operations Management: production/operation
system design, operation planning and control
systems, supply logistics, distribution logistics,
transport.
43
More information: www.cigip.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 16
Main Clients
ULTRACONGELADOS DE
LA RIBERA, MARTINEZ
LORIENTE, RAFAEL
HINOJOSA,
EXOS SOLUTIONS

Research Centre For Vehicles Technology, CITV
• Structural Analysis: Structural design. Composite
materials. Finite elements. Structural optimization. Tests.
• Fatigue & Durability: Fatigue design. Damage
tolerance design. Fatigue in contact problems. Fatigue
analysis via post-processing FE results. Fatigue testing.
• Vibrations: Experimental modal analysis. Modal analysis
via FEM. Predictive maintenance via vibration analysis.
Vibration control. Durability testing via harmonic
excitation.
• Noise: Noise measurements in vehicles and machines.
Acoustic behaviour of mufflers, FE modelling. Software
development for muffler optimization.
• Vehicle dynamics: Development of models for stability
and curve guiding. Wheel-track contact. Maintenance
techniques.
• Robotics: Simulation of robotized production lines.
Software development for dynamic control of robots.
44
More information: www.upv.es/citv/
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 32
Main clients PATENTES TALGO
f j
truck j
truck +1j
yj
zj
xj
car body j
Ej
Gj
Direction of motion

Centre for Physical Technologies: Acoustics, Materials, and
Astrophysics, CTF
• Acoustics:
– Acoustic conditioning and audition room design
– Acoustic absorption of construction solutions.
– Acoustic lenses and screens based on sound crystals, sound control
systems.
– Wave transmission and location in metamaterials.
– Insulation from air noise through partitions.
• Materials:
– Structural characterisation by means of X-ray diffraction of molecular
materials and their correlation with their magnetic and optical properties
on the basis of temperature, pressure, and light
– Expert systems applied to engineering.
– Development and characterisation of nanoporous synthetic materials.
• Astrophysics: Materials for astrophysics applications.
• Optics: Ophthalmic lenses with complex profiles.
• Associated CSIC Unit: Development of applications based on silicon
colloids
45
More information: www.ctfama.org
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 31
Main Clients IVA-LEYING, BECSA

Graphic Technologies Research Centre, CITG
46
More information : www.citg.es
Electronics and Communications Technology:
Adapted graphic interfaces, Interactive digital
contents,
usability, Colour processes and flows
Colour psychophysics.
Visual Disability. By means of Cognitive Systems
Ceramic Process. Improvements in the ceramic tile
quality process.
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 17
Main Clients
AGRUPACION
MEDITERRANEA DE
INGENIERÍA S.A.

Department of Business Organisation
47
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DOE/indexc.html
Research Groups
• Re-engineering, Organisation, Group Work, and
Business Logistics Research Group. ROGLE:
Ongoing improvement, management, and control of
production and stock, design and re-engineering of
production and logistics systems or group work and
Human Resources management.
• Group for Integration of Information Technologies in
Organisations. ITIO: Knowledge Management and
Organisational Learning, organisational re-engineering
and transformation, project management and risk
management.
• Research Group on Strategic Alliances, Networks,
and Territory. AERT: Inter-organisational relationships,
networks, and territorial agglomerations (industrial district,
cluster).
• Management & Innovation Network Group
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 71
Main Clients
FORD ESPAÑA,
ICEMI, EVERIS
SPAIN, SCHNEIDER
ELECTRIC ESPAÑA

Department of Chemistry
Research Groups
• Heterogeneous and Environmental Photochemistry
Group: removal of effluent organic matter, hydrogen and
oxygen generation through catalysis.
• Excited State Group: detection, dynamics,
transformations, and fields of application. Lipidic
photoperioxydation, radicalary and DNA-photosensitivised
damage, photosensitivisation through drugs, senobiotics,
photochemistry.
• Research Group in Forestry Science and Technology
48
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DQ/menu_702753c.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 17
Main Clients EUROPEAN DEFENCE
AGENCY

Department of Textile and Paper Engineering
49
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DITP/indexc.html
Research Groups
• Research Group of Advanced Oxidation Processes -
AOP: Descontamination and detoxification of industrial
wastewater by means of Advanced Oxidation Processes.
Valorization of urban wastes for environmental applications.
• Research Group Technincal Management in Textile
Industry-GIITEX: Developement of innovative products and
processes. Smart and functional textiles.
• Research Group of Electrocatalysis, electrochemical
synthesis and characterization of polymers-GESEP:
Electrochemical treatment of industrial waste water. Surface
coating of materials with conductive polymers and
graphene: conductive fabrics
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 24
Main clients
ASOC. INV. DE LA
INDUSTRIA TEXTIL
PRODUCTORA NACIONAL
DE AROMAS, FRAGANCIAS
Y COLORANTES

Department of Engineering Projects
50
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DPI/indexc.html
Research Groups
• Group of Project Theory and its Applications:
Industrial design methodology, Prediction models in
public contracting; Project management
• Research Group in Design Integraton and
Environmental Evaluation-ID&EA: Concurrent
engineering, life cycle analysis, ecoefficiency.
• Group of Development Studies, International
Cooperations, and Applied Ethics-GEDCE.
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 19
Main Clients AYTO DE VALENCIA

• Joined Research Institute of Chemical Technology. ITQ
• Termal Engines Center. CMT
• Institute of Energy Engineering, IIE
• Institute of Electronic Engineering. ITE
• Institute of Industrial, Radiophysical, and Environmental Safety,
ISIRYM
• University Institute of Water and Environment Engineering, IIAMA
• Research Institute for the Integrated Management of Coastal Areas,
IGIC
• Institute of Concrete Science and Technology, ICITECH
• Institute for Transport and Territory. ITT
• Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering Department
• Department of Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and
Photogammetry
• Department of Chemistry
[R+D+i LINES]. ENERGY, TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Chemical and photochemical processes in life science and
sustainable chemical production.
- Biomass transformation into chemicals through sustainable
processes.
- Computational and high-throughput techniques applied to
the development of chemical processes.
Structured materials as catalysts for generation of clean fuel
and renewable energy.
- Nanoporous and structured mesoporous materials in
energy conversion.
- Production of renewable energy through chemical and
photochemical processes.
52
Research centre UPV-CSIC
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 96
Private
Funding
2.905.347 €
Main clients
ARAMCO OVERSEAS
COMPANY LICELLA PTY
LTD INTERNATIONAL
FLAVORS & FRAGANCES
INC. EXXONMOBIL .

Termal Engines Center, CMT
Objectives:
• Increase of engines efficiency for transportation and
power plants
• Reduction of CO2 and pollutants emissions from
combustion systems
• Development of new engine concepts
• Reduction of aerodynamic and combustion noise
Strategies:
• Research in fuel injection and combustion processes
• Study of flow and thermal processes in engines
• Use of conventional and alternative fuels
• Design and application of maintenance techniques
• Development of new experimental techniques
53
• 14 Engine test cells
• 23 Specific test installations
• 8 Single-cylinder research
engines
• Anechoic chamber
• Exhaust gas analysers
• High-speed visualisation
systems
• Transient test dynamometer
More information: www.cmt.upv.es
Hosting the Singular Scientific Infrastructure CiMeT (Centre for the Improvement of the Efficiency
and Environmental Impact of Transport Systems)
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 60
Public Funding 681.261€
Main clients
RENAULT, JAGUAR LAND
ROVER, PEUGEOT
CITROEN AUTOMOBILES,
VALEO SYSTEMES
THERMIQUES RENAULT
TRUCKS TOYOTA.

Institute of Energy Engineering, IIE
• Electricity: Generation, transport, distribution,
management, and efficient energy consumption
systems.
• Nuclear: Thermohydraulics and safety studies for
various types of nuclear plant.
• Thermal: Heat transmission and flow and thermal
system modelling (refrigeration and air conditioning,
alternative internal combustion engines), infra-red
thermography.
• Renewable: Biomass, wind energy, solar energy,
hydrogen generation, sustainability.
54
More information: www.iie.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 36
Main Clients
INTER-AMERICAN
DEVELOPMENT BANK
ELECTRODOMESTICOS
ESPAÑA, EMERSON
CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES
CONSEJO DE SEGURIDAD
NUCLEAR.

Institute of Electronic Engineering, ITE
• Energy storage and New Materials.
• Capital Goods for Low and Medium
Voltage Electrical Infraestructures.
• High Energy – Smart EPIs.
• SmartGrids.
• Mobility and Electrical Transport.
• Interoperability.
• Intelligent energy and social perception
55
Main Infrastructures.
Synthesis and Characterization of supercapacitors,
polymeric membranes and carbonaceous materials.
Development and characterization of components for
hydrogen fuel cells and direct methanol. Testing of
battery.
Electrical Safety Laboratory and Electromagnetic
Compatibility.
Renewable and Photovoltaic Pilot Plants
Electrostatic and Partial discharge Laboratory.
Eficiency Energy Laboratory.
Interoperability and SmartGrids Laboratory. Active
demand management laboratory.
Microgrid Laboratory.
Characterization of biomass.
Calibration and Legal Metrology Laboratory
High Voltage Laboratory, High Energy Laboratory.
More information: www.ite.es
Alliance with business association ITE
NUMBERS 2015
Researchers 12
Public Founding 31.702 €
Private Founding 113.833 €
Main clients
INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA DE
LA ENERGÍA

• Industrial Safety: electrochemistry and corrosion,
systems control and instrumentation, hydrogen
generation, fuel batteries, etc.
• Radiophysics Safety: X-ray equipment quality,
radiology imaging, nuclear plant safety, etc.
• Environmental Safety: industrial effluent treatment,
water desalination and conditioning technologies,
renewable energies, etc.
56
More information: www.upv.es/isirym/index.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 58
Main Clients
KERNKRAFTWERK
LEIBSTADT, DEPURACION
DE AGUAS DEL
MEDITERRANEO,
IBERDROLA INGENIERIA Y
CONSTRUCCION.
Institute of Industrial, Radiophysical, and Environmental Safety, ISIRYM

• Hydraulics and Hydrology: Avenues and extreme events, hydraulic
planning, river hydrological cycle modelling.
• River Engineering: Hydraulic structure design, mathematical and physical
modelling.
• Hydrogeology: characterisation of aquifer systems in civil engineering,
mining, and the environment.
• Mathematical Modelling of Underground Flow and Mass Transport
Processese: aquifers, pollutant transport
• Water resource management: planning, simulation, and management of
drought situations
• Hydraulic Networks and Pressure Systems: implementation and operation
of mathematical models for pressure water distribution networks (both
water supply and irrigation systems), with Geographic Information System
support.
• Water Chemistry and Microbiology: pesticide toxicity study, physico-
chemical parameter study in industrial and agricultural waste water.
• Water Quality: Water treatment and management, study of biological
waste water treatments and modelling of water quality in the environment.
• Environmental Impact Assessment.
57
More information: www.iiama.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 75
Main Clients
TECNOLOGIAS Y
SERVICIOS AGRARIOS,
CONFEDERACION
HIDROGRAFICA DEL
DUERO FCC AQUALIA,
URBASER.
University Institute of Water and Environment Engineering, IIAMA

• Studies and conservation of the environment and
biological resources in coastal areas: Environmental
and ecotoxicoloy pollution, agricultural and industrial
pollutants, acoustic and light pollution in coastal areas.
• Technological tools applies to the marine and coastal
environment: sensor networks, communications and
teledetection, hydroacoustics and ultrasound
techniques.
• Coastal area knowledge, planning, and management:
Land development and natural resource management,
sector policies and their implications in coastal areas,
rural development and natural space management
58
More information : www.upv.es/entidades/IGIC/indexc.htm
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 62
Main Clients
IHE DELFT
FOUNDATION
EMPRESA GENERAL DE
SERVICIOS PUBLICOS
URBANOS, ZUNIBAL.
Research Institute for the Integrated Management of Coastal Areas, IGIC

• Advanced Materials
• Sustainability
• Monitoring and Maintenance
• Experimental Analysis of Structures
• Numerical Analysis of Structures
59
More information: www.icitech.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 45
Main Clients
PACADAR,
SIKA SERVICES,
COMSA, VIAS Y
CONSTRUCCIONES,
PEIKKO GROUP OY.
Institute of Concrete Science and Technology (ICITECH)

• The territorial system, transport networks, and
activity location. Use of automated information and
control systems. Metropolitan and urban areas:
urban development, traffic, and transport.
• Planning and joint transport and land development
policies. Mobility and sustainability. Transport-
derived risks and action plans against them
• Land, sea, and air transport infrastructures: nodal
and linear infrastructures. Transport infrastructure
management and operation.
• High speed: impact on social, economic, transport,
environmental, and land development aspects.
60
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 30
Main Clients
TRABAJOS Y OBRAS,
AUTORIDAD
PORTUARIA DE
VALENCIA, RENFE,
AZVI, FERROCARRILS
GV
Institute for Transport and Territory, ITT

FIGURES 2015
Researchers 15
Public Funding 0 €
Main Clients
AECOM INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT EUROPE,
INTERNATIONAL WATER
ASSOCIATION,
INTER-AMERICAN
DEVELOPMENT BANK
DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT
FUR TECHNISCHE GMBH.
Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering Department
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DIHMA/menu_700850c.html
Research groups:
Most DIHMA professors are integrated for R+D+i purposes in the
Research Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering
(IIAMA), while some others are in the Research Institute for
Integrated Management of Coastal Areas (IGIC) as well as in the
Multidisciplinary Mathematics Institute (IMM). Figures and data
shown in the table refer to the remaining DIHMA professors which,
for R+D+i purposes, are grouped in:
• Research group in Water Engineering and Technology (ITA):
research activity focused in engineering and urban water
management topics (Hydraulic Elements, Fluid transients, Water
Distribution Networks, Water Demand Management, …)
• Research group in Forest Science and Technology (RE-
FOREST): research activity focused in forest and environmental
topics (physical-chemical-biological processes in soil, atmosphere,
water and plants, forestry management and planning,…)
• Non-grouped personnel: research activity focused in topics
related to the urban water cycle (CFDs, Fluid Transients, Water
Distribution Networks,.. ) and aquatic systems ecology (habitats,
biotic relations, effects of pollutants, environmental quality control...)

• Cartography, Geodesy and GPS group.
• Remote Sensing and Environmental Cartography
Group (GCAT).
• Cultural Heritage Recovery group
D. Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 35
Main clients
OBRASCON HUARTE
LAIN, AYTO. DE
VALENCIA, AYTO DE
VILLALONGA
EMPRESA
TRANSFORMACION
AGRARIA
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DICGF/menu_701026c.html

Department of Chemistry
Research Groups
• Heterogeneous and Environmental Photochemistry
Group: removal of effluent organic matter, hydrogen and
oxygen generation through catalysis.
• Excited State Group: detection, dynamics,
transformations, and fields of application. Lipidic
photoperioxydation, radicalary and DNA-photosensitivised
damage, photosensitivisation through drugs, senobiotics,
photochemistry.
• Research Group in Forestry Science and Technology
63
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DQ/menu_702753c.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 17
Main Clients
EUROPEAN DEFENCE
AGENCY

• University Institute of Food Engineering for Development, IIAD
• Mixed U. Institute of Molecular and Cellular Plant Biology, IBMCP
• Mediterranean Agroforestal Institute. IAM
• Institute for Preservation and Improvement of Valencian Agrodiversity
(COMAV).
• Institute of Animal Science and Technology, ICTA.
• Valencian Center for Irrigation Studies. CVER
• Advanced Center for Food Microbiology. CAMA
• Department of Food Technology
• Department of Agricultural Engineering
[R+D+I] LINES. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRO-FOOD

University Institute of Food Engineering for Development, IU-IAD.
• Products and processes design.
• Quality control of products and processes through
non-invasive methods.
• Sustainable and Environmental Engineering.
• Postharvest Technology.
• Development and use of edible films in food
products.
• Functional Foods: Development and Optimizing the
use.
• Encapsulation of bioactive compounds for the food
industry.
• Quality assessment and products development
from honey and bee products.
• Development and improvement of winemaking
processes.
• .
65
Relevant Infrastructure.
1 Pilot Plant.
14 Specific Laboratories.
4 General Laboratories.
1 Sensorial Analysis Room.
Offices Area, conference and
meeting rooms ...
More information: www.iad.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 54
Main clients
PRODUCTOS
AGROVIN, APISOL,
MELAZAHAR
COOPERATIVA
VALENCIANA MIFSUD
[R+D+I]. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRO-FOOD

Mixed U. Institute of Molecular and Cellular Plant Biology, IBMCP
• Biotechnology and plant improvement of grown
crops
• Development and hormonal action in plants
• Response mechanisms against stress in plants
• Plant molecular and evolutionary virology
66
: www.ibmcp.upv.es
UPV-CSIC mixed research centre
•Microscopy, DNA
sequencing service,
genomics, proteomics, and
metabolomics laboratories.
• Conservatories (3000m2),
Fully automated
conservatories (1500m2)
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 86
Main clients
FUNDO DE DEFESA DA
CITRICULTURA
INVESEED
TECHNOLOGIES,
BIOPOLIS.

Mediterranean Agroforestal Institute, IAM
• Improvement of fruit tree production and fruit
quality.
• Crop protection: vegetables, fruit trees, forest
ecosystems and ornamental plants.
• Plant Pathology (Mycology and Virology).
Applied Entomology.
• Botany, Ecology and natural resources.
• Organic wastes for soils growing media
production and soil fertilization.
67
More information: www.upv.es/iam/
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 30
Main clients
MINISTERIO DE MEDIO
AMBIENTE Y MEDIO RURAL
Y MARINO, BAYER
CROPSCIENCE, ECOLOGIA
Y PROTECCION AGRICOLA,
GRANADA LA PALMA.
Outstanding infrastructure
• Laboratories: Plant
Physiology, Phytochemistry,
Ecology, Plant Pathology and
Applied Entomology.
•Biosafety laboratory
(Phytopathogeny and
Virology).
•Greenhouses.

Institute for Preservation and Improvement of Valencian Agrodiversity (COMAV)
• Conservation and utilization of landraces of
vegetable crops.
• Breeding of vegetable cultivars resistant to
diseases and abiotic stresses.
• Breeding for quality in vegetable crops.
• Breeding of vegetable landraces.
• In vitro culture and genetic transformation.
• Generation of doubled haploids.
• Molecular characterization of viruses.
• Bioinformatics and genomics.
68
Infraestructuras relevantes
• Germplasm bank: 13000
accessions of crops and
wild relatives
• European Central
Cucurbits Database
More information: www.comav.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 24
Main clients
THE GLOBAL CROP
DIVERSITY TRUST
MERIDIEM SEEDS,
SWEET SEEDS, RIJK
ZWAAN BREEDING

Institute of Animal Science and Technology, ICTA
• Aquaculture and biodiversity: Growth models and
study of sea farm design and management options
• Animal feeding: Nutritional assessment of raw
materials and subproducts.
• Animal improvement: Generic improvement of meat
rabbit and development of lines of interest in
production.
• Animal production systems and technologies: Food
quality and safety, mechanical milking technology
and animal production systems, cattle and the
environment.
69
- Meat rabbit selection centre
- Pilot feed manufacturing
plant
- Experimental small
ruminant farm
- Pilot cheese manufacturing
plant
- Aquaculture tanks
- Laboratories
More information: www.icta.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 39
Main Clients
ASOC. LABORAT.
INTERPROFESIONAL
LACTEO DE LA C.V.,
FERTINAGRO
NUTRIENTES,
GLOBAL FEED,
MUNTANYETA COOP. V.

Valencian Centre for Irrigation Studies, CVER
70
• 1000 m2. of conservatories
• Soil physics, soil and water
salinity, heavy-metal pollution
of water laboratory.
•Testing bench for irrigation
facilities.
More information: www.upv.es/cver/
• Hydraulic Engineering.
• Irrigation technologies: Irrigation systems and
networks engineering.
• Soils and water
• Crops - water, soil, plant interactions.
• Economy and management of hydraulic resources.
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 22
Public Funding 0 €
Main Clients

Advanced Centre for Food Microbiology, CAMA
• Methods for the control and detection of mycotoxins
in food.
• Development of functional food by application of
lactic bacteria to industrial processes.
• Detection of pathogen bacteria in water by means
of molecular methods.
71
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 12
Main Clients DAFSA

Department of Food Technology
72
More information: http://www.upv.es/contenidos/INVESDTA/indexc.html
− Agro-food process optimisation
− Development of new agro-food products and processes.
− Development of new non-destructive techniques for food
process and analysis control
− Development of safe, healthy food
− Storage and biopreservation studies
− Science and cooking
− ICTs for improvement of nutritional status
− Lifecycle analysis and ecoefficiency of agro-food products and
processes
Research Groups:
• Group for the Analysis and Simulation of Agro-food
Processes-ASPA.
• Food Microstructure and Chemistry Group-MiQuAli.
• Food Research and Innovation Group (CUINA)
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 39
Private
Funding
136.002 €
Main clients
SOLIMAR FOOD
INGREDIENTS, JUMEL
ALIMENTARIA
PESCAFINA BACALAO,
JOSEFA ESTELLES
MAYOR

Department of Agricultural Engineering
Research groups
• Group Mechanization and Agricultural Technology:
– Machinery for crop management and protection
– Harvesting and post-harvesting equipment
– Agricultural Robotics & Precision Farming
– Energetic use of biomass
• Rural Engineering
– Environmental Fluid Dynamics
– Solar Energy Systems. Energy Efficiency
– Irrigation Technology
– Agroindustrial Constructions, Environmental Studies.
– Project and Rural Planning
Participation in other UPV research structures:
• Group in Forest Science and Technolgy
• Centre of Valencian Irrigation Studies CVER
• Group ACUMA: Landscape Planning and Visual Impact Assesment
73
More information: http://www.upv.es/entidades/DIRA/indexc.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 26
Main clients
COMUNIDAD GENERAL
DE USUARIOS DEL ALTO
VINALOPO

• Institute for Management of Innovation and Knowledge, INGENIO
• Center for Quality and Change Management. CQ
• Centre for Research in Business Management. CEGEA
• Economic Engineering Research Center, INECO
• Department of Applied Linguistics
[R+D+I LINES]. SOCIAL SCIENCE

Institute for Management of Innovation and Knowledge, INGENIO
• Analysis of knowledge generation and use, including the
interdisciplinary nature of scientific knowledge production,
the effect of knowledge flows on innovative performance,
and the roles of public research organizations and
universities in the generation and application of
knowledge.
• The organization of innovation and research processes,
including the definition and implementation of corporate
and public innovation strategies, innovation management,
and the geographic and sectorial patterns of innovative
activities.
• The analysis and evaluation of science and innovation
policies and activities.
75
More information: www.ingenio.upv.es
Centro de investigación mixto UPV-CSIC
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 33
Main clients
AYTO DE VALENCIA,
CONSORCIO CENTRO INV.
BIOMEDICA EN RED DE
SALUD MENTAL, BELGIUM
SPRL Q-PLAN
INTERNATIONAL
ADVISORS

Centre for Quality and Change Management, CQ
• Excellence and quality models.
• Tools for data analysis and process improvement.
• Management of higher education.
• Tools for change management.
• Project management and optimisation.
76
More information : www.upv.es/entidades/CQ/index.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 23
Main Clients
AUTORIDAD
PORTUARIA DE
VALENCIA,
REFRACTARIOS
ESPECIALES

Centre for Research in Business Management, CEGEA
• Agricultural Economics and Cooperatives: Competitive factors for agri-food
cooperatives. Integration and new generation business models developed by agri-
food cooperatives. Cooperative mergers. Decisions in marketing Market research.
Financial structure in agricultural cooperatives. National and International
agricultural tax policy. Cooperative Law. Business failure prediction models
• Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Public Sector: Accountancy management. Tax
management. Auditing and assurance services. Governmental accounting. Non-
financial and sustainability reporting. Ethics and professional responsibility in
accounting.
• Laws and Business: Company law. Insurances. Industrial and intellectual
property.
• Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Responsability: Social
Responsability of social economy financial and non-financial market institutions.
Entrepreneurship and University. Contributions of the university entrepreneurship
ecosystem. Social network analysis. Corporate social responsibility in the food
chain. Rural entrepreneurship and regional development
77
More information: www.cegea.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 20
Main clients
GESEM,
CONFERENCIA DE
RECTORES DE
UNIV.ESPAÑA,
AYTO DE VALENCIA

Economic Engineering Research Center/ INECO
• Valuation and Assessment: Research in the field
of asset valuation and appraisal, as rural properties,
urban real estate, works of art, architectural,
equipment, financial assets, businesses and
intangible assets. Research on the influence of the
energy rating in the value of buildings.
• Economics and Health Management: Research in
health economics and social welfare, occupational
safety and social security systems.
78
More information: www.civat.upv.es y www.ciegs.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researches 19
Private
Funding
59.520 €
Main clients
GVA, UCB PHARMA,
TAXO VALORACION.

Department of Applied Linguistics
79
More information: www.upv.es/entidades/DLA/info/526460normalc.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 59
Main Clients
Research groups:
• CAMILLE Research Group (Computer-Assisted
Multimedia Interactive Language Learning
Environment): Development and evaluation of
multimedia courseware; development and evaluation
of virtual language learning environments.
• DIAAL: Intercultural Dimension and Active Language
Learning: Simulation and gaming, quality in
assessment and discourse analysis
• GALE (Specialized Languages Analysis research
group): Discourse analysis, terminology and
translation, teaching specialized languages.

• University Institute of Multidisciplinary Mathematics, IMPA
• Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics, IMM
[R+D+I LINES]. MATHEMATICS

Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics, IUMPA
81
More information: www.impa.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 49
Public funding 305.253 €
Private funding 8.524 €
Main clients
ENERGESIS
INGENIERIA
• Algebra
• Mathematical Analysis
• Synthetic Biology
• Mathematical Physics
• Photonics
• Geometry
• Operations Research
• Numerical Methods
• Fuzzy Mathematics
• Mathematical Modelling
• Dynamical Systems
• Topology

University Institute of Multidisciplinary Mathematics, IMM
82
More information: www.imm.upv.es
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 64
Main clients
FUNDACION INSTITUTO
TECNOLOGICO DE GALICIA,
TORRESCAMARA Y CIA. DE
OBRAS, AGLOMERADOS LOS
SERRANOS, AGRUPACION
MEDITERRANEA DE
INGENIERIA.
• Mathematical models of social behaviour and
medicine: Dynamic transmission of infectious
diseases and social disorders, evolution of tumours,
modelling brain functions, etc.
• Mathematical models in the social environments:
Quantitative finances, social networks analysis in
the Internet, voting behaviour, etc.
• Mathematical models in Physics: Tree nutrient
dynamics, simulators for incidences in nuclear
centrals, water distribution systems management,
etc.

• University Institute for Heritage Restoration, IRP
• Research Center for Art and the Environment. CIAE
• Department of Sculpture
• Department of Painting
• Department of Drawing
[R+D+I LINES]. ART AND ARCHITECTURE

• Intervention in the Artistic and Documentary
Heritage: study of preventive preservation and
intervention methodologies and techniques
– Areas: mural painting; easel painting and altarpieces;
sculpture and ornamental materials; gilted pieces,
polychromy, and furniture; archaeological and ethnographic
materials - pavings, tiles, ceramic pieces, glass - ; graphic
and documentary work - drawings, vellum, engravings, books,
photographs, manuscripts- ; textile work; and non-
conventional art materials.
• Intervention in the Architectural Heritage: study of
materials, techniques, deterioration processes and
causes, application of traditional and cutting-edge
techniques.
84
•Physico-Chemical and
Environmental Laboratory, ultra-
violet and infra-red photography
laboratory, radiography, infra-red
reflectography, Optics and
Colorimetry laboratory
•Photogrammetic Laboratory for non-
destructive examination techniques
More information: www.upv.es/irp
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 118
Main Clients
PARROQUIA S.PEDRO
MARTIR Y S.NICOLAS
OBISPO DE VALENCIA
ARZOBISPADO DE
VALENCIA REAL
BASILICA DE NTRA.
SRA. DE
DESAMPARADOS.
University Institute for Heritage Restoration, IRP

Research Centre for Art and the Environment, CIAE
The purpose of CIAE is to develop and manage, within the
UPV framework, a comprehensive research,
development, and innovation programme concerning the
interaction
between the various art disciplines and their
relationship with the environment, boosting promotion and
dissemination of knowledge, in response to the
demands of a society in a continuous
modernisation process, which requires solutions in this
domain.
These are its main research lines:
• Mural painting.
• Materials, painting processes, and environments.
• Graphic work. Creation and communication.
• Curatorship and management of cultural events.
• Art and environment. Sustainability environments.
• Creative design and graphic illustration.
85
More information: www.upv.es/ciae/
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 36
Main Clients
ABBVIE SPAIN,
TURNER
PUBLICACIONES,
LA IMPRENTA,
COMUNICACION
GRAFICA

Department of Sculpture
86
More information: http://www.upv.es/entidades/DE/index-es.html
Research Groups
• Intermedia Creation Lab [LCI]: Production of Intermedia Art.
Production of Sound Art Production of Gender Art Studies. Production of Public Art
Production of Dramatic Arts. http://www.upv.es/intermedia/#
• New Sculpture Procedures: Sculpture languages: Processes and
techniques. 3D modelling and prototyping. Exhibition projects: Productions,
diffusion, and impact. Installation: Plastic interventions in exhibition spaces.
Sculpture as a landscape-changing element: Art, urban development, and the
environment.
• Urban Space and Gender Technologies: The creation of the
public space and its reflection in contemporary thought and visual culture from a
gender point of view. The impact of feminisms and sexual dissidence on the urban
space. Studies on urban culture, art, and architecture and their ideological, cultural,
and visual problems http://espaciourbanoytecnologiasgenero.blogs.upv.es/
• Light Lab. Augmented Reality. Audiovisual Languages. Project presentation
systems. Real-time video. Physical interfaces. Dynamic network experiences.
http://www.laboluz.org
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 57
Main Clients

Department of Painting
87
More information: www.upv.es/pintura/
www.upv.es/entidades/DP/index-es.html
2012 FIGURES
Researchers 32
% VAIP 0,31
The Department of Painting carries out its research work
through the individual activities of its teachers, working with
interdisciplinary research groups and centres, particularly in
art, critical, and aesthetic production areas:
• Analysis of and experimentation with materials, pictorial processes,
and creative methodologies in contemporary painting.
• Curatorship and management of cultural events.
• Art projects linked to environmental education and environmental
values.
• Management, development, and production of graphic art and
illustration projects.
• Study and research of aesthetic and expressive principles linked to
image-light (Augmented Reality, Audiovisual Languages, Dynamic
experiences in the web...) www.laboluz.org/base_e.htm

Department of Drawing
Research Groups
• Group on Plastic Expression of Movement, Animation,
and Luminokineticism
• Group on Design Research and Management
• Animation Group: Art and Industry: Art and
experimental animation. New animation languages
included in contemporary audivisuals, sound in animation,
documentation and cataloguing.
88
More information: http://www.upv.es/entidades/DD/menu_701694c.html
2015 FIGURES
Researchers 46
Main Clients
INNOAREA DESIGN
CONSULTING

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