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Qualifications:
- Degree (long-cycle) in Chemistry (University of the Basque Country -EHU/UPV, 1991)
PhD in Chemical Engineering (EHU/UPV, 1996)
Additional studies:
- Basics of partial discharge measurement of transformers, motors, generators and cables using the MPD (Omicron, Klaus-Austria) (2008)
- Intensive Course on Interrupter Technology, Design & Application (Eaton, Madrid) (2004)
- Introductory Course to Elastomeric Matierals (Lea Artibai, Markina) (2003)
Professional experience:
- 1996-1998: DuPont intern at the Chemical Engineering Department at Oviedo University. Participation in 2 European projects (JOULE and BRITE programmes) related to developing membrane reactors
- 1998-2003: Ormazabal R&D Department (Materials Division). Participation in the implementation of the process to manufacture medium voltage isolators by epoxy injection.
- 2004-present: Technology Transfer and Research Project Engineer at Ormazabal Corporate Technology
Recent publications:
- Development of optimized vacuum interrupters through virtual experimentation (ISDEIV 2014, Mumbai-India)
- Soil ecotoxicity of natural ester transformer liquids (ICDL 2014, Slovenia)
- Life cycle assessment for primary electricity distribution cells (Revista Dyna, Sept-Oct 2013, Vol 88 No. 5)
- Oxidation stability of non inhibited vegetable transformer liquids (CIRED 2011, Frankfurt-Germany)