Roberto de Villoria

Roberto Guzman de Villoria is a Distinguished Researcher at the Universidad de Salamanca, specializing in mechanical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology.12 His career has been marked by significant contributions to the field of advanced materials, particularly in the development of nano-engineered composites.

Academic Background

Roberto holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidad de Zaragoza and a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from the Universidad de Salamanca.1 His educational background also includes a Master's degree in Physics from the Universidad de Salamanca.1

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Roberto has held several prestigious positions:

• Distinguished Researcher at Universidad de Salamanca (January 2020 - Present)1
• Researcher at FIDAMC (January 2017 - January 2020)1
• Adjunct Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (January 2016 - January 2020)1
• Head of the Nano-Architectures and Materials Design Group at IMDEA Materials Institute (January 2012 - January 2017)1
• Postdoctoral Associate at MIT (July 2007 - January 2012)1

Research Focus

Roberto's research primarily focuses on:

1. Development of nano-engineered composites
2. Carbon nanotube and graphene-based 3D nano-architectures for composite materials and flexible devices
3. Chemical Vapor Deposition reactor design for low-cost and fast synthesis of aligned carbon nanotubes and graphene-based films
4. Non-conventional bioinspired composite materials
5. Multifunctional properties of carbon nanotube/nanofiber composites12

Notable Achievements

Roberto has made significant contributions to his field, as evidenced by his publication record and citation metrics:

• He has authored numerous highly-cited papers in prestigious journals23
• His work has received over 4,368 citations, with 1,751 of those coming since 20193
• He has an h-index of 30 and an i10-index of 523

Roberto Guzman de Villoria's research has had a substantial impact on the development of advanced materials, particularly in the aerospace industry, where he has collaborated with major companies like Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin.1 His work continues to push the boundaries of materials science and nanotechnology at the Universidad de Salamanca.