Dean | Polytechnic University of Madrid | Spain
Francisco Santos Olalla is the Director of the School of Engineering and Industrial Design at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical, Chemical, and Industrial Design Engineering, specializing in Continuum Mechanics and Structural Theory. With a background in industrial engineering and extensive experience leading structural control, project assessment, and structural pathology units in major technical institutions, he has built a distinguished career that bridges engineering practice with academic leadership. His scholarly work spans industrial design, structural engineering, quality assurance, and innovative educational methodologies, supported by peer-reviewed publications, collaborative research initiatives, and active involvement in scientific and educational communities. He has held several key management roles that have strengthened institutional planning, academic quality systems, and strategic development. As an evaluator for national quality accreditation programs, a member of the EELISA “Industrial Design 4 Human” community, and a contributor to research and educational innovation groups, he demonstrates sustained commitment to advancing engineering education and professional excellence. His research impact includes 5 citations, 4 publications, and an h-index of 1.
Featured Publications
1. Cuadra A.G., González A.B., Olalla F.S., Electronic Systems in Competitive Motorcycles: A Systematic Review Following PRISMA Guidelines. Electronics, 2025, 14(19).
2. Alvarez Cabal R., Díaz Lozano J., Moreno Blanes C., Santos Mesa J., … Conclusiones de los ensayos realizados en el Viaducto sobre el Río Tajo en la Línea de Alta Velocidad Madrid–Sevilla. Consideraciones para el proyecto de obras de paso en FF. Hormigón y Acero, 1999, 5.
3. Llauradó P.V., Porres R.C., Blázquez A.S., Olalla F.S., Álvarez F.G., Flexural tests for efficiency evaluation of spike anchors on CFRP-strengthened concrete. Materials, 2022, 16(1), 164.
4. Porres R.C., Llauradó P.V., Olalla F.S., Rubio M.B., Recomendaciones para una correcta información sanitaria que evite confusión e inexactitudes en el conocimiento de la mortalidad provocada por la infección de COVID-19 en España. Rev. Esp. Comun. Salud, 2021, 12(2), 165–181.
5. Santos Olalla F., Metodología de formulación de indicadores para la mejora en la implantación de los programas de calidad: Aplicación al caso de las universidades públicas españolas. ETSI_Diseño, 2016, 2.
The nominee’s work advances structural engineering, industrial design, and educational innovation by integrating rigorous research with practical applications that improve safety, reliability, and quality across engineering systems. His contributions strengthen academic excellence, support data-driven decision-making. He envisions a future where engineering solutions are increasingly sustainable, technology-driven, and aligned with global innovation needs.