Gemma Fargas Ribas is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. With a diverse educational background including a doctoral degree from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Barcelona, she has made significant contributions to various research areas such as metallic materials, cemented carbides, and 3D printing of ceramic materials. Throughout her professional journey, she has held teaching positions, management roles, and leadership positions in research projects. Her dedication to promoting gender equality in STEM fields and her commitment to social responsibility are evident in her various roles, including her current position as Director of UPC’s Centre for Development Cooperation.
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Gemma Fargas is an accomplished researcher affiliated with the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. With 924 citations from 790 documents, she has authored 74 documents, resulting in an h-index of 17.
Education:
Gemma Fargas Ribas holds a doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UPC, a master’s degree in Experimental Chemistry, and a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, both from the University of Barcelona. Her academic journey has provided her with a solid foundation for her research endeavors and has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her field.
Research Focus:
Fargas Ribas’s research interests encompass a wide range of topics within Materials Science and Engineering. Her primary focus areas include the study of metallic materials such as austenitic stainless steels, titanium alloys, and maraging steels. Additionally, she has conducted research on cemented carbides and has been actively involved in exploring the possibilities of 3D printing for ceramic materials, particularly zirconia and alumina-based ceramics.
Professional Journey:
Throughout her career, Fargas Ribas has held various academic and management positions. Starting as a lecturer professor in the CMEM department at UPC, she advanced to become an associate professor and later took on roles such as Vice-rector for Social Responsibility and Equality at UPC. Her management experience includes serving as an assistant director in research, enterprise, and mobility departments at different institutions within the UPC.
Honors & Awards:
Fargas Ribas has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to research and academic activities. She has received honors and awards for her research work and teaching endeavors, including recognition for periods of research work and academic/teaching activity with mentions of special quality.
Publications & Contributions:
Fargas Ribas has authored or co-authored numerous articles published in JCR indexed journals. Her research contributions cover a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from materials characterization to corrosion-induced changes and 3D printing applications. Her publications demonstrate her expertise and significant contributions to advancing the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
- Additive manufacturing of sensor prototype based on 3D-extrusion-printed zirconia ceramics
- Journal: Ceramics International
- Publication Date: March 2024
- DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.03.132
- Contributors: Junhui Zhang, Marc Serra, Sergio Elizalde, Mona Yarahmadi, Laura Cabezas, Jose Maria Cabrera, Gemma Fargas, Luis Llanes
- Corrosion Evaluation of Austenitic and Duplex Stainless Steels in Molten Carbonate Salts at 600 °C for Thermal Energy Storage
- Journal: Metals
- Publication Date: December 19, 2022
- DOI: 10.3390/met12122190
- Contributors: Miguel Morales, Laura Cabezas, Manuel Castro-Alloca, Gemma Fargas, Luis Llanes, Antonio Mateo
- Duplex Stainless Steels for Thermal Energy Storage: Characterization of Oxide Scales Formed in Carbonate Salts at 500 °C
- Journal: Metals
- Publication Date: December 15, 2022
- DOI: 10.3390/met12122156
- Contributors: Miguel Morales, Sandra Gordon, Ă“scar Fernández-Arana, Fernando GarcĂa-Marro, Antonio Mateo, Luis Llanes, Gemma Fargas
- Influence of Corrosion-Induced Damage on Mechanical Integrity and Load-Bearing Capability of Cemented Carbides
- Journal: Metals
- Publication Date: December 07, 2022
- DOI: 10.3390/met12122104
- Contributors: Yafeng Zheng, Gemma Fargas, Elaine Armelin, Olivier Lavigne, Qunli Zhang, Jianhua Yao, Luis Llanes
- Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies
- Journal: Metals
- Publication Date: January 26, 2022
- DOI: 10.3390/met12020234
- Contributors: Junhui Zhang, Maziar Ahmadi, Gemma Fargas, Nikola Perinka, Javier Reguera, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez, Luis Llanes, Emilio Jiménez-Piqué
Fargas Ribas’s research timeline highlights her progression from doctoral studies to her current position as the Director of UPC’s Centre for Development Cooperation. Her journey includes significant milestones such as completing her doctoral thesis, obtaining accreditation as an associate professor, and leading research projects funded by various grants. Through her consistent dedication to research and academia, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
