Director - European Technology Partnerships
Carburos Metalicos S.A.
Javier is located in Barcelona, Spain and responsible for the Technology Partnerships of the company in Europe, including, joint development agreements, and research projects partnering with European research centers and universities. He is also responsible for the government contracting activities in Europe that involves participation in public funded programs (VIIFP or national or regional programs), and licensing opportunities throughout Europe.
He has been with the Company for over thirteen years and served in various managerial R&D assignments. Prior to his present role, Javier served as Manager of Business Development within Corporate Technology Partnerships at the Corporate Headquarters located in Allentown, PA. Previously, he was the R&D Manager at Carburos Metalicos as well as General Manager for MATGAS which involves a R&D partnership with the Spanish Council for Research and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He has experience in projects on new materials, hydrogen storage, carbon dioxide production, purification and applications as well as food and water applications, all of which embrace an open innovation approach working and partnering with external companies, research centers, universities and governments.
Javier received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from University of Barcelona and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy from The University of Barcelona. He is author of several patents, publications, and co-director of two doctoral theses.