Projects

As Principal Investigator

1. PID2021-122661OB-I00, Dam safety contrOL with dynamic warning thresholds combining numerical Models and machinE learNing (DOLMEN). Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/09/2022-31/08/2025. CIMNE funding: 131.285 €

2. TED2021-129969B-C33. DIGIT4WATER. Development of digital tools based on Machine Learning models for the prediction of removal levels of different pollutants in advanced tertiary treatments. Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/12/2022-31/11/2024. CIMNE funding: 120.750 €

3. RTI2018-094785-B-I00, TRISTAN - New computational Tools for RelIability-based dam SafeTy AssessmeNt. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/01/2019-31/12/2021. CIMNE funding: 96.800 €.

4. RTC2019-007343-5, ACROPOLIS - Classification of Off-Stream reservoirs against potential risk combining GIS and Machine Learning. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 10/07/2020-31/12/2022. CIMNE funding: 209.886 €

5. DRILLSENSE. Numerical modeling of tunnel drilling for the DRILLSENSE project. Subcontract of the DRILLSENSE project (RTC‐2017‐6085‐3). Lead company: Obras Subterráneas (OSSA). Subcontract amount: €48,700. 15/02/2019 – 15/11/2019.

6. RTC-2017-6417-5, COFRE - Industrial Design of a Recoverable Fuse Gate for the improvement of the Hydrological Safety of Dams. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 10/07/2018-31/12/2021. CIMNE funding: 152.990 €

7. RTC-2017-6196-5. PABLO – Prototype of Precast Wedge-shaped Block Spillway. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 10/07/2018-30/06/2021. CIMNE funding: 180.710 €

8. RTC-2016-4859-5. NUMA – Development of an environment for integrating physics-based and data-based models for dam monitoring. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/06/2016-31/12/2018. CIMNE funding: 139.166 €

9. RTC-2016-4967-5-P01. HIRMA - "Development and validation of an application for determining the breach hydrograph of embankment dams based on their specific geomechanical configuration". 2016-2020. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. CIMNE funding: 176.024,00 €.

10. RTC-2015-3794-5, ACOMBO. Development of a computational tool for the thermomechanical analysis of double-curvature arch dams. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/09/2015-31/08/2018. CIMNE funding: 194.723 €

11. TÚÑEL. Research to enhance the competitiveness of the drilling and blasting cycle in mining and underground works through the development of new engineering techniques, explosives, prototypes, and advanced tools. Strategic Program of National Business Research Consortia (CIEN). Funding entity: CDTI. Total budget: €7,500,000. Lead company: Obras Subterráneas (OSSA). Subcontract amount: €178,816. 05/05/2015 – 30/09/2019.

12. RTC-2014-2081-5. DIABLO. "Development of an optimal design code for wedge-shaped block spillways (DIABLO)". Retos Colaboración: Proyectos I+D. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/02/2014 - 31/05/2018. CIMNE Funding: 183.761 €. PI: Fernando Salazar

13. RTC-2016-4581-5, CALA. Improvement of hydrological safety and increase of storage capacity in concrete dams through the implementation of Lateral Spill Collection Channels. Numerical modelling, experimental validation and construction process. Fomento I+D+i orientada a retos sociedad. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/09/2016-31/08/2019. CIMNE funding: 182.716 €.

14. RTC-2015-3345-5. ECOVENT - "New ventilation system for tunnels under construction using conventional methods, effective and energy-efficient, minimizing the emission of gaseous pollutants and particles." Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/09/2015-31/03/2018. CIMNE funding: 119.791 €

15. RTC-2016-4692-5, IMPRESIÓN. Development of a tool for processing dam images captured by drones and its integration into the dam monitoring system. MINECO. Fomento I+D+i orientada a retos sociedad. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/10/2016-31/12/2018. CIMNE funding: 127.941 €.

16. PI14/01356. DSS4RA. "Development of a Decision Support System based on Artificial Intelligence techniques for the routine management of Rheumatoid Arthritis." Carlos III Health Institute. 1/1/2015 - 31/12/2018. IP: Fernando Salazar. CIMNE funding: 62.920 €. 

17. RTC-2014-2237-5. VOLADAPT. "New blasting process using predictive and adaptive techniques, effective and efficient in the use of resources and raw materials, minimizing emissions. Retos Colaboración: Proyectos I+D. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. 01/02/2014 - 31/05/2017. CIMNE Funding: 262.834 €. PI: Fernando Salazar

18. IPT-2012-0813-390000, iComplex – Development of the iComplex software for assessment of safety of critical infrastructures. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. PI: F.Salazar. (CIMNE). 17/07/2012- 31/12/2015. CIMNE funding: 165.526 €

19. IPT-2012-0185-380000, POLILAB. "Design of a prototype for a recoverable fuse gate with a polyhedral-bottom labyrinth configuration to improve the hydrological safety of dams" . INNPACTO Call. Ministry of Science and Innovation. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/9/2012-31/12/2015. CIMNE funding:154.889 €.

20. IPT-2011-1287-370000. XLIDE - "Development of Tools for Stability Analysis on Slopes with Potential Risk to Infrastructure" . INNPACTO Call. Ministry of Science and Innovation. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/7/2011-31/12/2014. CIMNE funding: 107.795 €.

21. IPT-2011-0997-020000. ACUÑA - "Development of a wedge-shaped block prototype and the methodology for its use as erosion protection in embankment dams or reservoirs."  . INNPACTO Call. Ministry of Science and Innovation. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/5/2011-31/06/2014. CIMNE funding: 147.829 €.

22. IPT-310000-2010-11. ALCON - "Development of design criteria to increase discharge capacity in concrete dams through spillways with highly convergent sidewalls."   . INNPACTO Call. Ministry of Science and Innovation. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/10/2010-31/06/2013. CIMNE funding: 199.653 €.

23. IPT-370000-2010-030. DYNASPHALT- "Modeling and dynamic processing of pavement monitoring tests in roadways."  INNPACTO Call. Ministry of Science and Innovation. IP: Fernando Salazar González. (CIMNE). 01/10/2010-31/02/2013. CIMNE funding: 272.008 €.

24. CIT-460000-2009-5. VADIVAP. Estudio de las principales variables de diseño de válvulas de asiento plano y paso circular. MICINN: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Investigación Aplicada Colaborativa. 4/5/2009-31/12/2011. CIMNE funding: 95.880 €  

As member of the research team

1. ACE120/24/000126. PRONURB - New NO2 and PM2.5 forecasts at urban scale: coupling between numerical models and application of intelligence techniques. Nuclis d'R+D 2024. ACCIÓ. PI: David J. Vicente. 1/06/2024-11/06/2027. CIMNE funding: 99.542 €

2. RTC2019-006805-7. OPTIPRO - Intelligent system for optimizing metal deformation processes by rotation through advanced simulation. RETOS-COLABORACION 2019. Ministry of Science and Innovation. PI: Fernando Rastellini.1/7/2020 - 31/12/2023. CIMNE funding: 296.004 €. 

3. ACE100/23/000022. RESILINK - Resilient buildings equipped with shear link dissipators. Nuclis d'R+D Green en canvi climàtic (2023). ACCIÓ.  PI: Fernando Rastellini. 1/03/2024-28/02/2026. CIMNE funding: 89.308 €

4. RTC-2017-6324-5, SMILER - Development of a Machine Learning based System for reducing losses in water distribution networks. Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. (CIMNE). 01/06/2018-31/12/2020. PI: David Jesús Vicente. CIMNE funding: 193.619 €

5. BIA2013-49018-C2-1-R, AlDA. Definition of emergency thresholds for dam safety using artificial intelligence and a non-Euclidean metric for affinity evaluation. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Investigación. Fomento I+D+i orientada a retos sociedad. Retos Investigación. IP: Benjamín Suárez Arroyo. (CIMNE). 01/01/2014-31/12/2016. CIMNE funding: 62.920 €. Member of the research team.

6. BIA2015-67263-R, MONICAB - "Numerical modeling of the rail-sleeper-ballast assembly using the Discrete Element Method". Ministry of Science and Innovation. PLAN NACIONAL DEL I+D 2008-2011. IP: Josep M. Carbonell (CIMNE). 201-2018. CIMNE funding: 73.810 €. Member of the research team..

7. BIA2012-39172 , BALAMED - "Development of tools for the numerical modeling of the effect of ballast contamination with sand in high-speed railway lines". Ministry of Science and Innovation. PLAN NACIONAL DEL I+D 2008-2011. IP: Juan Miquel Canet (CIMNE). 1/1/2013-31/12/2015. CIMNE funding: 99.450 €. Member of the research team..

8. BIA2010-21350-C03-00, eDAMS. Numerical and experimental methods for the evaluation of safety and protection of embankment dams under overtopping conditions. Ministry of Science and Innovation. PLAN NACIONAL DEL I+D 2008-2011. IP: Riccardo Rossi. (CIMNE). 01/01/2011-31/12/2013. CIMNE funding: 40.900 €. Member of the research team.

9. 048/RN08/04.5 SEPRISIS. Estudio de la seguridad de presas e identificación de escenarios de riesgo mediante sistemas inteligentes. Proy.I+D: Desarrollo Experimental. Leader: OFITECO. 2008-2010. CIMNE funding: 100.504 €. 

10. SAYOM. Innovative support system for planning, construction and exploitation of marine works. Leader: DRAGADOS. Collaborative Industrial Research Project. Centre for Technological and Industrial Development (CDTI). 2012. 

Research Contracts

1. MANTPRES – Analysis of dam monitoring data with machine learning techniques. Duration: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2023. Funding Body: TYPSA/Catalan Water Agency

2. BITSDRAIN – : BITuminous Sustainable urban DRAINage. Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/10/2025. Funding Body: UPC

3. PIKSEL – Portal Integrative of Knowledge for a Sustainable Ecosystems and Land management. “Subproject 3: Tropospheric Ozone forecast through Machine Learning-based modeling”. 01/07/2022 - 31/12/2023. Funding Entity: Generalitat de Catalunya

4. VERBUND - Upgrading of applications for dam monitoring data analysis. Sponsor: VERBUND Hydropower. 01/06/2018-30/09/2021. 

5. BERNABÉU - Modelación numérica del drenaje de la cubierta retráctil del nuevo estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Sponsor: FCC Construcción. 1/1/2021-16/3/2021. 

6. SANT PONÇ - 3D numerical modeling of the rehabilitation of the stilling basin of the Sant Ponç dam. Sponsor: AIRTIFICIAL – Agencia Catalana del Agua. 8/8/2020 - 31/12/2020. 

7. OLIANA - Hydraulic and structural calculation of the Oliana dam spillway. Sponsor: INERCIA, S.L. 2010.