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Leading the Strategic Technology Plan for the Industry & Mobility Unit of Tecnalia. This includes Smart Manufacturing (robotics, additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing), Advanced Materials development and processing (metals, polimers, composites and ceramics) as well as automated driving and e-drive control strategies. Additionally, new designs and vehicle concepts for Urban Air Mobility.
· Support to the design, deply, definition and follow up.
· Member of the Steering Board of Directors of Industry & Mobility Unir of TECNALIA.
· Responsable of the Strategic Capture of Competitive Funding for the Industry & Mobility Unit.
· Internationalization of the Activity of Tecnalia.
· Commercialization of Assets and New Business activities.
Education/Academic qualification
MsC Materials for Chemistry (Chemistry), University of Kent
1 Sept 1990 → 1 Sept 1991
Award Date: 1 Sept 1991
Macromolecules and Polymers (Faculty of Chemistry)
1 Sept 1986 → 30 Jun 1991
Award Date: 1 Aug 1991
External positions
Member of teh Technology Council of Advanced Materilas, European Commision
1 Nov 2024 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Measuring industry 5.0: a kpi-based approach to resilience, sustainability, and human centricity
Gutierrez Nadal, I., Morella Avinzano, P., Aznar Lapuente, G., Cantini, G., Graziani, A. R., Irazustabarrena Murgiondo, A. & Sierra, E., 18 Jun 2025, p. 1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Value-Driven Industrial Transformation: A Methodology for the Evaluation of 6 Big Losses in Manufacturing Environments from a Triple Perspective
Irazustabarrena, A., Morella, P., Lambán, M. P., Razquin, A. R. & Lanz, I. E., 2025, Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 276-281 6 p. (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies; vol. 276).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Development of an Innovative Low Pressure Die Casting Process for Aluminum Powertrain and Structural Components
Merchán, M., Egizabal, P., García de Cortázar, M., Irazustabarrena, A. & Galarraga, H., Jun 2019, In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 21, 6, 1800105.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lightweight automotive components based on nanodiamond-reinforced aluminium alloy: A technical and environmental evaluation
Ferreira, V., Egizabal, P., Popov, V., García de Cortázar, M., Irazustabarrena, A., López-Sabirón, A. M. & Ferreira, G., Feb 2019, In: Diamond and Related Materials. 92, p. 174-186 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Technical and environmental evaluation of a new high performance material based on magnesium alloy reinforced with submicrometre-sized TiC particles to develop automotive lightweight components and make transport sector more sustainable
Ferreira, V., Merchán, M., Egizabal, P., García de Cortázar, M., Irazustabarrena, A., López-Sabirón, A. M. & Ferreira, G., May 2019, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 8, 3, p. 2549-2564 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile36 Citations (Scopus)5 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Best poster from the 11th Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference Bilbao, Spain – June 2025
Gutierrez Nadal, I. (Recipient), Morella Avinzano, P. (Recipient), Aznar Lapuente, G. (Recipient), Irazustabarrena Murgiondo, A. (Recipient), Sierra, E. (Recipient), Cantini, G. (Recipient) & Graziani, A. R. (Recipient), 18 Jun 2025
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