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Antonio García, a researcher at the CMT-Clean Mobility & Thermofluids Institute, has been appointed new Fellow Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the most important association in the sector at an international level.

This recognition is the highest distinction of the SAE. It is awarded exclusively to those who have made significant contributions to the progress of mobility in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, commercial and space systems.

In the case of Antonio García, it recognises the international leadership of his research throughout his career, initially focused on combustion engines and, for the last five years, in the field of electric vehicles.

Candidates are nominated by other researchers with the Fellow status and evaluated by an international committee composed of experienced SAE members, professionals with outstanding careers in the mobility industry, and current SAE Fellows.

'For me, being recognised as an SAE Fellow is a real honour and one of the most significant milestones in my professional career. It represents not only a recognition of more than 20 years of dedication and research in mobility engineering but also a validation of the impact that can be achieved worldwide from Spanish institutions. And it reinforces my commitment to continue researching and developing innovative solutions that allow us to move towards more efficient and sustainable engines, contributing to a cleaner and more responsible future,' said Antonio García.

Second Spaniard to receive this distinction

Since its creation in 1977, the SAE Fellow distinction is one of the highest awards in the field of mobility engineering. The list of Fellows over these nearly 50 years includes industrial leaders from companies such as General Motors, Toyota and Ford, as well as Researchers from prestigious universities such as MIT and the University of Michigan.

Antonio Garcia joins this select group as the second Spaniard to receive this distinction, following in the footsteps of Francisco Payri, founder of the CMT Institute. ‘This recognition reflects the excellence and global impact of the research developed at UPV,’ adds Antonio García.

The challenge of safety in electric vehicles

Antonio García highlights that the automotive and transport sector is going through one of its most exciting and inspiring moments, with crucial challenges defining the future. 'The main challenge is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change. We are working to develop vehicles that are as efficient as possible, not only in land transport but also in maritime and air transport,' he states.

Recognised as one of the most influential international figures in electric vehicles, García focuses his work on developing safer and more efficient batteries. 'Electrification is a key part of the solution to major global challenges. Leveraging our experience in combustion engines five years ago, we identified the opportunity to address electric vehicle

challenges like safety. Today, we can proudly state that we are a reference centre in this field,' he stresses.

More about Antonio García

In recent years, Antonio García has led or participated in 52 research contracts, with public and private collaborations with prominent companies in the automotive sector, such as Volvo Trucks, Aramco and Renault. These projects have contributed to developing advanced technologies for sustainable mobility, battery safety and alternative fuels. In terms of his scientific production, he has published a total of 120 papers.

In addition, he has completed academic stays as a visiting lecturer in the Combustion Engines Division of Lund University (Sweden) and as a visiting researcher at the prestigious RWTH Aachen University (Germany). In the summer of 2024, he also completed a research stay at the Politecnico di Torino (Italy), exploring new strategies for transport decarbonisation.

In 2018, he was the first Spanish researcher to receive the prestigious Forest R. McFarland Award, also given by SAE International.

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