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José M. García-Oliver received his degree in Industrial Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPVLC) in 1998, and later a PhD at the CMT-Motores Térmicos Research Institute at the same institution in 2004. His PhD work was entitled “Contributions to the study of turbulent combustion in direct injection Diesel engines”. This was the starting point of his research career, which has been fully developed within the CMT group.
His scientific and technical interests have been aimed at the combination of both experimental and calculation tools to describe in detail the complex phenomena that take place within the combustion chamber of Diesel engines. Within this general framework, he has carried out research for the understanding of spray processes based upon both optical diagnostic techniques as well as 1D and CFD models. As a result of such activities, he has published more than 100 publications in both highly ranked indexed journals and scientific congresses, he has supervised 6 PhD theses and he has participated in several public projects and private contracts with the automotive industry, in some of them acting as IP.
Additionally, he has collaborated with other research institutions within the frame of scientific visits, as well as serving as session organizer for the SAE Congress or coordinating activities within the Engine Combustion Network.
In parallel with his research activity, he has also a teaching position at UPVLC, where delivers lectures on Thermodynamics, Thermal Engines and Combustion both at under- and post-graduate levels.