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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)

About	Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). UPM is dedicated to high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and innovation across engineering, architecture, and applied sciences. With a dynamic community of 36.000 students and around 2,900 researchers, it is Spain’s largest technological university, fostering knowledge and progress.
Website	https://www.upm.es
Location	Madrid, information related to each centre and campus available at this link: https://www.upm.es/UPM/Centros
Global rankings, Honours and prizes	Ranked #321 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2025, UPM stands in the top 25% of universities globally and is the leading technical university in Spain [more info: link]. Two UPM campuses have been recognized as Campuses of International Excellence, recognizing their academic and research quality. UPM has been awarded 549 Horizon 2020 projects, 112 of which it coordinates, making it the top Spanish university in H2020 return. UPM leads the EELISA European University Alliance, a partnership which brings together 10 institutions across 8 countries.
Research	UPM conducts advanced research in key areas (energy, digital technologies, robotics, biotechnology, etc.), supported by 220 research groups, 21 research centres and institutes, and 3 innovation centres with strong international collaborations and close industry partnerships. More details: R&D&Innovation Observatory
Key Research Facilities, Infrastructure and Equipment	UPM research community is provided with an extensive range of infrastructures and scientific equipment. A comprehensive catalogue of UPM’s infrastructures and technical services is available through the Digital Innovation Hub webpage.
SE4S research area / Supervisors	*Decarbonised energy systems:* UPM researchers work across several areas in this field: Electrified Mobility: research advancing charging networks and station, wireless charging, fleet management systems and autonomous vehicles. Electrified Living: deliver solution for industry, green hydrogen, energy management, self-sufficient systems, storage and self-generation, etc. *Biodiversity and Ecosystems Quality:* Develop novel and efficient nature-based solutions and technologies for ecosystems and biodiversity monitoring, assessment, improvement and impact quantification. Apply advanced mathematical modelling, IoT, machine learning, and deep learning to support sustainable environmental strategies. Discover UPM’s projects and active research in this area: link. *Circular Economy:* Explore UPM research groups and active research lines in circular economy field (Digital Innovation Hub). – Innovate recycling technologies in the electricity sector (e.g photovoltaic modules). – Reduce material & waste-Advance Energy Efficiency. – Build high impact sustainable business model.
Email contact	laura.trulli@upm.es