CRISTINA CASAL
Biography
Civil Engineer from the University of A Coruña (2012) and Master in Coastal and Port Engineering from the University of Cantabria (2014). Before focusing her career on offshore renewable energy, she combined her studies abroad with consultancy work in projects related to hydrodynamics and sediment transport in coastal areas. During her first period at IHCantabria, Cristina participated in several national and international projects related to coastal zone management and risk assessment, as well as climate change mitigation strategies.
She currently works as a technologist in the Offshore Engineering and Marine Energy Group at IHCantabria, where she has contributed to numerous consultancy and R&D&I projects. Her experience includes projects related to offshore wind, wave and floating solar energy. From the initial research phase through to evaluation and implementation, she has worked in multidisciplinary teams to address the specific challenges of each type of renewable energy. Her contribution has ranged from carrying out technical feasibility studies to applying experimental and numerical methods to improve the design and efficiency of installations. Through her involvement in these specialised projects, she has acquired a thorough knowledge of the relevant codes and standards. Her career has also been enriched by her participation in professional conferences and publications in scientific journals.
REsEARCH LINES
Marine Renewable Energies.
Hydrodynamics of offshore structures.
Analysis of environmental loads on offshore structures.
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