Who we are
Team
Ariadna Detrell
Cluster Manager
Responsible for cluster executive management.
She has a PhD in Industrial Organization Engineering, a Diploma in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma of Advanced Studies, all of them by the Technical University of Catalonia. She has experience in the field of advanced textile materials, research and development projects’ management, innovation projects’ management and in diversification strategies’ development.
Josep Casamada
Responsible for managing cluster projects
He has a Masters in Innovation Management from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, a Master in Science from the University of Colorado, Chemical Engineer and Technical Industrial Engineer from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. International experience in the field of advanced materials and in research, development and innovation projects’ management.
Ivana Unkovic
Innovation
PhD holder and University Professor of Interdisciplinary Study in Social Sciences and Humanities from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Master in Management of International Cooperation Projects, Management of European projects and Master in Management of Cultural Heritage Projects. Experience in the R+D+i sector of research, development and innovation projects in Social Sciences, Digital Humanities, Culture, Informatics and Mathematics.
Àlex Blay
Business Development
Industrial engineer by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (organization) and International MBA by the Instituto de Empresa. Experience in innovation and project management in consulting, European funding and technology start-ups.
Marta Casadesús
Textile technology & Sustainability
PhD in Textile Engineering, Master’s degree in Textile Engineering and Diploma in Chemical Engineering by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Experience in research, circular economy, biomaterials and sustainability in the textile sector.
David Gómez
Communication and Corporate Development
Corporate development and administrative project management.
Bachelor in political sciences and public administration. Experienced in administrative project management and communication activities.
Alex Gascón
Communications Officer
Graduate in Journalism and Master in Corporate Communication. Experience in external and internal communication in communication and marketing departments in differents sectors, as well as in the media.
