Dr. F. Javier Hurtado Albir
About Dr. F. Javier Hurtado Albir
Dr. F. Javier Hurtado Albir is a Senior Examiner in Electric Power Distribution at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 1999. He has extensive experience in electrical engineering, having held various roles in organizations such as ESA/ESTEC and CRISA, and has a strong academic background with degrees from multiple institutions.
Work at European Patent Office
Dr. F. Javier Hurtado Albir currently holds the position of Senior Examiner in Electric Power Distribution at the European Patent Office (EPO). He is also a member of the Opposition Directorate within the ICT Sector. His tenure at the EPO began in 1999, and he has accumulated 25 years of experience in this role. Previously, he served as the Coordinator of Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Smart Grids classification scheme Y02/Y04S from 2009 to 2018. Dr. Hurtado Albir has also participated in recruitment activities and has coached seven newcomers as part of his responsibilities within DG1.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Hurtado Albir has a robust educational background in electrical engineering. He studied at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering, later upgrading it to a Master of Science in Electrical and Energy Engineering. He also obtained a Mastère Spécialisé in 'Conception et Exploitation de Réseaux Electriques' from Institut national polytechnique de Grenoble. Additionally, he completed a Ph.D. in Power Electronics and Electrical Engineering at Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, focusing on sustainability and industrial technologies.
Background
Dr. Hurtado Albir began his career as a Young Graduate Trainee at ESA/ESTEC in the Netherlands, where he worked for 11 months. He later held a position as a Senior Engineer in the Power Electronics Department at CRISA in Spain for two months in 1995. His experience spans various roles and responsibilities, including serving as the technical responsible for the classification area 'Circuit Arrangements or Systems for Supplying or Distributing Electric Power; Systems for Storing Electric Energy' (H02J) at the EPO.
International Collaboration
Dr. Hurtado Albir has been involved in external activities that foster collaboration with other significant patent offices, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO). His participation in these activities underscores his commitment to enhancing international cooperation in the field of patent classification and examination.