Arnau Folch Duran
About Arnau Folch Duran
Arnau Folch Duran is a Group Lead at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where he has worked since 2008. He has a background in applied mathematics and physics, with extensive experience in research on volcanic ash and atmospheric dispersal modeling.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Arnau Folch Duran has served as Group Lead at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2008. In this role, he leads the Wave Phenomena Group, focusing on research related to volcanic ash and atmospheric dispersal modeling. His tenure at the center spans over 16 years, contributing to advancements in computational science and modeling techniques.
Education and Expertise
Arnau Folch Duran holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He studied Applied Mathematics and Philosophy at Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya, where he earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he studied Physics at Universitat De Barcelona from 1989 to 1994. He also completed a Master's degree in Design and Engineering at Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya in 1995.
Previous Research Positions
Prior to his current role, Arnau Folch Duran held several postdoctoral positions. He worked at Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Científicas in Madrid from 2002 to 2005 and at Ingv in Rome from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he was an Investigador Posdoctoral at Cimne in Barcelona from 2000 to 2001. These positions allowed him to develop expertise in various research areas.
Current Role at Mitiga Solutions
Since 2019, Arnau Folch Duran has been the Chief Scientific Officer at Mitiga Solutions in Barcelona. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in atmospheric modeling and volcanic ash research to advance the company's scientific initiatives and projects.