Josep Lluis Gelpi
About Josep Lluis Gelpi
Josep Lluis Gelpi is an experienced academic and researcher currently serving as the INB Team Leader at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and a Catedrático universitario at the Universitat de Barcelona. He has a strong background in chemistry, holding both an MSc and a PhD from the Universitat de Barcelona, and has held various positions in bioinformatics and academia over his extensive career.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Josep Lluis Gelpi has served as the INB team leader at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2006. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing various bioinformatics projects and initiatives. His leadership has contributed to the advancement of computational biology and bioinformatics research within the center.
Current Position at Universitat de Barcelona
Since 2021, Gelpi has held the position of Catedrático universitario at the Universitat de Barcelona. In this capacity, he engages in teaching and research activities, contributing to the academic environment of the university. His extensive background in chemistry and bioinformatics informs his educational approach.
Previous Experience at IRB Barcelona
Gelpi worked as a researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) from 2005 to 2016. During this period, he focused on various research projects that intersected with his expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology, enhancing the institute's research capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Gelpi studied at the Universitat de Barcelona, where he earned both his MSc and PhD in Chemistry. His academic journey spanned from 1978 to 1990, providing him with a solid foundation in chemical sciences. This educational background supports his current research and teaching roles.
Career Timeline and Roles
Gelpi has held various academic positions throughout his career. He served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Bristol for one year and held multiple roles at the Universitat de Barcelona, including Ajudant, Prof. Associat, and Prof. Agregat, from 1987 to 2021. His diverse experiences have shaped his expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology.