Applied research that drives decisions and real results
The Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) at Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI) partners with companies and institutions to transform complex challenges into implementable technological solutions.
Research
Transfer
Training
Areas of knowledge
Energy systems modeling and policy analysis
Scenarios, policies and techno-economic models for the energy transition.
Resources, networks & flexibility
Future electrical grids: DERs, simulation, operation and planning.
Artificial Intelligence
Predictive models, optimization and decision support.
Railway systems
Traffic planning and management, automated driving and eco-driving, electrification and energy management, signalling and transport capacity, and communications solutions.
Power systems
Stability, control, reliability and power system planning.
Bioengineering
Instrumentation, metrology, biomaterials and clinical solutions.
Environmental Technologies (ECOTECH)
Monitoring, treatment, circularity and environmental assessment.
Socioeconomic transformations
Useful knowledge for decision-making in the face of major social challenges.
What we do
At IIT we combine academic rigor with a practical approach. We develop applied research, models and tools that help improve processes, optimize resources and make better decisions. At the same time, we train technical talent in real projects (postdoctoral, doctoral and BSc/MSc theses).
Applied Research
Applied research to help companies and institutions move forward.
Technology Transfer
We turn knowledge into actionable tools, studies and recommendations.
Integrated Training
We learn and advance while solving real problems.
We work with
Spanish and international companies and institutions. Students and graduates of technical degrees seeking to grow in real innovation environments.
Scientific foundation. Practical approach. Applicable deliverables.
If your organization needs to make decisions with confidence, we can help with studies, models, tools and methodology implementation.
Custom analysis with scientific rigor for informed decisions.
Software, simulators and prototypes for autonomous operation.
Custom programs for technical and executive teams.
40 years connecting university, industry and society
Impact-oriented
Deliverables that can be used (reports, models, tools).
Expert & multidisciplinary teams
Researchers with decades of experience and trainees integrated into real projects.
Long-term vision
40 years connecting university, industry and society.
Are you a student or researcher?
Collaborate with us: scholarships, BSc/MSc theses, internships and doctoral research. Pre and postdoctoral research positions in real projects.
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