Fco. Javier Caballero
PhD in Civil Engineering (2023), Civil Engineer (1999), Bachelor in Environmental Sciences (2002) and Master in Civil Engineering Systems (2018), all from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). His career combines professional engineering practice and applied research, focused on dam engineering and fluvial hydraulics. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Hydraulic Engineering and Dams at UPM and Technical Director at the technology startup ACIS2in. Since 2013, he has been a member of the SERPA Research Group, contributing to research on dam protection against overtopping and unconventional spillways. His PhD received the 2023 “Carlos González Cruz” Award for best thesis in hydraulic engineering and dams. He has participated in numerous national research projects, holds two industrial patents, and actively contributes to SPANCOLD committees and international dam safety conferences.
Su libro
Overtopping Protection of Embankment Dams
This monograph provides a comprehensive synthesis of protection methodologies for embankment dams subjected to overtopping scenarios. Combining empirical data, numerical modeling, and international case studies, the book examines both conventional and innovative armor systems, including soft and hard protection technologies. It covers hydrodynamic analysis, geotechnical considerations, and performance evaluation criteria, serving as a technical reference for engineers and researchers focused on the design, safety, and long-term management of dam infrastructure.