José Luis Palau Aloy
J.L. Palau (http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6589-6344) has spent his career decoding the atmosphere and transforming scientific data into real-world environmental solutions.
As a specialist in bridging atmospheric physics with technological innovation management, he holds a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Universitat de València and currently serves as a professor at both the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR) and the Universidad Europea de Valencia (UEV). Complementing his scientific background, he holds master's degrees in Environmental Engineering and Management from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and in Project Management from OBS Business School.
Since 1996, his career has focused on R&D&I projects centered on mesoscale meteorology and atmospheric pollutant dynamics, beginning at the CEAM Foundation.
There, he participated in the EU's 5th, 6th, and 7th Framework Programmes before advancing to Principal Investigator for numerous regional, national, and European environmental projects.
Since 2004, Palau has combined his scientific expertise in meteorology and atmospheric pollutant dynamics with the strategic and operational management of resources, teams, and knowledge. From early 2020 until the end of 2024, he served as Director of Innovation and PMO in the private sector, leading various departments dedicated to meteorology and air quality monitoring and surveillance.
