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RESEARCH GROUPSWelcome to the Centre for Research in Naval and Industrial Technologies
The Centre for Research in Naval and Industrial Technologies (CITENI) of the University of A Coruña (UDC) is located in the Industrial Campus of Esteiro, in Ferrol and is organically dependent on the Vice-rectorate for Science Policy, Research and Transfer.CITENI's scientific strategy is inherited from the previous Technological Research Centre (former CIT) born in 1996 and redefines it towards 3 basic pillars of research, naval technologies, industrial processes and logistics and energy efficiency. It currently carries out research in the different fields through 10 research groups, with more than 100 researchers in the centre.
Mission
- Research.
- Technological development.
- The agile transfer of knowledge to the business fabric and society.
Vision
A benchmark in research with 3 specialized lines:
Naval Processes and Technologies
Industrial Processes and Technologies
Logistics and Energy Management and Sustainability
We conduct basic and applied research. We generate innovation from the Academy to transfer it to the productive sector. We offer tailored and on-demand technological solutions to the local, national, and international industrial fabric.
Main lines of action
Basic research
Publicly funded activity in the associated teaching centres. This activity includes doctoral theses and bachelor's and master's degree final projects.
Applied research
We collaborate with national and international companies and organisations that participate in competitive calls for public funding.
Technology services for businesses
We offer companies our research capacity and infrastructures for specific tests, process modelling or sample analysis.
Research groups
Between research personnel and technologist personnel, the new Research Center for Naval and Industrial Technologies (CITENI) has more than 100 affiliated members. The research activity of the center is carried out in a structure of 10 groups and a joint research unit, with extensive experience in their respective research areas.
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SECONDED MEMBERS
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RESEARCH GROUPS
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MIXED RESEARCH CENTRE