Manuel Blanco

Manuel Blanco is a highly experienced professional in the field of solar energy, currently serving as a Senior Scientist at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and a Senior Technical Advisor at Blue Solar Technologies. Previously held positions include Professor at The Cyprus Institute, where contributions were made to develop research and educational strategies in Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) technologies, and Director of ASTRI at CSIRO, focusing on advancing CST competitiveness in Australia. Other notable roles include Director of the Solar Thermal Energy Department at CENER, Chair of the Department of Engineering at the University of Texas at Brownsville, and Director of Plataforma Solar de Almería, among others. Manuel Blanco holds multiple degrees including a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics and has secured significant funding for various research initiatives.