Julen Manterola is a PhD-level researcher in Industrial Technologies from the University of Girona, with a specialization in the structural analysis of multi-material systems. At Ikerlan, he works within the Mechatronic Technologies division, focusing on mechanical reliability. His expertise spans structural mechanics, material and failure modelling, reliability analysis, and advanced simulation techniques, such as finite element modelling, surrogate modelling, model order reduction, and AI-driven approaches for design and certification of structures.