Former directors

Xavier Martínez de Osés
Head of the DCEN-UPC Department, 2011–2018 / 2022–2026.

PhD in Civil Nautical Engineering.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Nautical Studies and Associate Degree in Business Studies.
Merchant Marine Pilot.
Associate Professor.
PhD Program Coordinator.

José Manuel de la Puente Martorell
Head of the DCEN-UPC Department, 2018–2022.

PhD in Architecture and Urbanism.
Bachelor's Degree in Law.
Principal Investigator of the GIRAS Research Group at UPC, 2021–2026.
Assistant Professor.

Ricard Rodríguez-Martos Dauer
Head of the DCEN-UPC Department, 2005–2011.

PhD in Civil Nautical Engineering.
Bachelor's Degree in Law and Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies.
Merchant Marine Captain.
Associate Professor.

Joan Olivella Puig
Head of the DCEN-UPC Department, 2000–2005.

PhD in Civil Nautical Engineering.
Merchant Marine Captain.
Associate Professor.
Chair of several international conferences.
Cross of Naval Merit.

Ricard Marí Sagarra
Head of the DCEN-UPC Department, 1993–1999.

PhD in Marine Sciences.
Merchant Marine Captain.
Dean of the Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (2007–2010).
Full Professor of Ship Manoeuvring (1987–2011).

Francisco Cardona Greus
Head of the DCEN-UPC Department, 1991–1992.

Chief engineer.