Enric Palau Forte

Enric Palau Forte is a highly experienced professional currently serving as a PhD Candidate at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, focusing on the design and validation of high-pressure hydrogen-compatible valves. With extensive experience as Director at Redfluid since 2013, Enric progressed from an internship to Jr Engineer and later Chief Engineer. Enric has been a Professor of Maritime Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Tecnocampus since 2014, teaching maritime logistics and business. As Project Coordinator at the Shipbuilders & Shiprepairers Association, Enric managed R&D projects related to greening shipping and various shipyard operations. Earlier roles include involvement in fleet management at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement and sales engineering at Redfluid SL. Enric's educational background includes multiple degrees in engineering, law, and occupational safety from institutions such as Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, along with marine engineering studies at Newcastle University.