This Area is focused on the management and use of technology for human advantage. Research projects emphasize on the integration of new technologies either for the optimization of processes or services where an enhanced management of resources is required or ambitioned.
Research work is integrated into two main lines of research: optimized use of resources in processes – low cost methodologies in support of the sustainable development goals, energy efficiency of heating systems, design and development of medical devices for rehabilitation purposes; and, optimized use of resources in services - research on the development and application of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).