Julio Marcelo Marti | Assistant Professor | julio.m.marti@upc.edu

About

I am an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and an Assistant Research Professor at the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), where I have been working since 2008.

My research is devoted to the development of computational methods for complex engineering problems, with particular focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM), and the numerical simulation of fire-related phenomena including polymer burning, dripping, and flame spread.

I obtained my PhD in Computational Mechanics from CIMEC–UNL (Argentina) in 2008, under the supervision of Dr. S.R. Idelsohn and Dr. J. D'Elía.

I am one of the core developers of KRATOS-Multiphysics, an open-source framework for multi-physics simulations, since 2008.

Academic Training

  • PhD · 2008
    PhD in Engineering (Computational Mechanics)
    CIMEC–UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina
    Supervisors: Dr. S.R. Idelsohn & Dr. J. D'Elía
  • MEng · 2002
    MEng in Water Resources
    FICH–UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina
  • PG · 2017
    Specialisation in Innovation and Project Management
    Open University of Catalonia (UOC), Spain

Academic Positions

  • 06/2025–present
    Assistant Professorcurrent
    UPC, Barcelona
  • 09/2008–present
    Assistant Research Professorcurrent
    CIMNE, Barcelona
  • 09/2022–06/2025
    Professor (Doctor)
    University of Vic – UVic-UCC
  • 04/2011–09/2022
    Associate Lecturer
    UPC
  • 03/2019–06/2023
    Master Thesis Supervisor
    UNIR
  • 04/2003–05/2008
    Researcher
    CIMEC-UNL, Argentina

Teaching

20 students supervised: 1 PhD in progress, 17 Master students, 3 Bachelor projects.

PeriodSubjectProgrammeInstitution
2025–presentMechanical SystemsBSc Mechanical Eng.UPC
2025–presentNumerical Methods in Mech. Eng.BSc Mechanical Eng.UPC
2022–2025Elasticity and Strength of MaterialsBSc Automotive Eng.UVic
2022–2025Theory of Machines and MechanismsBSc Mechatronics Eng.UVic
2022–2025Vehicle StructuresBSc Automotive Eng.UVic
2022–2025Thermal and Fluid EngineeringBSc Mechatronics Eng.UVic
2019–2023Master's Final ProjectMSc Visual Analytics & Big DataUNIR
2021–22Fluid MechanicsBSc Environmental Eng.UPC
2011–2021Continuum MechanicsBSc Civil Eng.UPC
2005–2008Calculus / Mathematics / Linear AlgebraBSc Computational Eng.UNL

Journal Publications (selected — 24 total)

  • j23
    Enhanced semi-explicit PFEM via a modified Strang splitting operator for incompressible flows.
    Marti J., Oñate E. — Computational Particle Mechanics, 10, 2023.
    WOS Q1
  • j21
    A unified ALE model for FSI problems involving flows in flexible channels.
    Ryzhakov P., Marti J., Dialami N. — Journal of Scientific Computing, 90(85), 2022.
    WOS Q1
  • j20
    An enhanced semi-explicit Particle Finite Element Method for incompressible flows.
    Marti J., Oñate E. — Computational Mechanics, 70, 607–620, 2022.
    WOS Q1
  • j16
    Improving accuracy of the moving grid PFEM via a scheme based on Strang splitting.
    Marti J., Ryzhakov P. — Comp. Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 369, 2020.
    WOS Q1
  • j14
    An explicit-implicit FE model for incompressible Navier-Stokes equations on moving grids.
    Marti J., Ryzhakov P. — Comp. Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 350, 2019.
    WOS Q1
  • j13
    A Finite Element Model for the Simulation of the UL-94 Burning Test.
    Marti J., Idelsohn S., Oñate E. — Fire Technology, 54, 1783–1805, 2018.
    WOS Q3
  • j8
    Fast FSI simulations using a displacement-based FE model with explicit streamline integration.
    Ryzhakov P., Marti J., Idelsohn S., Oñate E. — Comp. Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 315, 2017.
    WOS Q2
  • j7
    Modelling the vertical UL 94 test: melt dripping, gasification and combustion.
    Kempel F., Schartel B., Marti J., et al. — Fire and Materials, 39(6), 2015.
    WOS Q3
  • j5
    A fast and accurate method to solve the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations.
    Idelsohn S., Nigro N., Gimenez J., Rossi R., Marti J. — Engineering Computations, 30(2), 2013.
    SCOPUS Q2⭐ Outstanding Paper 2014
  • j4
    Combined Eulerian-PFEM approach for analysis of polymers in fire situations.
    Marti J., Ryzhakov P., Idelsohn S., Oñate E. — Int. J. Numerical Methods in Engineering, 92(9), 2012.
    WOS Q1
  • j2
    A unified Lagrangian formulation for elastic solids and incompressible fluids via the PFEM.
    Idelsohn S., Marti J., Limache A., Oñate E. — Comp. Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 197, 2008.
    WOS Q1
  • j1
    Interaction between an elastic structure and free-surface flows: PFEM comparisons.
    Idelsohn S., Marti J., Souto-Iglesia A., Oñate E. — Computational Mechanics, 43, 2008.
    WOS Q1
Book Chapters & Reports
  • b3
    Idelsohn S.R., De Mier-Torrecilla M., Marti J. and Oñate E. The PFEM for multi-fluid flows. In: Particle Based Methods, pp. 135–158. Springer, 2011.
  • b2
    Oñate E., Idelsohn S.R., Marti J., et al. Advances in the PFEM for coupled problems. In: Particle Based Methods, pp. 1–49. Springer, 2011.
  • r3
    Oñate E., Marti J., Ryzhakov P., et al. Analysis of the melting, burning and flame spread of polymers with the PFEM. CIMNE Pub. No. 395, 2013.

Conference Presentations (selected — 20 total)

  • c20
    Suriñach A., Garín M., ..., Marti J., Molera J. Open-source expandable DAS: five years monitoring crack movements at Monestir de Santes Creus. XV Iberian Congress of Archaeometry, Aveiro, 2024.
  • c18
    Ryzhakov P., ..., Marti J., Narvaez C. Advances in the Embedded Eulerian-PFEM Modeling of Multiphase Flows (Keynote). Particles 2019, Barcelona.
  • c15
    Marti J., Idelsohn S., Oñate E. An approach for simulation of polymers in fire situations. Coupled Problems VII, Rhodes Island, 2017.
  • c11
    Marti J., Idelsohn S.R. and Oñate E. A numerical model for the simulation of the vertical UL 94 test. Particles 2015, Barcelona.
  • c9
    Marti J., Idelsohn S.R. and Oñate E. A new version of the PFEM for free surface and multi-fluid problems. WCCM XI, Barcelona, 2014.
  • c7
    Marti J., Oñate E. and Idelsohn S. A new approach for simulation of polymers in fire situations. Coupled Problems 2011, Island of Kos.
  • c1
    Idelsohn S., Oñate E., Marti J., et al. The PFEM: an efficient method to solve CFD problems with free-surfaces and breaking waves. ECCOMAS CFD 2006, Egmond aan Zee.

Research Projects (21 total · PI in 4)

National
  • COMETAD. Computational & experimental techniques for fire-retardant polymers. MINECO, 96,800 €, 2015–2017. PI: J. Marti
  • EUIN FIRE-MASTER. Training network in Computational Methods for Fire on Materials. MEIC, 17,100 €, 2017. PI: J. Marti
  • AMADEUS. Multi-scale modelling for water management in fuel cells. MINECO, 107,690 €, 2019–2021.
  • HFLUIDS. Particle and FEM methods for FSI in heterogeneous fluids. MICINN, 99,825 €, 2011–2013.
  • AACC COMFITO. Computational model for fire growth on thermoplastic objects. MICINN, 2008. PI: J. Marti
European
  • REALTIME. Real Time Computational Mechanics for Multi-Fluid Problems. EC, 2,478,000 €, 2009–2014.
  • TCAiNMaND. Tri Continental Alliance in Numerical Methods for Natural Disasters. EC-FP7, 235,200 €, 2014–2017.
  • FORECAST. Fast simulation software for casting manufacturing. EC–H2020, 149,963 €, 2015–2016.
Industry
  • PFEM simulations of dripping under UL 94 burning. BAM, Germany, 2024–2027. Researcher: J. Marti
  • Kratos thermo-fluid capabilities for conjugate heat transfer. Siemens, Germany, 45,000 €, 2018–2019.

Seminars Delivered

  • BAM, Berlin, 2018
    The PFEM in fluid-solid interaction problems accounting for thermal effects.
  • CIMAT, Mexico, 2014
    Advances in the PFEM for the solution of engineering problems.
  • Ulster Univ., 2012
    A new strategy for simulation of polymers in fire situations.
  • Univ. Edinburgh, 2012
    New Numerical Strategy for Simulating Polymers in Fire.

Research Stays & Awards

Research Stays
  • 2017–2018 · Invited
    BAM, Berlin, Germany (2 stays)
  • 2014 · Invited
    CIMAT, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • 2010 · Postdoctoral
    FIRESERT, University of Ulster, Belfast, UK
  • 2007 · Doctoral
    RMEE – UPC, Barcelona, Spain
Awards & Grants
  • 2018
    José Castillejo Mobility Grant, Ministry of Science, Spain. 4 months at BAM, Berlin.
  • 2014
    Outstanding Paper Award, Engineering Computations. "A fast and accurate method to solve the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations."
  • 2007
    Doctoral Fellowship, Alan Programme, UPC. 6 months.
  • 2003–2007
    Doctoral Fellowship, CONICET, Argentina. 5 years.
  • 2000–2002
    Undergraduate Research Grant, UNL, Argentina. 24 months.