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Tamara BLANCO VARELA

Tamara BLANCO VARELA

Composite Materials Engineer and Expert - Airbus, Airbus Operations, S.L.
Spain

Biography: 

Chemical Engineer by the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), with a master's degree in polymeric materials. Tamara has 20 years of experience in aeronautical composite materials and processes at Airbus, mainly in the ​​research and technology field. Thus, she has led and collaborated in different research projects at national and European level, in different areas, such as composite multifunctionality, sustainability… Likewise, she has a large number of publications, conferences and 12 patents, as well as an extensive collaboration network in composites, both nationally and internationally. Since 2019 Tamara has been an Airbus expert in multifunctional composites. Currently, her main focus areas are the research on more sustainable and circular composites, as well as the use of composites for next generation aircraft

About Airbus: 

Airbus has always been at the forefront of innovating new technologies, with a pioneering spirit that has redefined the aerospace industry. Our commercial aircrafts bring people closer together, helping them unite and progress. We strive to continually push the boundaries on what is possible to safeguard our world for future generations. Airbus offers the latest-generation aircraft and services to meet the needs of any airline – from low-cost and full-service carriers to the air freight and VIP transport segments – while leading commercial aviation’s transition to the new era of decarbonisation. That’s why our mission is to connect today and tomorrow, contributing to keep the world a beautiful place and ensuring that future generations can enjoy flying as much as we have been able to.

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