Dr Javier Cardona Amengual

Chancellor'S Fellow - Senior Lecturer

Chemical and Process Engineering

Personal statement

My multi-disciplinary and diverse research group aims at revolutionising chemical process design using AI-powered multi-sensor setups and multi-scale predictive modelling. My research leverages the increasing data availability and high-performance computing resulting from the drive towards Industry 5.0 to tackle the intricate puzzles posed by complex multi-scale phenomena. My expertise lies at the intersection of chemical engineering modelling, advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence. By seamlessly integrating physics-based and data-driven models, we unlock deeper process understanding, paving the way for a new era of agility and informed decision-making in the digital manufacturing landscape. My background in modelling and experience with industrial projects place me in an ideal position to contribute to this emerging field, potentially impacting major chemical and pharmaceutical companies and beyond. This ensures that my work addresses real-world needs and has a clear path to impact and commercialisation. Additionally, partnerships with renowned universities and research centres amplify the international impact of my research, while aligning with national and regional initiatives focused on digital manufacturing. Leveraging my expertise, I am committed to empowering the next generation of digital and sustainable engineers to tackle the world's most pressing challenges.

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Prize And Awards

Nomination to Teaching Excellence Award for ‘Student Centred Approach’: Recipient; 2025

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Publications

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Publications

Spatially and angularly resolved spectroscopy for in situ estimation of particle size and concentration in particle suspensions: Ferreira Carla Sofia, Cardona Javier, Agimelen Okpeafoh Stephen, Tachtatzis Christos, Andonovic Ivan, Sefcik Jan, Chen Yi-Chieh; Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (2026); https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-026-06696-8
Particle breakage population balance model validation via deep learning analysis of in-situ imaging: Boyle Christopher, Sefcik Jan, Cardona Javier; 10th World Congress on Particle Technology (2026)
Automated particle characterisation and data capture pipelines in CMAC's Crystallisation Screening DataFactory: Boyle Christopher, Sandhu Parandeep, Prostredny Martin, Cardona Javier, Robertson Murray, Florence Alastair; 10th World Congress on Particle Technology (2026)
Automated Data Processing Pipelines in the CSDF: Boyle Christopher, Sandhu Parandeep, Johnston Jenna, Salekar Sahil Sandeep, Jolliffe Hikaru Graeme, Cardona Javier, Prostredny Martin, Robertson Murray, Florence Alastair; CMAC Open Days 2026 (2026)
Quality by digital design to accelerate sustainable medicines development: Mustoe Chantal L, Turner Alice J, Urwin Stephanie J, Houson Ian, Feilden Helen, Markl Daniel, Al Qaraghuli Mohammed M, Chong Magdalene WS, Robertson Murray, Nordon Alison, Johnston Blair F, Brown Cameron J, Robertson John, Adjiman Claire, Batchelor Hannah, Benyahia Brahim, Bresciani Massimo, Burcham Christopher L, Cardona Javier, Cottini Ciro, Dunn Andrew S, Fradet David, Halbert Gavin W, Henson Mark, Hidber Pirmin, Langston Marianne, Lee Ye Seol, Li Wei, Mantanus Jérôme, McGinty John, Mehta Bhavik, Naz Tabbasum, Ottoboni Sara, Prasad Elke, Quist Per-Ola, Reynolds Gavin K, Rielly Chris, Rowland Martin, Schlindwein Walkiria, Schroeder Sven LM, Sefcik Jan, Settanni Ettore, Siddique Humera, Smith Kenneth, Smith Rachel, Srai Jagjit Singh, Thorat Alpana A, Vassileiou Antony, Florence Alastair J; International Journal of Pharmaceutics Vol 681 (2025); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.125625
Studying micromixing and phase transitions in pharmaceutical processes : a phase-field modelling and raman microscopy approach: Moreno Flores Irene, McKechnie David, Lue Leo, Cardona Javier; 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting (2024)

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Professional Activities

Crystallisation Screening DataFactory: Deep Learning Image Analysis: Contributor; 1/10/2025
Strategic Themes: EPSRC Multi-Disciplinary IM3AGES Facility Workshop: Participant; 26/2/2025
Deep Learning Particle Characterisation for Efficient Automatic Thermodynamic and Kinetic Parameter Estimation: Contributor; 29/10/2024
OpenCrystalData: An Open-Access Crystal Image Database for Enabling Image-Based Analysis of Crystallization Systems: Contributor; 6/11/2023
Evaluation of Methods for Particle Characterisation from In-Situ Sensors: Contributor; 6/9/2023
MDPC Workshop - Pfizer: Speaker; 8/6/2023

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Projects

EPSRC MediForge Hub: An Integrated, Reconfigurable and Cyberphysical Manufacturing Platform for Resilient and Sustainable Medicines Manufacture (Manufacturing Research Hub): Florence, Alastair (Principal Investigator) Brown, Cameron (Co-investigator) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Co-investigator) Johnston, Blair (Co-investigator) Markl, Daniel (Co-investigator) Nordon, Alison (Co-investigator) Robertson, John (Co-investigator) Sefcik, Jan (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2024 - 30-Jan-2031
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-physical Systems for Medicine Development and Manufacturing (CEDAR): Florence, Alastair (Principal Investigator) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Co-investigator) Hoskins, Clare (Co-investigator) Markl, Daniel (Co-investigator) Perrie, Yvonne (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2024 - 30-Jan-2032
DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | Sandhu, Parandeep: Cardona Amengual, Javier (Principal Investigator) Tachtatzis, Christos (Co-investigator) Sandhu, Parandeep (Research Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2022 - 01-Jan-2026
Development & Commercialisation of the world’s first technology enabling 100% of Post Consumer recycled bottles (rPET), to be remanufactured into “as new”, PET Bottles :PET-Yield: Atkinson, Robert (Principal Investigator) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Co-investigator) Liggat, John (Co-investigator) Nordon, Alison (Co-investigator) Tachtatzis, Christos (Co-investigator) Wagner, Beverly (Co-investigator) Wilson, Juliette (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2023
Predictive maintenance for offshore wind turbines: Atkinson, Robert (Principal Investigator) Andonovic, Ivan (Co-investigator) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Co-investigator) Carroll, James (Co-investigator) McMillan, David (Co-investigator) Tachtatzis, Christos (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2022
EPSRC IAA: CliniSageAI - Empowering Patient Care through Reliable and Reproducible AI: Johnston, Blair (Academic) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Co-investigator) Alvarado Maldonado, Diego Alexander (Researcher); 01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2027