Speaker Bio
Montse Vilarrubí Porta is the co-founder and COO of Universal Smart Cooling (UniSCool), a spin-off from the Universities of Lleida (Spain) and Sherbrooke (Canada). She combines her deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovations in efficient thermal management, specializing in direct-to-chip liquid cooling. Her vision is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform the digital industry and contribute to a greener future.
Her academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, as well as a Ph.D. in Engineering and Information Technologies from the University of Lleida. Her research focused on developing advanced solutions for liquid-cooled cold plates, a focus that continues to shape her work at UniSCool.
Montse currently leads a talented team to develop sustainable thermal solutions and foster impactful collaborations that connect academic research with industrial applications. She is also a strong advocate for diversity in STEAM fields, actively promoting the participation of women and inspiring future innovators to shape the industry with sustainability and innovation at the forefront.
Her work has been recognized through co-authored scientific publications, international collaborations, and a patent, establishing her role as a leader in the field of advanced thermal management technologies.