Born in Barakaldo in 1986, he obtained the title of Industrial Engineer from the School of Engineering of Bilbao. After working as a researcher in the private company for four years (ITP and IK4-Ikerlan), he returned to his alma mater to do the doctoral studies. Since then he is part of the ADM Group, where he works in the modeling of the structural behavior of machine components, being an expert in slewing bearings. He also works as a lecturer, lecturing in subjects related to the calculation and design of machines and the study of their components.

• E-mail: iker.heras@ehu.eus
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