"The industrial doctorates have given me a unique opportunity for personal and professional development"

Jordi Alba Granados is technical director of the Industrial Doctorates Plan of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Head of Academic Programs and Projects Development at the Department of Research and Universities. In addition, he is a tutor and collaborating professor for the final project (TFM) of the university master's degree in Business Management (MUDE) of the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). Due to the growing demand for industrial doctorates, the university has spoken to him to explain in more detail what these research projects consist of.

The Open University of Catalonia has interviewed Jordi Alba Granados, technical director of the Industrial Doctorate Plan of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Head of Academic Programs and Projects Development at the Department of Research and Universities.

In the interview, he explains that industrial doctorates are strategic, collaborative and applied research projects that have an impact on the company or institution, as well as on society.

This type of doctorate, which encourages collaboration between companies and universities, has resulted in more than 900 projects and the participation of hundreds of companies and researchers. Alba Granados also talks about her experience at the UOC, where she works as a tutor and teacher, highlighting the value of continuous training and the importance of personalized guidance for students. The interview reflects his passion for education and research, as well as his contribution to the field of industrial doctorates.