David J. Yáñez Villarreal is not merely an innovator but a true inventor of solutions, perpetually seeking new, efficient, and sustainable technologies to transform the world. He is the co-founder of Vortex Bladeless, a groundbreaking bladeless wind energy technology, and has licensed over half a dozen patent families. He is also a co-author of numerous scientific publications, contributing to the advancement of his field. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Valladolid and a Master’s in Computer Engineering and Telecommunications with a specialization in Natural Computing from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Throughout his professional career, David has excelled as a technology specialist in hardware development and microcontrolled systems for various organizations. He was also a member of the Process Control Group at the Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of the CSIC (Spanish public research institution).
David has spearheaded several entrepreneurial ventures that have garnered prestigious accolades. Among these achievements are the 2010 Everis Foundation Entrepreneurship Award, the 2011 Ibero-American Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the 2012 Repsol Foundation Entrepreneurs Fund Award, and the 2015 Environmental Researcher of the Year award from ‘La Razón,’ among others.
