Dr. Alfonso Fuentes-Aznar is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). His research focuses on the development of advanced gear transmissions for aerospace, marine, and automotive applications, as well as the creation of innovative computational tools for gear design and analysis. He is one of the developers of IGD – Integrated Gear Design – a software platform that enables the design, simulation, and optimization of gear drives. Prior to joining RIT in 2015, Dr. Fuentes was a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT), Spain. He has collaborated extensively with international research groups and industry partners to enhance the performance, efficiency, and durability of gear transmissions. His work integrates theoretical modeling and numerical simulations to advance the state of gear technology. Dr. Fuentes has authored over a hundred and sixty publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports. He regularly contributes to international conferences and technical committees on mechanical design and gear research.