Lluís Mañosa Carrera is a Catalan physicist and Full Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at University of Barcelona. He obtained his Physics degree in 1984 and his PhD in 1988 from the same institution, where he has spent most of his academic career.

His research focuses on phase transitions in functional materials, particularly shape-memory alloys and caloric materials that can be used for environmentally friendly solid-state refrigeration. He has made important contributions to the understanding of magnetocaloric, elastocaloric, and barocaloric effects, helping to advance technologies that could provide energy-efficient alternatives to conventional cooling systems.

Professor Mañosa has published around 250 scientific papers in leading international journals and has received more than 15,000 citations, reflecting the broad impact of his work in condensed matter physics. In recognition of his scientific achievements, he was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP) in 2021.

In addition to his research, he has played an active role in academic leadership and graduate education at the University of Barcelona  contributing to the development of physics teaching and research programs.