MWCC and Global Shapers Madrid, launched last July the second edition of the “35 under 35” ranking. After the success of the first edition, the objective of this new ranking lies in the elaboration of a list of the most influential young engineers and architects, up to 35 years of age, in Spain and Madrid. For both entities, the talent, innovation and transformation capacity of cities and business ecosystems is fundamental, and constitutes a necessary lever of change for the growth of society and cities as a whole.
More than 470 applications have been received, 37% more than the previous edition, from engineers and architects whose capacity for innovation and talent are key to the present and future of society. 369 engineers have participated in this second edition /as of multiple specialties and 100 architects, which shows the drive and talent of our universities and sector.
A multidisciplinary jury with proven experience, made up of representatives from different professional associations, IE Real State Club, Alicante University, Cesce, Banco Caminos, FCC, MWCC and Global Shappers, with the support of the Madrid City Council, have analyzed the applications and made the list of the second edition of the “35 under 35” most relevant engineers and architects. From this list, the active participation of the academic world and companies such as Ferrovial, Arup, Sacyr, HSBC, Ayesa, IDOM, Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte, as well as different entrepreneurial projects, stands out.
Of the 35 under 35, we highlight the top ten, ordered from highest to lowest score: Araceli Martin Candilejo, Ara Gonzalez Cabrera, Pablo Diego Pastor, Elisa Pozo Menéndez, Jose Manuel Sanz Garcia, Guillermo Martinez Pajares, Juan Antonio Vicente Alfonso, Ignacio Embid Ruiz, Eduardo Chamorro Martin, Ines Lucia Ovejero.
The total list of selected candidates:
| Position | Candidate | Studies | Company |
| 1 | Araceli Martín Candilejo | Doctor Civil Engineering, UPM | UPM |
| 2 | Ara González Cabrera | Master in Architect, UPM | Socia estudio González Arquitectos SLP |
| 3 | Pablo Diego Pastor | Master in Architect, UEM | Foster + Partners |
| 4 | Elisa Pozo Menéndez | Architect, UPM (master) | Fundación Matia Profesora máster Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) |
| 5 | José Manuel Sanz García | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | Rauros Zm |
| 6 | Guillermo Martínez Pajares | Master in Architecture, London Met. U. | ARUP |
| 7 | Juan Antonio Vicente Alfonso | Master in Civil Engineering, UA | HSBC |
| 8 | Ignacio Embid Ruíz de Conejo | Master in Civil Engineering, UPM | Ferrovial Construcción |
| 9 | Eduardo Chamorro Martín | Architect, CEU (master) | IAAC FabLab Barcelona |
| 10 | Inés Lucía Ovejero Andrés | Master in Civil Engineering, UPM | Ingreen Inovación |
| 11 | Javier Abanades Tercero | Doctor in Civil Engineering, Plymouth U. | TYPSA |
| 12 | Marina Jiménez Galindo | Civil Engineering, UGR (master) | Aqualia |
| 13 | Adrián Escobar Pastor | Doctor in Civil Engineering, UPM | MITMA |
| 14 | Elia González | Building Engineering, UPM (degree) | Kosmos DK ApS Fundadora |
| 15 | Ángel Luis Arquero Martínez | Technical Engineering of Civil Works, UPM (degree) | AQUATEC, PROYECTOS PARA EL SECTOR DEL AGUA |
| 16 | Elena Corredor Tamurejo | Architect, UGR (Master) | ARCADIS |
| 17 | Carmen Caminero Muñoz | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | EDP Renewables |
| 18 | Luis Santos Sánchez | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | Arenas & Asociados (Madrid) |
| 19 | Sarai Diaz García | Doctor Civil Engineering, UCLM | UCLM |
| 20 | Arturo Rodríguez López | Architect, CEU (master) | RAINFORTH GRAU ARCHITECTS |
| 21 | Daniel Andrés Jaen Matute | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | MOTT MACDONALD |
| 22 | Noa González | Architect, UPM (master) | Socia Estudio González Arquitectos S.L.P |
| 23 | Enrique Ortega Molina | Master in Architecture, UPM | Raúl Almenara estudio |
| 24 | Alejandro López Parejo | Master in Architecture, UAH | Ayto. Getafe |
| 25 | Pablo Tardío González | Graduated in Civil Engineering, UPM | IDOM |
| 26 | Daniel Montero Miguel | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | SACYR |
| 27 | David Navarro Salmerón | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | Bureau Veritas |
| 28 | Claudio Cabral Dias | Civil Engineering, U. Oporto (master) | AYESA |
| 29 | Conrado Gallardo García | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | Ferrovial |
| 30 | Aitor Pérez Suescun | Civil Engineering, UC (master) | STRABAG International GmbH |
| 31 | Fernando Ceballos Martínez | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | TYPSA |
| 32 | Rodrigo Manuel Moltó Martín | Civil Engineering, UPM (master) | MITMA |
| 33 | Aida Santos Santamaría | Master in Civil Engineering, UPM | GEOCONTROL |
| 34 | Marta Hidalgo Álvarez | Civil Engineering, UCLM (master) | ARUP |
| 35 | Felipe García Gómez | Doctor in Civil Engineering, UBU | ARTEPREF |
