Carles Solà (born in Xàtiva, Valencia Province on 1 January 1945) is a Spanish former politician.

He awarded a PhD degree in Chemistry at the UV, he has carried out research in Biochemical Engineering with 130 publications, having tutored 22 doctoral theses and directed various research projects.

Member of the Executive Committee for the International Association of University Presidents (2000–2002).

Member of the Executive Committee of the Spanish Society of Biotechnology (2002–2006).

Doctor Honoris Causa in Science from the University of Southampton (1999).