ANDREA FERNÁNDEZ-MAYORALAS

I hold a degree in Environmental Sciences and a Master's in Energy and Fuels for the Future from the Autonomous University of Madrid, where I graduated with top academic distinction. My academic background has allowed me to specialize in the field of energy transition, with a strong focus on biomass and waste valorization, biofuel and renewable hydrogen production, as well as the synthesis and characterization of materials for energy applications. This multidisciplinary training has provided me with a solid scientific, technological, and environmental foundation, along with a critical understanding of the challenges associated with decarbonization.

Throughout my academic and professional career, I have been involved in several research projects and collaborative environments. Notably, I completed an international research stay at the Amazon Regional University (Ecuador), and undertook internships at UAM and CIEMAT, where I worked on syngas purification processes for the co-production of hydrogen and methane from waste, gaining experience in thermochemical processes and gas analysis. My Bachelor's thesis focused on electrocatalytic materials for hydrogen production in alkaline media, while my Master's thesis addressed the catalytic removal of contaminants from syngas, strengthening my expertise in catalysis and functional materials.

After completing my participation in a research project in collaboration with BASF company, focused on the catalytic conversion of biomass-derived platform molecules into high value-added products, I continued my research career at Rey Juan Carlos University. I am currently pursuing my PhD, focused on the sustainable production of aviation biofuels (SAFs) from biomass, through the development and study of catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation processes.

I consider myself a committed and rigorous researcher, with strong laboratory skills, experience in material synthesis, data analysis, and scientific communication, as well as the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. My goal is to contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions through research and to build a solid academic career in this field

Keywords: 

SAFs, Biomass, Catalysis, Sustainable