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IRENE VILLAREJO ÁVILA

My name is Irene Villarejo Ávila, and my academic background is in Chemistry, although over the years my research interests have progressively evolved towards Chemical Engineering and environmental technologies. I earned my degree in Chemistry from the University of Alcalá (2021), where I became involved in research through a project focused on the synthesis of organometallic complexes with catalytic activity.

I later completed a Master's Degree in Applied Chemistry at the Autonomous University of Madrid (2022), specializing in Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science. During this period, I collaborated with the CSIC at the Institute of Ceramics and Glass, working on the synthesis of core–shell materials with photoluminescent and photocatalytic properties.

My growing interest in environmental challenges led me to transition towards Chemical Engineering, particularly in the fields of process modelling and pollutant removal. Since 2023, I have been working as a Research Assistant at Rey Juan Carlos University, where I use ANSYS Fluent to perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. My work focuses on studying fluid flow and mass transport phenomena in electrochemical systems designed for contaminant degradation.

Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Industrial Technologies within the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Rey Juan Carlos University. My research is focused on sustainable processes for water and air treatment, combining CFD modelling, transport phenomena and electrochemical technologies. I am particularly interested in understanding how numerical simulation can support the design and optimization of more efficient systems for pollutant removal, studying these cases in both air and water.

What motivates me most is the opportunity to combine my chemistry background with engineering tools to address environmental problems and contribute to the development of sustainable treatment technologies.

Research profiles:

  • ORCID: 0009-0009-6279-0275
  • URJC

Keywords: 

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Electrochemical Processes, Wastewater Treatment, Air Pollution Treatment, Mass Transport, Chemical Engineering