María Sanz
I obtained my degree in Chemical Engineering from Rey Juan Carlos University in 2019. Subsequently, I pursued a master's degree in chemical engineering at two universities, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) and the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), from October 2019 to March 2021. During this period, I engaged in research as a fellow at the Madrid Institute IMDEA Energy, concurrently developing my master's research project within the Thermochemical Processes Unit. The objective of this study is to conduct research related to catalytic pyrolysis for the valorization of plastic and lignocellulosic waste, with the aim of obtaining high-quality bio-oils. Since July 2021, I have been employed as a research assistant at the Rey Juan Carlos University. My duties include conducting experimental and research work in the Chemical and Environmental Engineering Group. Specifically, I focus on the valorization of biomass through advanced heterogeneous catalytic processes. Since 2022, I have been working on my thesis at the URJC, which bears the following title: "Design of Zr-MOF catalysts with advanced properties to produce sustainable aviation fuels from furfural and bio-ketones". My inaugural article, published in May of 2024, was entitled "Boosting the activity of UiO-66(Zr) by defect engineering: efficient aldol condensation of furfural and MIBK for the production of bio jet-fuel precursor"
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