The 1st ITPS Jornada de Jóvenes Investigadores brought together the new generations of scientists at the Institute in a two-day event dedicated to sharing progress, presenting results, and strengthening the research community around sustainability.
The first edition of this conference, held on November 18 and 19, 2025, at the URJC Móstoles Campus, brought together more than 70 attendees. During the event, presenting researchers showcased their work through oral presentations and science communication videos, organized by scientific and technological areas. Clean energy, circular economy, sustainable mobility, and advanced materials were among the topics addressed.
The conference concluded with the presentation of the II ITPS Awards for the Best Doctoral Theses and the prizes from the "Your Research in 2 Minutes" competition.
The presentations were illustrated live by Andrés Martínez Ricci ("Mr. Scribing"), a renowned graphic artist, who captured the key concepts of each talk through a creative and science-communication-oriented approach.
A Highlight for ITPS Young Talent
38 scientific contributions, organized into six areas.
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Screening of science communication videos created by early-career researchers.
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Participation of Mr. Scribing with live illustrations, summarizing each presentation.
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Publication of a book of abstracts including all contributions.
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Presentation of the 2024 Best Doctoral Theses Awards.
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Presentation of the prizes from the "Your Research in 2 Minutes" competition.
AWARD WINNERS
"Your Research in 2 Minutes"
First Prize — Isabel Martínez
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Second Prize — Begoña Fernández
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Third Prize — Inés Ávila
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Third Prize — Felipe José Landazábal
2nd ITPS Awards for the Best Doctoral Theses 2024
- First Prize — Ignacio Izaguirre
- Second Prize — Alejandro Pérez
- Third Prize —José Manuel Jiménez
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION IN 2 MINUTES
During the 1st ITPS Early-Career Researchers Conference, a total of 20 science communication videos were screened, 16 of which were submitted to the "Your Research in 2 Minutes" competition. This initiative was aimed at predoctoral researchers at the institute to promote science communication and showcase, in an accessible way, how their work contributes to a more sustainable future.
AWARDED VIDEOS
First Prize — Isabel Martínez
Third Prize — Inés Ávila
Second Prize — Begoña Fernández
Third Prize — Felipe José Landazábal
The ITPS thanks all predoctoral researchers for their participation, as well as the support of the organizing committee, faculty, and collaborators who made this first edition possible. The success of these inaugural events reinforces the Institute's commitment to training, science communication, and the promotion of young talent.