Skills

Technical Skills

Hands-on experience in/with:


  • Preparation, characterization and catalytic tests of advanced catalysts and carriers for several chemical processes ( e.g., Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS), Methane Reforming Technologies (DR, SR, CPO, ATR and TCD), FCC, VOCs abatement, and hydrogenation of edible oils).
  • Preparation, *characterization and testing of powders (by flow rheology studies) for manufacturing, storage and scaling up active catalysts for applications in optimization and intensification of chemical processes via structured surface coating. (*Characterization by particle size distribution by laser diffraction; pore's volume and size and BET area by gas adsorption measurements; shape and size of particle by SEM and optical microscopy).
  • Preparation Methods of heterogeneous catalysts for diverse chemical processes of industrial interest. 
  • Operating several measurement, analysis and characterization equipment used in catalysis, and chemical analysis laboratories (e.g., AAS, ICP, UV, FT-IR, Raman, XRD, XPS, TGA, TPR/TPO/TPD, and H2 chemisorption, SEM, TEM, optic microscopy, etc.).
  • Preventive maintenance and regular calibration of measurement, analysis, characterization, and safety equipment installed in the laboratory.
  • Preparation and characterization of stable catalyst suspensions for the catalytic coating of structured supports.
  • Coating technologies based on solid and liquid-phase deposition methods (APS, PVD-MS, dip-coating)
  • 3D-printing technologies for the design and manufacture of advanced Reactors such as Microchannel Reactors and Catalytic Membrane Reactors (CMRs). 
  • Development and validation of analytical methods (e.g., GC-MS, HPLC-RID, ICP-OES, and AAS).
  • Knowledge in statistical data analysis (PCA), Design of Experiments (DoE),  including  experimental data management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook); Apple iWork Suite (Keynote, Pages, Numbers); Design Software (CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019, Adobe PhotoShop Elements 22), Data analysis and Graphic Software (Origin 8.5, KaleidaGraph 4.5); Data Management Plan (PGDonline and DMPonline); Enterprise Resource Planning Software (MS Dynamics NAV); Project Management Softwares  (MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Workfront, Sharepoint);  and Data Collecting from scientific databases (SciFinder, Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Espacenet, etc.); Video Conferences Platforms (MS TEAMS, Webex, Skype, Zoom)








Management Skills



  • Leadership: managing, developing, and motivating people to achieve results.
  • Delivering Quality and Results: Taking personal responsibility and initiative for delivering work to a high-quality standard within set procedures and deadlines. 
  • Proposing project ideas:  having experience in drafting, initiating, executing, and evaluating R&D&I projects at European, National, and Regional levels.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and relational skills: clear and precise communication, both orally and in writing. Continuous communication with team members.
  • Mastering languages (English, Spanish, and Dutch).
  • Conducting technology surveys & scientific reviews in several research areas.
  • Writing project progress and status reports, including drafting scientific reports and papers.
  • Management of conflicts and project technical issues.
  • Training and supervising R&D technical groups on new research topics.
  • Guide BS.c. and Ph.D. students in their research domains.
  • Training new users to operate, do maintenance and calibrate analysis and characterization equipment, among others.




Interpersonal Skills



  • Analysis and Problem Solving.  Ability to identify the critical facts in complex issues and develop creative and practical solutions.
  • Working with Others. Ability to work in a team as well as independently. I work cooperatively with others in teams and across organizational boundaries and respect differences between people.
  • Prioritising and Organising the most important tasks, work flexibly, and organizing own workload efficiently.
  • Resilience. Ability to remain effective under a heavy workload, handle organizational frustrations positively, and adapt to a changing work environment.
  • Learning and Development: developing and improving skills and knowledge in the work field.
  • High degree of initiative and enthusiasm. 
  • Scientific curiosity.
  • Perseverance.
  • Good critical sense.
  • Passion for R&D.
  • Ambitious and eager to turn new concepts into practice.