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Antonio Gil

Supervisor Details

Email: andoni@unavarra.es

Organization Type: University

Organization Name: Public University of Navarra, Spain

Short Biography: Antonio Gil is Full Professor in the Science Department at the Public University of Navarra. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain. He has coauthored more than 600 book chapters, journal and conference papers related to adsorption, environmental catalysis and environmental technologies. Previous positions: 1996-2009: Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering. Department of Applied Chemistry, Public University of Navarra/Pamplona, Spain. 1994-1995: Associate Researcher (under the Human Capital and Mobility Programme). Department of Applied Chemistry and Bio-Industries, Catholic University of Louvain/Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. 1988-1994: Assistant Researcher. Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Basque Country/San Sebastian, Spain. Research unique identifier(s): (Scopus Author ID: 7202429490; ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9323-5981) Publications summary: Refereed publications: 240; Book chapters and other publications: 69; Conference papers: 355; Patents: 9 (2 ongoing); Ph.D. advised: 12 (4 ongoing); Co-editor of seven books (for example: Pillared Clays and Related Catalysts (Springer, 2010) and Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) in Drinking Water Treatment (Springer, 2019). Author of two books: Análisis Textural de Sólidos Porosos mediante Adsorción Física de Gases (Public University of Navarra, 2019); Introducción a las Tecnologías de Tratamiento de la Contaminación Atmosférica (Public University of Navarra, 2021).

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Teresa Curtin

Co-Supervisor Details

Email: teresa.curtin@ul.ie

Organization Type: University or other type of organization

Organization Name: Bernal Institute

Short Biography: Research unique identifier(s): (ORCID: 0000-0003-4349-4525 ; Scopus ID: 7003648759; Google Scholar Id: yuXK62wAAAAJ; Total citations (Scopus): 1201. h-index (Scopus): 19. Peer reviewed publications in international journals with impact factor: 49 Book chapters: 3. Conferences >100 EDUCATION 1988-1992: PhD in Chemistry. Chemical and Environmental Science Department, University of Limerick, Ireland 1984-1988: Bachelor in Industrial Chemistry Chemical and Environmental Science Department, University of Limerick, Ireland CURRENT POSITION(S) 2022- : Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, Bernal Institute, Univeristy of Limerick, Ireland. 2017 - : Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland.

Added Value: The Bernal Institute is characterized by having equipment and facilities that can significantly increase the value of the research work carried out by the doctoral student. At the same time, it can allow the doctoral student to develop professionally due to the employment opportunities available to them.

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Karim Sapag

Other Co-Supervisor

Email: apag@unsl.edu.ar

Organization Type: University or other type of organization

Organization Name: Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de Argentina (CONICET)

Short Biography: EDUCATION 1997: Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), Spain, Ph.D. in Science 1991: National University of San Luis (UNSL), Argentina, Bachelor in Physics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2001-present: Leader of the Porous Solid Laboratory (LabSoP), INFAP, CONICET-UNSL PUBLICATIONS Refereed publications: 160; Book chapters: 4; Book:1; Conference papers: 200. H-index (Scopus): 27 RESEARCH INTERESTS Synthesis of porous solids and evaluation of their porous and surface properties. Use of gas and vapor adsorption as a characterization technique. Environmental technologies. Environmental management. Development of adsorbents. Hydrogen and methane storage and carbon dioxide capture by adsorption. Drug Delivery by porous solids. Preparation, characterization and catalytic activity of metal supported nanocatalysts.

Added Value: Prof Sapag is a reference in Latin America in relation to the characterization of porous solids. If the opportunity arises, the doctoral student will be able to visit his laboratory (LabSop) and have information about new lines of development in this matter. As it is an international laboratory, you may have the option of visiting it, or it may be a good alternative in the event that the expectations regarding the first proposed option are not met.

ResearchGroup

Description: Research group: Tecnologías y Aplicaciones Medioambienales TAMA (current situation) Dr Antonio Gil, Full Professor. Dr Sophia A. Korili, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineer. Dr Manuel Algarra González, INAMAT^2 Investigator. Leticia Santamaría Arana, Postdoctoral (Margarita Salas Program). Bachelor in Environmental Sciences. Master in Environmental Nanotechnology, PhD in Synthetic and Industrial Chemistry. Jhonny Villarroel Rocha, Postdoctoral (Maria Zambrano Program). Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. Master in Porous Media and Surface Sciences. Helir Joseph Muñoz, PhD student (Public University of Navarra). Bachelor in Chemistry. Master in Chemistry. Aziza Imene Boulahbal, PhD student (Public University of Navarra). Bachelor in Chemistry. Master in Chemistry. Soufiane El Mahmoudi- PhD Student (Public University of Navarra/Universiyté Hassan II- Mohammedia, Maroc) Marcus Vinicius do Prado. PhD Student (Public University of Navarra/Universidade de Franza, Brazil) Dr Arantxa Aznárez Salvatierra. Project Researcher (Public University of Navarra). Amaya Molinero. Project Researcher (Public University of Navarra). Sara Vinacua Conde. Project Researcher (Public University of Navarra).

ResearchLine

Description: Title: Development of MOF-based nanoporous materials synthesized from industrial wastes for the photo-valorization of CO2 Abstract: Every year, an enormous amount of solid industrial wastes are generated worldwide, causing huge burden to the environment. Therefore, efficiently reforming the recyclable matters from the generated waste into value-added products is long- sought-after. For this purpose, a valuable nanomaterial, Metal Organic Framework (MOF) could be synthesized from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic wastes and aluminum saline slags. MOFs are materials characterized by interesting textural properties being potential candidates for a wide variety of applications in water treatment, fuel generation, energy storage, gas storage, and sensors fabrication, among others. However, in this research, the waste generated MOFs would be used for photo- valorization of CO2 via a catalytic process. This project would have the ability to solve some of the major environmental problems of world (waste valorization, CO2 reduction, methanol production, etc.).

CareerDevelopment

Objectives

  • Future postdoc employment at the University
  • Increased employability in the non-academic sector
  • International mobility
  • Building collaborative networks
  • Trainings to enhance career opportunities
  • Application of postdoctoral grants (MSCA, Juan de la Cierva, etc.)
  • Application for projects and funding (Horizon Europe, national plans, etc.)
  • Involvement in teaching, supervision, or mentoring

Expected Outputs

  • PhD defense
  • Application of grants (MSCA, Juan de la Cierva, etc.)
  • Publication of articles
  • Patenting
  • Developing new products, solutions, or services
  • Attendance to international conferences

Training Skills

  • Grant Writing
  • Communication to the civil society and public engagement
  • Open Science
  • Teaching
  • Supervision
  • Intellectual Property
  • Research Valorization
  • Leadership
  • Spanish

ProposedSecondment

Name of Institution: Ibéricas de Aleaciones Ligeras, S.L. (IDALSA)

Type of Organisation

  • Small and Medium Enterprise

Other Comments:

Co-supervision in the Non-Academic Institution

Dr Jonathan T. Torrez Dr Torrez trained in the research group of the Public University of Navarra. Therefore, he knows what are the requirements that a student in doctoral training needs and the knowledge that he must acquire to complete his doctoral period.

Duration of the Secondment

Duration: 3 months, distributed throughout the entire doctoral period.

Objectives

  • Learning on the job
  • Professional development opportunities (employability)
  • Application of grants or projects in collaboration

Added Value

The main added value of this collaboration will be that the waste to be recovered in this line of research comes from this company. Therefore, the doctoral student can know exactly the process where it is generated. Likewise, the student has the opportunity to have direct contact with other companies in the sector and develop professionally.

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