SupervisoryTeam
Miguel Monge
Supervisor Details
Email: Miguel.monge@unirioja.es
Organization Type: University
Organization Name: University of La Rioja
Short Biography: Miguel Monge (MM) is PhD in Chemistry (Doctoral award) from the University of La Rioja (UR). From 2022 he is Full Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the UR. He is co-author of 160 JCR scientific publications and more than 140 communications to national and international conferences. He is specialist on the study of group 11 compounds and metal nanostructures and the study of their optical, biological, catalytic, and photocatalytic properties with results published in top-level journals. He has participated in 8 National projects and has led as PI two European project (Interreg V-POCTEFA). He collaborates with groups working in the field of nanomaterials. He has collaborated with companies such as Avanzare S.L. (development of photocatalysts and UV blocking agents; Centro Tecnológico del Calzado de La Rioja (hollow nanostructures); and (Torrecid S.L.) (nanoparticle inks). He has co-supervised 11 PhD thesis (4 PhD awards) bachelor's (11) and master's (7) theses.
Javier Pérez Martínez
Co-Supervisor Details
Email: jperez@avanzarematerials.com
Organization Type: Non-academic institution
Organization Name: Avanzare Innovación Tecnológica
Short Biography: PhD in chemistry, with more than 20 years of experience in R&D. We have been involved in more than 15 European projects (from VII frame program to Horizonte Europa). We have supervised 2 PhD in the last 3 years.
Added Value: Avanzare innovación tecnólogica has 10 patens, and it has participated in more than 25 EU projects in the last 2 decades. The institution has co-supervised 2 MSCA Fellowships and 5 PhD with some of the most important universities in Spain in the last decade.
ResearchGroup
Description: The research group GEIMA (Grupo de Estudio de Interacciones Metálicas y sus Aplicaciones) is formed by 3 Professors of Inorganic Chemistry; 4 postdoc researchers, 8 PhDs, 3 MSc and 2 BSc students. The group works on the design of group 11 compounds and nanomaterials with improved optical, biological and catalytic properties. We have a strong collaborative network at national level with research groups from different Universities and Research Centres working in some of the above mentioned research lines, including the Universities of Zaragoza, Valladolid, Barcelona, Murcia, Castilla La Mancha, Huelva, Alicante, Pública de Navarra. We also participate in a national network of organometallic chemistry, and we have an international collaborative network including groups in UK, France, Italy, Finland, Germany, Serbia or Switzerland. We also collaborate with national companies such as Avanzare S.L. and Torrecid S.L. in the nanomaterials field. https://investigacion.unirioja.es/grupos/2/detalle
ResearchLine
Description: Design of novel metal-2D semiconductor nanostructures for environmental remediation applications We aim to produce novel anisotropic plasmonic nanoparticles (APNPs) and APNPs-2D semiconductor heterostructures and their application in environmental remediation. The objectives are: (1) Controlling the synthesis of mono and bimetallic APNPs. (2) Assessment of the plasmonic properties of APNPs. (3) Designing APNPs-2D semiconductor heterostructures. (4) Optimization of the plasmonic properties of APNPs-2D semiconductor heterostructures. The design of nanomaterials for light-to-energy conversion applications or elimination of wastewater micropollutants and microorganisms would increase knowledge in photothermal processes such as H2 or steam release. In addition, it would increase the possibilities about the photocatalytic/photothermal performance of the nanomaterials in the removal of environmental micropollutants and antibacterial resistant microorganisms.
Others
Description: Following the goal of the MSCA Green Charter encouraging sustainable thinking in research management, in this PhD project we pursue the fulfilment of some specific measures: - Reduce, reuse and recycle: we will optimize the use of chemical reagents and solvents and we will recycle them whenever it is possible. - Promote green purchasing for project-related materials: we will purchase laboratory material and reagents to local/national suppliers. We will pay special attention to equipment designed for reducing water comsumption. - Promote teleconferencing whenever possible: we will stablish a calendar for teleconference meetings with collaborators and partners, reducing as much as possible travelling. - Develop awareness on environmental sustainability and share ideas and examples of best practice: we will pay attention to the dissemination of the aspects included in the MSCA Green Charter when organizing dissemination activities for primary, high-school or undergraduate students and for the general public.
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
Other Outputs: Attendance to specialized courses
Training Skills
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Grant Writing
- Communication to the civil society and public engagement
- Open Science
- Gender and diversity dimension of research
- Ethics and Research Integrity
- Teaching
- Supervision
- Policy making, such as Green Deal and sustainable practices
- Intellectual Property
- Research Valorization
- Business skills, negotiation, marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Training for job interviews, CV writing
- Advanced Digital Skills
- Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence
- Spanish
ProposedSecondment
Name of Institution: Avanzare Innovación Tecnológica SL
Type of Organisation
- Small and Medium Enterprise
Other Comments:
Co-supervision in the Non-Academic Institution
The co-supervisor will be responsible for supporting the fellow on several research tasks related to the project. This will include the scale-up synthesis of the new photocatalysts; the inclusion of the photocatalysts in polymers, plastic or other matrixes or the use of industrial infraestructures in the scale-up experiments. Specific characterization techniques will be used.
Duration of the Secondment
Duration: 4 months
Objectives
- Learning on the job
- Technology transfer
- Intellectual property rights (IPR) management
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership skills
- Learning negotiation skills
- Professional development opportunities (employability)
- Building partnerships
- Application of grants or projects in collaboration
- Using key research infrastructure
Added Value
The secondment will provide important skills to the fellow. First, the training on scaled-up synthesis or on the use of specific equipment for the inclusion of photocatalysts into polymers or plastic matrixes will provide additional tools for the career development plan of the fellow. Second, the fellow will acquire an additional research viewpoint, the industrial one, what will enhance his/her knowledge. Last, the secondment will help to the fellow to the building up of a collaborative academic/industrial network for his future research career.