Consulting on lithium battery value chain (chemistry, cell manufacturing process) and critical raw materials. Applied industrial ecology tools such as ISO-compliant (14040/44) life cycle assessment and material flow analysis for H2020 research and development projects. • Completed two deliverables of H2020 projects: 1- Eco-design for emerging LIB technology and its production processes based on life cycle assessment considering new regulation and battery passport 2- Prospective material… Show more Consulting on lithium battery value chain (chemistry, cell manufacturing process) and critical raw materials. Applied industrial ecology tools such as ISO-compliant (14040/44) life cycle assessment and material flow analysis for H2020 research and development projects. • Completed two deliverables of H2020 projects: 1- Eco-design for emerging LIB technology and its production processes based on life cycle assessment considering new regulation and battery passport 2- Prospective material flow analysis on Cobalt recycling and its influence on the CRM needs in the European energy transition to electric vehicles considering the upcoming Battery legislation. Assisted in a Life cycle assessment study for a private company. • Developed strong data analysis skills by collecting and interpreting manufacturing data from stakeholders, including raw materials, energy usage and emissions, and waste generation. • Conveyed findings and recommendations regularly at formal meetings. Designed and led a 2 days workshop on the eco-design of lithium-ion batteries and their cell assembly processes (e.g. lithium cell manufacturing, steel machining, etc)• Assisted in project monitoring and reporting of three cross-functional European-funded projects. Liaised with three consortiums of industry experts, academia, and RTOs.• Supported two standardization and regulation assessments of batteries. Special relevance in the context of EU battery regulation. • Engaged in business development by assisting battery-related conferences and networking events.• Analysed business opportunities on European ecolabel Show less

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) volunteering experience in renewable energy promotion via online marketing. • Outreached and actively engaged relevant energy market stakeholders (energy producers, traders, consumers, consultancies, NGOs, and local governments) through B2B and B2C meetings to expand the EKOenergy network. Provided information on the energy market (Guarantees of Origin, I-REC, EACs, LEED, carbon accounting and standards, GHG protocol scope 2) • Promoted EKOenergy brand… Show more ESC (European Solidarity Corps) volunteering experience in renewable energy promotion via online marketing. • Outreached and actively engaged relevant energy market stakeholders (energy producers, traders, consumers, consultancies, NGOs, and local governments) through B2B and B2C meetings to expand the EKOenergy network. Provided information on the energy market (Guarantees of Origin, I-REC, EACs, LEED, carbon accounting and standards, GHG protocol scope 2) • Promoted EKOenergy brand through cooperation with partners in their communications. • Prepared communication materials (leaflets, brochures, presentations), reports, and articles (such as interviews with consumers) about the EKOenergy brand. Coordinated the launching of a social media campaign with the volunteer team about energy for manufacturing of cosmetic products.• Project management tasks such as answering inquiries, following up with licensees and consumers (10 clients), etc, and social media management tasks such as content creation and scheduling posts on social media. • Translation of official documents, articles, and websites from Spanish to English and vice versa. • Evaluated 300 renewable energy projects and pre-selection for the 2021 EKOenergy Climate Fund call.• Website management through WordPress. • Climate activism: participation in actions to promote green energy and environment and climate protection such as demonstrations, river restoration activities, and clean-ups. Show less

Electrochemical processes unit Involved in R&D&I internal and external projects of the electrochemical processes’ unit, related to redox flow batteries development. I focused on developing strategies to reduce their cost and environmental impact.• Planned and executed multidisciplinary experimental research focused on strategies for membrane removal and vanadium replacement by using immiscible fluids or fully organic RFB and porous separators. This research concluded with the… Show more Electrochemical processes unit Involved in R&D&I internal and external projects of the electrochemical processes’ unit, related to redox flow batteries development. I focused on developing strategies to reduce their cost and environmental impact.• Planned and executed multidisciplinary experimental research focused on strategies for membrane removal and vanadium replacement by using immiscible fluids or fully organic RFB and porous separators. This research concluded with the publication of two scientific articles, a submitted patent, and the development of a unique design membrane-free battery reactor• Designed, prototyped, and operated an innovative electrochemical reactor for membrane-free RFB based on immiscible fluids. Assembling and operation of commercial lab-scale electrochemical reactors.• Collected and analyzed electrochemical data from experiments. Characterized RFB, electrolytes, and organic redox molecules using electrochemical techniques such as cycling protocols, voltammetry, polarization, and impedance spectroscopy. Optimized process parameters (flow rate, current, etc) in terms of the limiting factors (resistance, overpotential, battery usable capacity) of the battery. Determined partition coefficients by UV-vis spectrometry and other chemical characterization methods)• Disseminated progress through posters, internal conferences, and internal reports. Participated in seven events for scientific dissemination for youngsters• Managed laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and availability. Reduced the cost of new lab-reactors and spare parts by up to 50%. Set up of gas lines, reactors, and glove box maintenance. Achievements:o Adjustment capacity and resilience. Teamwork skills. o Ability to independently conduct experiments and analysis of the samples and to calibrate and operate equipment for measurements Show less

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Greenhouse gas production control during nitrogen removal processes from rejected water in activated sludge systemsPerformed tasks:• Literature review. • Assisted in the operation of the biological reactor, sample collection, and chemical analysis (pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen measurement NH4-N, NO3-N, NO2-N. • Collected and interpreted operational data.

Advanced material processing laboratory Performed tasks:• Reviewed existing literature on nitrogen-modified graphene and silicon for Li-ion batteries. • Operated ICP reactor and optimized its process parameters (flow rate, T, material feed) to obtain nano-silicon coated with carbon and modified graphene. • Material collection and sample preparation in the glove box. Chemical characterization by using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and SEM/TEM. • Collected… Show more Advanced material processing laboratory Performed tasks:• Reviewed existing literature on nitrogen-modified graphene and silicon for Li-ion batteries. • Operated ICP reactor and optimized its process parameters (flow rate, T, material feed) to obtain nano-silicon coated with carbon and modified graphene. • Material collection and sample preparation in the glove box. Chemical characterization by using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and SEM/TEM. • Collected and treated data to obtain an approximation of chemical material composition. Show less

Waste water treatment plant technicianPerformed tasks: • Monitoring of the main WWTP (COD, BOD) parameters. • Technical reporting about the operational state of the plant.

UCLM - TEQUIMA laboratoryMicrobiological fuel cell development for energy production and wastewater treatment.• Literature research on the water-energy nexus. The research concluded with an awarded bachelor's thesis and participation in one research article. • Prototyping of a microbiological fuel cell. Started, operated, and optimized the fuel cell according to electrode material, feeding solution, and microorganisms culture starter.• Preparation of feeding solution and daily… Show more UCLM - TEQUIMA laboratoryMicrobiological fuel cell development for energy production and wastewater treatment.• Literature research on the water-energy nexus. The research concluded with an awarded bachelor's thesis and participation in one research article. • Prototyping of a microbiological fuel cell. Started, operated, and optimized the fuel cell according to electrode material, feeding solution, and microorganisms culture starter.• Preparation of feeding solution and daily feeding of the cells. Treated wastewater characterization by COD, TOC nitrogen, and phosphorous content, and conductivity.• Electrochemical characterization of the fuel cell by continuous voltage measurement, power, and polarization curves. • Economical assessment and pre-evaluation of scalability. Show less