Physicist and Materials Engineer with two master's degrees in Advanced Materials Engineering (Edinburgh Napier University) and Advanced Studies in Chemistry (University of Seville). I am a member of the TEP-229 research group since 2019, when I joined the team for the project "Development of Superabsorbent, Innovative, Sustainable, and Value-Added Materials from Biowaste". From September 2021 to July 2024, I completed my PhD that allowed me to leverage my multidisciplinary background in physics, chemistry and materials engineering while addressing my environmental concerns. My primary focus was the development of biodegradable products with added value from waste and by-products of the agro-food industry. I firmly believe that my research contributes to tackling one of today's pressing issues: the accumulation of plastic waste. A significant aspect of my work involves exploring bioplastics as potential substitutes for conventional fossil-based plastics. You can find more information about my research in any of my scientific profiles:-Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0454-0034- Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Alonso-Gonzalez-3Do not hesitate to contact me at marialonsogonzalez@hotmail.com