Expertise
A quick view of my background and experience
Expertise
A quick view of my background and experience
Experience
Experience
Project Manager – Proposal Writer
CIRCE Research Centre (Zaragoza, Spain)
October 2018 – Present
Research Centre for Energy Resources and Consumption
Grant proposal writing and project management of Horizon Europe projects
Consortia creation and organisation of public-private partnership initiatives.
Creation of technology transfer initiatives and support to innovation.
Internal training and support to researchers on funding opportunities.
Participation on implementation of European projects as technical expert.
Research Project Manager
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain)
October 2017 – September 2018
At the Institute of Energy Technologies (INTE).
Responsible for the coordination of public-private partnership initiatives.
Proposal writing, reporting and monitoring of public grants, specially Horizon 2020.
Creation of technology transfer initiatives and support to innovation.
Development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies.
Advising researchers on funding opportunities and new partnerships.
Innovation Consultant – Proposal Writer
Inspiralia (remote-based)
July 2017 – September 2018
Proposal writing and project management for H2020's SME Instrument.
Market analysis and scientific background research.
Business model preparation and commercial strategy planning.
Work packages development.
Definition of agreements and liaison with key stakeholders.
Editor & Communications Specialist
MDPI (Barcelona, Spain)
November 2016 – June 2017
Handling scientific manuscripts from submission to publication, including peer-review and editing.
Developing external and internal communications in our portfolio of journals.
Optimising digital presence of our journals, with a focus on social media management.
Fostering collaboration with stakeholders and launch of new products with scientific societies.
Organisation of scientific conferences and events.
Development Editor
Royal Society of Chemistry (Cambridge, UK)
October 2014 – October 2016
Commissioning top-tier content from leading authors in the field.
Ensuring fluent communication with Advisory Boards, Associate Editors and key stakeholders.
Responsible for the visibility of our products via e-alerts, targeted mailings and social media.
Creating engaging digital content and technical documentation for our website and blogs.
Representing the journal in conferences and scientific events.
Journals: ChemComm, Chemical Science, Chemical Society Reviews.
Publishing Assistant – Databases
Royal Society of Chemistry (Cambridge, UK)
November 2013 – September 2014
Full production of Analytical Abstracts and Chemicals Safety NewsBase.
Audit of new terminology to ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
Data curation and input for the organic chemistry databases.
Monitoring and analysis of database metrics and monthly reports.
Acquisitions management from all database products and journals.
Answering queries from vendors and customers, providing the best level of customer service.
Site Chemist
Augean PLC (Hinckley, UK)
September 2013 – November 2013
Responsibility for ensuring inspection, transfer and processing of chemical waste on site.
Preparation and revision of COSHH assessments and material safety documentation.
Maintenance of waste stock levels in line with legislation and customer service requirements.
Acceptance checking on incoming loads and creation of non-conformance reports.
Research Intern
Spanish National Research Council (Zaragoza, Spain)
July 2012 – August 2012
Department of Plant Nutrition at the Experimental Station of Aula Dei, CSIC.
Responsible for the daily monitoring and control of several growing parameters of the cultures.
Performing MS–HPLC and UV–Visible analysis of samples under minimal supervision
Preparation of clear reports and presentations, interpreting and analysing data obtained.
Research Intern
Institute of Chemical Synthesis and Homogenous Catalysis (Zaragoza, Spain)
July 2011 – August 2011
Department of Organometallic Compounds.
Improved the study and synthesis of phosphate ligands, particularly the phosphaadamantane.
Performed IR and NMR determination of samples and following interpretation.
Completed solubility analysis of synthesised products
Education
Education
PhD in Economics and Business
National University of Distance Education, Spain
2024 – ongoing
Theme: "European Funding Programmes: Overlaps and Niches in Energy Research".
Supervised by Prof. Nieves Arranz, Department of Applied Economics.
Management and Promotion of International R&D&I Projects
Technical University of Madrid, Spain
2021 – 2022
Addressing the features and structure of the new Horizon Europe programme. The training framework is extended to other international R&D&I programmes such as EUREKA, the European Space Agency, LIFE+, Interreg Europe and COST programmes, with the aim of increasing the knowledge of international science and technology organisations, as well as to promote the use of European-Level Research Infrastructures Facilities.
Strategic Management of Technology Centres
ESADE Business & Law School, Spain
2020 – 2021
Programme aimed at professionals, technologists and research centres’ managers to speed up the conversion of innovation and knowledge into economic sustainability and prosperity for the environment.
MChem (5th year - Erasmus Programme)
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
2012 – 2013
Research Project: Decapitation and metallation of 1,1’-bis(o-carborane).
Supervised by Prof. Alan J. Welch, Chair in Inorganic Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University.
Published: Icosahedral metallacarborane/carborane species derived from 1,1′-bis(o-carborane).
Dalton Trans., 2015, 44, 5628-5637. DOI: 10.1039/C5DT00081E.
MSc in Chemistry
University of Zaragoza, Spain
2008 – 2013
5-year Spanish degree in Chemistry (Licenciatura)
Basic contents: Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic and Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Bonds and Structure of Materials, Chemical Engineering, Classic and Quantum Mechanics, Computational Chemistry, Experimentation in Chemical Synthesis, Instrumental Techniques, Materials Science, Microstructures and Properties of Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Quality Management, Structural Calculations.
ADDITIONAL COURSES & TRAINING
CitiES 2030: The cities we want
Menéndez Pelayo International University
Implementation of the EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities in Spain.
European Science Diplomacy
S4D4C
Using science for/in diplomacy for addressing global challenges.
Coaching and Professional Development Strategies
MSH Formation Centre
Running effective meetings and concepts of leadership, management and team motivation.
Project management: The basics for success
University of California-Irvine online, Coursera
Combining the essential elements of project management and team leadership.
Google Analytics Platform Principles
Analytics Academy, Google
Focused on the four main components: data collection, processing, configuration and reporting.
ISO 9001 and Audits
Course from the Official Association of Chemists of Aragon and Navarra
Quality management systems and audits concepts, with particular focus on ISO 9001.