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I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Antwerp in the Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) group. I earned my Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, in 2021, where I specialized in (bio)electrochemical systems for resource recovery. Prior to joining ELCAT, I conducted postdoctoral research at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), focusing on the development and scale-up of innovative electrochemical technologies for critical raw material recovery and COâ‚‚ utilization. During my time at VITO, I contributed to the advancement of gas diffusion electrode systems and explored electrocatalytic methods for sustainable metal recovery. Currently, my research centers on electrocatalysis, COâ‚‚ capture and conversion, and the development of power-to-X electrochemical technologies. I am actively involved in several European projects aimed at advancing COâ‚‚ electrochemical reduction and urea electrosynthesis. Additionally, I have applied for an ERC Starting Grant (2025) to develop a disruptive plasma-assisted electrochemical process for converting Nâ‚‚ into ammonia. My work bridges fundamental science and practical innovation to address critical global sustainability challenges.