Alert Zenón, Ricard

Experimental Sciences & Mathematics

Universitat de Barcelona (UB)

As a theoretical physicist, I work to develop the physics of living matter, particularly at the scale of cells and tissues. We aim to understand how living matter moves on its own and shapes itself to perform biological functions.

Almécija, Sergio

Humanities

Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP)

My research explores creative ways to investigate old questions about the past, present and future of humans and other organisms. To accomplish this, my team enlists disparate evidence: from fossils to biology and behavior of living species, novel large-scale phenomics, or classic philosophy.

Cazorla, Claudio

Engineering Sciences

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

As a computational materials scientist, my research focuses on using advanced quantum and classical simulations, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to understand and design functional materials for energy applications, tackling phase behavior, dynamics, and structure-property relationships.

Gomez Fernandez, Javier

Life & Medical Sciences

Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC)

My work utilizes materials science as the foundation for studying natural systems and developing sustainable solutions. By combining concepts and tools from biology to robotics and industrial engineering, I study and replicate biological principles to integrate them into technological solutions.

Hammond, Ashley

Humanities

Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP)

Ashley Hammond’s research focuses on the discovery, description, and analysis of the fossil record for ape and human evolution, with special interests in biological form and function of the postcranial skeleton.

Neu, Gergely

Engineering Sciences

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

My research is concerned with the mathematical analysis of machine learning algorithms and AI systems, particularly in the context of sequential-decision making where such systems are used to make predictions and take actions in a reactive environment.

Villa Gómez, Katherine

Experimental Sciences & Mathematics

Institut Català d'Investigació Química (ICIQ)

My research focuses on creating advanced photocatalytic systems for sustainable applications, from water purification to waste valorization. In parallel, we engineer artificial micromotors that use light to move, interact and self-assemble into adaptive materials for environmental sensing.