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BIOCTANE at Clustering Event on Advanced Biofuels
The BIOCTANE project participated in the Clustering Event on Advanced Biofuels, which brought together more than 30 Horizon Europe Research and Innovation and Innovation Actions projects working on sustainable fuels for aviation, maritime, and heavy road transport. The workshop provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of key technical challenges, and strengthening collaboration across…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 12, 2026, Patricia Pizarro took part in the activities celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, delivering an outreach talk to 3rd‑year secondary school students (3º ESO) at IES Victoria Kent (Fuenlabrada). The talk, titled “Researching to Unlock the Value of Organic Waste” introduced students to how research can transform…
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2nd BioCircular Summit 2026
On January 28, IMDEA Energy participated in the 2nd BioCircular Summit 2026, showcasing the institute’s contribution to accelerating the transition towards Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through bio-waste valorisation and circular‑economy approaches. During the event, Patricia Pizarro (Senior Associate Researcher at the Thermochemical Processes Unit of IMDEA Energy and Full Professor at URJC) presented the poster:“IMDEA…
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New Team Member
We are excited to welcome Ignacio Lemir as a new team member of the BIOCTANE project! Ignacio Lemir is a Chemist (BSc in Chemistry) who obtained his PhD at the National University of Córdoba (Argentina). After completing his doctorate, he joined IMDEA Energy, where he expanded his expertise in materials science and continuous-flow reaction systems,…
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New Team Member
We are excited to welcome Lidia Amodio as a new team member of the BIOCTANE project! Lidia Amodio is a Chemical Engineer who holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Salerno (Italy). She earned her PhD at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Spain), carrying out her research at IMDEA Energy, in…
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BIOCTANE Scientific Workshop at TU Hamburg – A Day of Insights and Collaboration
On 6 October 2025, the second BIOCTANE Scientific Workshop took place at the Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg). The full-day event brought together 52 participants from research institutions, universities, and industry. The workshop focused on key technological aspects of the biochemical conversion of biogenic waste into renewable aviation fuels. Presentations addressed both individual process…