Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Director of the Laboratory of Molecular Nanotechnology, a research center that works on the synthesis and application of nanostructured materials for the sustainable production of chemicals and energy at the University of Alicante, http://nanomol.es/en/home/

President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Previously served as Vice President of the Inorganic Chemistry Division and as a member of the Executive Committee and Bureau of IUPAC https://iupac.org/

President of the Young Academy of Spain, which brings together 50 of the country's most talented young researchers and works to promote science, research, and innovation in Spain https://academiajoven.es/

Rafael del Pino Professor. Since 2019, he has directed the Science and Society Chair and the 10 Technologies for Spain report, which identifies, explains, and puts into context the 10 technologies that, in the opinion of an expert panel, are key to improving the competitiveness of the Spanish productive sector.

Founder of Rive Technology, a technology-based company that commercializes nanostructured catalysts that significantly reduce CO2 emissions while increasing energy efficiency. In 2019, W. R. Grace acquired this technology and now markets it worldwide https://grace.com/industries/refining-technologies/fcc-catalyst-application/

Founder and President of Celera, a talent acceleration program that supports and provides resources and mentoring to 10 young members each year. 80 young people have already benefited from this program. They have funded more than 10 companies valued at $500 million and are mentoring other young people https://www.acelerame.org/

His contributions to chemistry, catalysis and sustainable energy generation have been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards, including the King Jaime I Award in 2014, the Kathryn C. Hach Award for Best Entrepreneur in the Chemical Sector by the American Chemical Society in 2018, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Chemical Society and a Member of the Emerging Technologies Council of the World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/javier-garcia-martinez