Prof. Jesús Santamaría, Director of NANBIOSIS Unit 9, wins the Aragón Investiga Award for his pioneering contributions to nanomaterials and research excellence.
Zaragoza, november 2024. The Aragón Investiga Award for Research Excellence has been awarded to Prof. Jesús Santamaría Ramiro, a distinguished researcher and Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Zaragoza, and Scientific Director of Unit 9 of NANBIOSIS.
Prof. Santamaría is the principal investigator of the Nanostructured Films and Particles group, where Unit 9 is located. He is also a key member of the Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragón (INMA), a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence jointly supported by the University of Zaragoza and CSIC.
A brilliant scientific career
Recognized as one of Europe’s leading researchers in the synthesis and applications of nanomaterials, Prof. Santamaría has dedicated his career to pioneering advanced methods for nanomaterial synthesis using non-conventional technologies. His work has found groundbreaking applications in nanomaterials, unconventional catalysis, and molecular recognition, significantly advancing these fields.
Among his most notable achievements are the foundation of the Aragón Institute of Nanoscience and the receipt of two prestigious Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC), a testament to the transformative impact of his work.
The award was presented by Claudia Pérez Forniés, Regional Minister of Education, Science and Universities, of Aragón, during a ceremony that celebrated excellence in research and innovation.
NANBIOSIS congratulates Prof. Jesús Santamaría on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his enduring contributions to the advancement of nanoscience and its applications.
Prof. Santamaría serves as the Scientific Director of the NANBIOSIS Unit 9 (Synthesis of Nanoparticles Unit), a facility dedicated to the development of nanoparticles and nanostructures for biomedical and technological applications. The Unit plays a crucial role in supporting cutting-edge research through its state-of-the-art synthesis capabilities.
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