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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 CO₂ 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, CO₂ capture and conversion, and the development of power-to-X electrochemical technologies. I am actively involved in several European projects aimed at advancing CO₂ 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 N₂ into ammonia. My work bridges fundamental science and practical innovation to address critical global sustainability challenges.