Emilio Palomares

Prof. Emilio Palomares is a Research Professor and Director of the Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ). His research focuses on molecules and materials for energy devices, including solar cells, LEDs, and CO₂ electrocatalysts. He leads a multidisciplinary group exploring optoelectronic interfaces, quantum coherence in solar cells, and CO₂ reduction technologies. His contributions span over 280 publications and prestigious awards like the Narcís Monturiol Medal (2024) and ERC Advanced Grant (2023).

Education: PhD in Chemistry (UPV/ITQ-CSIC, 2001), postdoctoral training at Imperial College London (Marie Curie Fellowship). Key academic roles include ICREA Research Professor (2009) and ICIQ Director (2020).

Research Interests: Energy materials synthesis, interfacial charge dynamics, CO₂ conversion, and scalable catalysts. Techniques include transient spectroscopy and advanced device characterization.

Funding & Projects: Leads major initiatives like CESC (CO₂-to-chemicals), PEARL (perovskite solar cells), and Excited (quantum coherence in solar energy). Active in Horizon Europe and Spanish national grants.

Awards: Recognitions include Young Chemist Award (2006), ERC Starting/Proof of Concept (2009/2015), and international fellowships.