F. Pelayo García de Arquer

Prof. F. Pelayo García de Arquer is a Professor at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), leading the CO2 Mitigation Accelerated by Photons Group. His research focuses on using photons to advance CO2 capture and conversion into sustainable fuels and chemicals, leveraging catalyst design, computational models, and AI. He explores nanomaterials and photonics for energy storage and electrochemical systems. His work bridges fundamental science and technological innovation.

Research interests include photon-enabled CO2 conversion mechanisms, catalyst optimization, and scalable energy systems. His team addresses challenges in reaction mechanisms, material stability, and industrial scale-up. Notable achievements include the National Young Research Award and Ramón Areces Foundation funding for the Clean Planet project.

Prof. García de Arquer offers positions for Master/PhD students and postdocs in sustainable energy materials and water electrolysis. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing lab-scale innovations with real-world applications. The group’s work is showcased in journals like Nature Sustainability and ACS Energy Letters.