Josep Duran Carpintero

Josep Duran Carpintero is a University Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, with a career spanning since 1991. His work focuses on transition metal catalysis, particularly platinum-, rhodium-, and palladium-based catalysts, and he co-leads innovative chemistry outreach initiatives.

• Co-Director of BIMATEC (Advanced Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group)
• Member of DiMoCat (Design and Modeling of Reactions Catalyzed by Transition Metals)
• Director of the Josep Pallach Institute of Education Sciences (2016-2022)

Research Interests: His work bridges inorganic chemistry and scientific communication, emphasizing public engagement through projects like Reacciona...explota! and U-Au! Este es química. These initiatives combine chemical research with digital communication, reaching over 1 million YouTube subscribers.

Scientific Awards:

• ACCC Scientific Communication Prize (2023)
• Individual Jaume Vicens Vives Teaching Distinction (2019)
• Collective Jaume Vicens Vives Awards (2007, 2020)

Outreach Leadership: He pioneered virtual teaching methodologies and founded the Flipped Classroom Teaching Innovation Network. His projects focus on STEAM education and societal impact of science.