Vanessa Ripoll Morales

Vanessa Ripoll Morales serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Chemical Engineering and Industrial Design at the Technical University of Madrid's School of Industrial Engineering. She holds dual appointments as both a 'Profesor Ayudante Doctor' (since September 2023) and a 'Permanent Labor Professor' (through May 2025), and is an active member of the Sustainable Environmental Management and Advanced Water and Waste Treatment research group.

Dr. Ripoll Morales specializes in sustainable chemical processes with research interests spanning catalysis, biodiesel production, waste treatment, and environmental management. Her work focuses particularly on converting glycerol (a biodiesel industry byproduct) into valuable chemicals like glycerol carbonate through catalytic transesterification. This research addresses critical sustainability challenges in renewable energy production by finding valuable applications for waste streams.

Her publication record demonstrates expertise in analyzing both chemo- and biocatalytic approaches to glycerol conversion, with emphasis on understanding how catalyst selection and operating conditions affect process efficiency. Her research contributes significantly to improving the economic viability and environmental sustainability of biodiesel production.

As a member of the Sustainable Environmental Management research group, Dr. Ripoll Morales collaborates on advancing environmentally friendly chemical processes and waste valorization techniques. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges chemical engineering with environmental science, biochemistry of lipids, and microbial biotechnology to develop comprehensive solutions for sustainable industrial practices.