ALVARO GIL GONZALEZ

Professor Alvaro Gil Gonzalez is affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela. As a researcher at the Materials Institute (iMATUS) and member of the Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT), he specializes in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry while leading research in ceramics, industrial materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques through his leadership of the CMInd research group.

• PhD in Chemistry (University of Santiago de Compostela, 2000)
• Focus on 3D printing, catalytic materials, and sustainable construction
• Active in European research projects (2007–2023)

His research interests span:

• 3D Printing of functional ceramics and catalytic systems
• Catalysis for chemical reactions and environmental applications
• Sustainable Materials using agricultural waste (argan shells, wheat straw)
• Ceramic Science including alumina composites and photonic crystals
• Environmental Engineering through industrial waste recycling

Recent publications (2017–2025) demonstrate expertise in:

• 3D-printed catalytic systems
• Waste-to-resource material design
• Graphene-oxide composites
• Metal-free photocatalysis
• Nanostructured healthcare materials
• Photonic crystal fabrication

As a faculty member at USC, he combines academic leadership with experimental innovation in advanced material synthesis and characterization techniques.