ANA MARIA SOTO CAMPOS

Dr. Ana María Soto Campos is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). Her research focuses on sustainable separation processes, particularly involving ionic liquids for applications in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), solubility phenomena, and environmental technologies. She leads the EQUIFASE research group, dedicated to advancing separation processes through innovative chemical engineering solutions. Dr. Soto completed her PhD at the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1994 under the supervision of Dr. Alberto Arce Arce and Dr. Antonio Blanco Seoane.

Her work spans experimental and theoretical studies on ionic liquids' behavior in various systems, including their use in EOR, pollutant remediation, and bioresource extraction. Key contributions include the development of surfactant-ionic liquid formulations for carbonate reservoirs and the analysis of phase equilibria in complex mixtures. Dr. Soto has also explored the synthesis of nanoparticles in ionic liquids for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and the design of sustainable solvent systems for industrial applications.

Her recent publications (2022-2025) highlight advancements in EOR using ionic liquids, solubility enhancements for amino acids, and the integration of nanotechnology in chemical processes. Despite extensive research output, no specific scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.