Alatzne Carlosena Zubieta

Alatzne Carlosena Zubieta is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, University of A Coruña (UDC), Spain. She is an active member of the Applied Analytical Chemistry research group, contributing significantly to analytical methodologies in industrial, environmental, and agro-food sectors.

Her research interests include:

• Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
• Sample Preparation Techniques
• Green Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental and Industrial Analysis
• Water and Material Quality Assessment

Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on environmental monitoring, particularly concerning microplastics, bioplastics, and metal contamination in water and consumer products. She has developed methodologies for lead detection, polyphenol analysis, and nanoparticle-based sensing, aligning with sustainable and green chemistry principles.

She has received research funding from national bodies like the Ministry of Science and Innovation, regional agencies such as the Xunta de Galicia, and industrial partners including Repsol and Endesa. Her collaborative projects often involve interdisciplinary teams addressing real-world environmental and industrial challenges.

Alatzne Carlosena has supervised multiple PhD and Master’s theses, mentoring students such as Javier Terán Baamonde, Susana Carballo Paradelo, Mónica Felipe Sotelo, and María Jesús Cal Prieto. Her academic advising emphasizes methodological rigor and environmental relevance.

She teaches a wide range of courses including General Chemistry, Analytical Strategies, Water Treatment, and Nanomaterials Characterization across undergraduate and graduate programs in Chemistry, Nanoscience, and Environmental Management.