Bárbara Socas Rodríguez

Bárbara Socas Rodríguez serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of La Laguna (ULL), Spain, where she leads research in sustainable analytical methodologies. Affiliated with the INM institute and AQAIMPA research group (Applied Chemical Analysis to Industry, Environment and Agri-food Products), her work bridges academic rigor with real-world food safety applications.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (2011) from ULL with Extraordinary Prize
• PhD in Chemistry (2017) from ULL on analytical methodologies for estrogenic compounds, also awarded Extraordinary Prize

Her research pioneers green analytical chemistry through deep eutectic solvents and microextraction techniques for detecting contaminants in food and environmental matrices. She integrates foodomics principles to assess pesticide residues, plastic migrants, and vitamin D metabolites using advanced chromatographic systems. Current projects focus on valorizing food by-products while ensuring safety through sustainable protocols.

Recent publications reveal dual expertise in cutting-edge contaminant analysis and educational innovation. Her analytical work emphasizes solvent reduction and energy efficiency in extraction methods, while pedagogical studies develop flipped classroom models and virtual simulators for chemistry education.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• ULL Extraordinary Prizes for both Bachelor's and PhD degrees
• Carl Trygger Foundation Fellowship for vitamin D methodology development
• Juan de la Cierva Formación postdoctoral contract at CIAL (CSIC)
• Multiple JAE-Intro and Ministry of Education research fellowships

She actively supervises Final Degree and Master's projects while participating in international research consortia. Her grant portfolio spans EU-funded initiatives to regional Canary Islands projects focused on food security. Current collaborations include the Laboratory of Foodomics at CIAL (CSIC) and Green Technology Group at Lund University.

As core member of AQAIMPA, she directs analytical workflows for the Official PhD Program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at ULL, specializing in nano-liquid chromatography and supercritical fluid techniques for complex biological matrices.