Claudia Fernandez Martin

Dr. Claudia Fernandez Martin is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Chemical Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, School of Engineering. She is actively involved in research and teaching, with a focus on carbon capture technologies and sustainable materials. She serves as Coordinator of Level 5 and Coordinator of the Environmental & Biodiversity Theme in the School of Engineering, and as Champion of the Circular Economy Theme at the Centre for Energy Transition.

Dr. Fernandez Martin's educational background includes:

• PhD in "Microporous adsorbents from organic polymers. Application in precombustion CO₂ capture processes" (2011) from the University of Oviedo, Spain (Summa Cum Laude)
• MSc in Research in Technology, Diversification, Quality and Energy Saving (2009) from the University of Oviedo, Spain
• MEng in Environmental Sciences, 1st Class (2000-2005) from the University of Granada, Spain

Her research interests focus on materials and gas separation processes for carbon capture, including the synthesis of advanced materials for CO₂ capture, characterization of adsorbents, enhancement of CO₂ recovery through novel regeneration technologies, and recycling of polymeric waste. She has developed expertise in microwave-assisted technologies for carbon capture intensification and plastic waste conversion into valuable materials.

Dr. Fernandez Martin's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable solutions for carbon capture and waste valorization. Her work spans from developing novel adsorbents from waste materials to exploring microwave-assisted processes for more energy-efficient carbon capture. She has made significant contributions to understanding transfer hydrogenation of CO₂ and the conversion of plastic waste into functional materials for environmental applications.

Her scientific achievements have been recognized through several awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) - 2020
• Santander Mobility Award - 2017
• ETP-PECRE Award - 2017
• Santander Mobility Award - 2016
• PhD Scholarship 'JAE-PreDoc' funded by the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) - 2007-2011

As an educator, Dr. Fernandez Martin teaches courses including Environmental Engineering (EA4027), Air & Water Pollution Control (EX501U), and supervises individual and group design projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is also the General Secretary of AMPERE (Association for Microwave Power in Europe for Research and Education), highlighting her leadership in microwave research applications.

She actively supervises PhD students and welcomes new PhD candidates interested in her research areas, particularly in engineering with a focus on carbon capture, sustainable materials, and waste valorization technologies.