Daniel Roca Sanjuan

Daniel Roca Sanjuan is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Chemistry at the Universitat de València, where he is affiliated with the Department of Physical Chemistry and the Institute of Molecular Science (ICMOL). He leads research within the QCEXVAL group, focusing on the quantum chemistry of excited states and photophysical processes in biomolecules.

His research interests lie at the intersection of theoretical and computational chemistry, particularly in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying DNA photoreactivity and charge transfer dynamics. Using advanced quantum chemical methods, his work contributes to the fundamental understanding of light-induced processes in biological systems.

The trends in his research, though not explicitly detailed in publications here, center on excited-state phenomena, with emphasis on photoinduced reactions, non-adiabatic dynamics, and electronic structure theory applied to nucleic acids. These efforts support broader applications in photomedicine, DNA damage prevention, and molecular photonics.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
Daniel Roca Sanjuan supervised PhD research leading to a thesis on the molecular basis of DNA photoreactivity and charge transfer. He was co-supervised by Dr. Manuela Merchán and Dr. Luis Serrano Andrés. While no current advisees or grants are listed, his role in doctoral training indicates active mentorship within the QCEXVAL research group.

Labs and Teams:
He is a key member of the QCEXVAL (Quantum Chemistry of the Excited State) research group at the Institute of Molecular Science (ICMOL), a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to cutting-edge molecular science with a strong focus on theoretical and computational approaches.