David Jaime Cocovi Solberg

David Jaime Cocovi Solberg is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), focusing on instrumentation design for exposome assessment. He is also a visiting professor at Gdańsk University of Technology (GUT) and maintains academic ties with the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he completed his education and contributed to the FITRACE research group. His interdisciplinary work bridges environmental chemistry, analytical instrumentation, and data automation.

Education:

• Bachelor in Chemistry, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), 2010
• Master in Chemical Science and Technology, UIB, 2011
• PhD in Chemical Science and Technology, UIB, 2017 (cum laude)
• Predoctoral stays at DTU (Denmark), BOKU (Austria), and University of Valencia (Spain)

His research focuses on environmental chemistry, chromatographic analysis, automation, and instrumentation technology. He specializes in the orthogonalization of separations, data processing using Python, and the development of miniaturized, field-deployable analytical systems. His work supports exposome research through innovative instrumentation and software tools.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing automated, miniaturized analytical systems for environmental monitoring, particularly for emerging contaminants, PFAS, and endocrine disruptors. His research integrates separation science, microfluidics, sensor networks, and machine learning, with a consistent emphasis on open-source software (e.g., CocoSoft) and real-time, on-site detection. The keywords span environmental chemistry, analytical instrumentation, and data science, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

Scientific Awards:

• Recipient of 3 research awards (specific names not provided)
• Holds intellectual property for the software 'CocoSoft'

He has delivered over 300 hours of teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs, particularly in Instrumental Methods in Environmental Chemistry and Soil Chemistry and Control at UIB. He has served as a reviewer for leading journals including Science of the Total Environment, Talanta, Micromachines, and Sensors. He has not disclosed specific grant funding, but his research output and software development suggest active project involvement. His professional service includes membership in SEQA, SECyTA, QUIMIBAL, SETAC, and the judicial expert panel of the Balearic Islands High Court.

David Cocovi Solberg is actively involved in the Flow Injection and Trace Analysis (FI-TRACE) Consolidated R+D+I Group at UIB as a member, contributing to trace analysis and flow-based systems research. His work combines laboratory innovation with practical applications in environmental monitoring, supported by a strong publication record and software development.