Elena Borrego Blanco

Dr. Elena Borrego Blanco is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ), working in the group of Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren within the Homogeneous Catalysis Laboratory. Her research focuses on developing catalytic systems for the selective functionalization of light alkanes under high pressures, specializing in both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

Education:

• Chemical Degree, University of Sevilla
• Master’s in Applied Materials Chemistry, University of Barcelona
• Industrial PhD in Homogeneous Catalysis (University of Huelva) under Profs. Pedro Pérez, Ana Caballero, and Dr. Jesús J. Lázaro (CEPSA)

Research Interests: Elena’s work emphasizes catalytic innovation for sustainable chemical processes, particularly targeting efficient utilization of light alkanes. Her expertise bridges fundamental catalysis with industrial applications, leveraging high-pressure conditions to achieve selective chemical transformations.

Funding: Her current postdoctoral research is supported by the grant PID2022-136623NB-I00/MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, UE.

Labs/Teams: She contributes to the Homogeneous Catalysis Laboratory at ICIQ, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including PhD students, visiting scholars, and senior researchers.