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John Wilman Rodriguez Acosta is a postdoctoral researcher at CIC energiGUNE, where he is a core member of the Electrochemical hydrogen technologies research group. His work focuses on advancing electrochemical systems for sustainable energy storage and hydrogen production, with emphasis on pilot-scale implementation.
He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia) in 2020. During doctoral studies, he completed international research internships at the University of Tours (France), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (Mexico), and the University of Cordoba (Spain).
Dr. Rodriguez's research integrates multiple cutting-edge domains: photoelectrocatalysis for mining wastewater treatment, electrochemical biosensor development for virus detection (HPV and SARS-CoV-2), and solar-driven hydrogen generation. His technical expertise spans metal oxide semiconductor synthesis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, and reactor scale-up from laboratory to pilot systems. Current work prioritizes optimizing photoelectrocatalytic processes for renewable hydrogen production.
His significant recognitions include a European Commission-funded doctoral internship scholarship (2015) and an Honored doctoral thesis award (2020), highlighting early-career excellence in electrochemical engineering.
Dr. Rodriguez actively mentors undergraduate students as thesis director and research advisor in Chemical Engineering programs. He serves as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and regularly presents findings at international conferences, demonstrating strong academic engagement beyond research.
At CIC energiGUNE, he contributes to the Electrochemical hydrogen technologies group's mission of developing next-generation energy storage solutions. His current projects involve designing and simulating photoelectrochemical reactors for solar hydrogen generation, with direct applications in industrial-scale renewable energy infrastructure.
