Jordi Llorca Pique

Jordi Llorca Pique is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Eastern Barcelona School of Engineering (EEBE), part of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He is affiliated with the Institute of Energy Techniques and leads multiple research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions.

His research expertise spans catalysis, hydrogen production, renewable energy, environmental engineering, and advanced materials science. Llorca Pique's work focuses on developing novel catalytic materials for energy conversion processes, particularly in hydrogen production, CO2 utilization, and sustainable fuel development. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including Direct Ink Writing for catalyst fabrication and investigates both fundamental reaction mechanisms and practical applications for clean energy technologies.

The most recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in developing structured catalytic materials for hydrogen production, CO2 conversion to valuable chemicals, and advanced materials for energy applications. His work demonstrates particular innovation in additive manufacturing of catalytic structures, bimetallic catalyst systems, and novel approaches to CO2 hydrogenation. The research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, chemical engineering, and environmental science domains.

Llorca Pique has successfully supervised multiple PhD students and leads several major research groups including CCEM (Center for Research in Multiscale Science and Engineering of Barcelona), NEMEN (Nanoengineering of Materials Applied to Energy), CER-H2 (UPC Hydrogen Research Center), and ENCORE (Energy, Catalysis, Process and Reaction Engineering). His work has received significant funding from competitive national and European research programs.

His laboratory maintains strong industry connections and focuses on translating fundamental research into practical energy solutions, particularly in the areas of hydrogen economy and carbon-neutral fuel production. The research group actively collaborates with international partners and participates in European research initiatives addressing sustainable energy challenges.