José María Natta March

Dr. José María Natta March is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). With a career spanning decades, he contributes to both academic and industrial domains, combining his role as a researcher and educator with his position as Quality Manager at ANTONIO NADAL DESTIL·LERIES SLU since 1990.

• Education: Graduate in Chemical Sciences (1989), Specialist Technician in Food Microbiology (2001), Master in Chemical Science and Technology (2007), PhD in Chemistry (2014), and Master's in Human Nutrition and Food Quality (2015) from UIB.
• Teaching: Currently teaches General Chemistry Laboratory II (21405) in the Chemistry degree program, with a consistent teaching role across multiple academic years (2020-21 to 2025-26).
• Research Focus: His expertise spans chemical engineering, food microbiology, nutrition, and quality management in food industries, informed by his academic credentials and professional experience.
• Lab Affiliation: Affiliated with the Chemical Engineering research group at the Mateu Orfila i Rotger building (EQ12, ground floor), indicating collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.