MARIA DE LA FLOR RODRIGUEZ PRIETO

Prof. Maria de la Flor Rodriguez Prieto is a Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Her research focuses on biophysical chemistry, photophysics, and spectroscopy, with particular emphasis on molecular mechanisms of proton transfer, amyloid aggregation, and G-quadruplex structures. She leads the BioPhysChem group (Biophysical Chemistry, Photophysics and Spectroscopy), exploring applications in fluorescence sensing and neurodegenerative disease diagnostics.

Her work bridges molecular dynamics and biological systems, including studies on mitochondrial G-quadruplexes and amyloid-β oligomer fluorescence. Recent advancements include developing ratiometric sensors for amyloid fibrils and elucidating solvent-dependent proton transfer pathways in photoactive molecules. Her research integrates computational modeling with experimental techniques like fluorescence spectroscopy and kinetic analysis.

Key areas of investigation include:

• Photoinduced proton/electron transfer mechanisms
• Design of fluorescent probes for biomolecular interactions
• Structure-property relationships in supramolecular systems

Publications highlight contributions to understanding amyloid aggregation biomarkers, solvent effects on molecular behavior, and proton transfer dynamics in aqueous and non-aqueous environments. Her group collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials science.