Maria Muñoz Tapia

Maria Muñoz Tapia is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Her research focuses on nanocomposite materials, nanoparticle synthesis, and electrochemical sensors. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences (1988) and a prior degree in Analytical Chemistry (1985), both from UAB.

Key research projects include microbial colonization studies, electrochemical reactor development, and nanocomposite-based biosensors. She has led or collaborated on projects funded by entities like the European Regional Development Fund and the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness.

Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and innovation. Notable research outputs include advancements in microbial biosensors, intermatrix synthesis methods, and electrocatalytic nanocomposites.

Dr. Muñoz Tapia has supervised multiple research projects and maintains active collaborations in material science and environmental chemistry.