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María Cristina García Yebra is a Full Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Alcalá, where she also serves as Deputy Director of the 'Andrés del Río' Institute of Chemical Research. Her academic career spans decades of research in organometallic chemistry, with a focus on transition metal complexes for catalytic applications and sustainable chemistry.
Her research interests include:
- Organometallic chemistry of osmium and palladium
- N-heterocyclic carbene complexes
- Hydrogen storage and chemical energy conversion
- Dendrimer-supported catalysts
- Aqueous-phase organometallic chemistry
- Sustainable catalytic processes
Professor García Yebra leads the 'Dendrímeros, catálisis y nanoquímica' (Dendrimers, catalysis and nanochemistry) research group, which investigates catalytic systems for hydrogen storage, reaction mechanisms involving organometallic complexes, and the preparation of water-soluble metal nanoparticles. Her work bridges fundamental organometallic chemistry with practical applications in energy and sustainability, with recent focus on palladium(I) radical chemistry and solar-powered chemical transformations.
Analysis of her recent publications shows a strong evolution from fundamental organometallic synthesis toward applications in sustainable energy technologies. Her 2023-2024 work demonstrates significant advances in palladium radical chemistry with applications in organic electronics, while her osmium-based catalytic systems continue to provide insights into hydrogen storage mechanisms.
Her scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple research grants from national funding agencies including the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and the University of Alcalá's research programs, with recent projects totaling over €175,000 in external funding.
Professor García Yebra actively mentors graduate students and has developed innovative teaching approaches, including video tutorials for inclusive chemistry laboratory instruction. Her laboratory is equipped with modern instrumentation including HPLC systems for advanced research in organometallic synthesis and characterization.
