Miguel Adrover Estelrich

Dr. Miguel Adrover Estelrich is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he has been an active faculty member since 2006. He is based in the Mateu Orfila i Rotger (Chemistry) building and teaches courses such as Physical Chemistry III, Chemistry of Biological Macromolecules, and Experimentation in Biological Chemistry across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Graduated in Chemical Sciences, UIB (2003)
• PhD in Chemistry, UIB (2008)
• Postdoctoral Research, National Institute for Medical Research, London (2009–2010)

His research focuses on protein glycation and its role in neurodegeneration in diabetic patients. He uses techniques such as NMR spectroscopy to study protein structure, aggregation, and denaturation. His early work involved kinetic studies of vitamin B6 derivatives and carbohydrates as inhibitors of glycation.

The trends in his research, reflected across his publications, emphasize molecular mechanisms of disease, protein misfolding, and structural biochemistry. His work bridges physical chemistry and biomedical applications, particularly in diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.

Dr. Adrover has achieved 3 six-year research evaluations and 3 five-year teaching evaluations, indicating sustained excellence in both domains. He has directed 2 PhD theses, 13 Master's projects, and 5 Final Degree projects, demonstrating strong mentorship.

• Member, Interdisciplinary Group on Neurodegeneration, Vascular and Metabolic Diseases (INNoVAM)
• Participated in 30 research projects
• Published 58 JCR-indexed articles (h-index: 20, 1073 citations)
• Holds a granted patent

He continues active research and teaching at UIB, contributing to both education and scientific understanding of metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.