OSCAR RODRIGUEZ FIGUEIRAS

Dr. Oscar Rodriguez Figueiras is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering. His research focuses on separation processes, ionic liquids, and phase equilibria. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2004), supervised by Dr. Alberto Arce Arce and Dra. Ana María Soto Campos.

Research Interests: Dr. Figueiras specializes in sustainable separation techniques, particularly liquid-liquid extraction and aqueous two-phase systems. He explores applications in biocatalysis, environmental biotechnology, and food processing. His work addresses challenges in polymer-vapor systems, enzyme stabilization, and carbon capture. Recent projects include optimizing deterpenation processes for essential oils and enhancing lactose recovery from cheese whey.

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (2004), University of Santiago de Compostela

Labs/Teams: He is a core member of the EQUIFASE group (equifase.usc.gal), dedicated to sustainable separation processes.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advising records are detailed in the provided text.