Olga Martin Cadiz

Olga Martin Cadiz is an Associate Professor at the University Carlos III of Madrid, affiliated with the Academic Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering. She is a member of the Polymers and Composites research group, associated with the Álvaro Alonso Barba Institute of Chemistry and Materials Technology.

Her research focuses on polymer composites, nanotechnology, and functional materials for food packaging and industrial applications. Key areas include antibacterial materials, environmental sustainability, and the use of nanomaterials like graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and MXene to enhance material properties.

Recent publications highlight advancements in active food packaging, metal-polymer hybrids, and catalytic nanomaterials. Her work integrates nanotechnology for biocidal properties, flame retardancy, and catalytic applications.

• Notable Scientific Awards:
  • Patent: Material compuesto antimicrobiano (2023)
  • Patent: Nanocompuestos de sales dobles de cobre (2021)

She supervises research projects on polymer-based antimicrobial materials and has participated in grants from institutions like the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI), Airbus Operations, and the Ministry of Science and Innovation.