Patricia Torruella Barrios

Patricia Torruella Barrios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull.

Her research focuses on:

• Protein and enzyme identification and molecular analysis
• Therapeutic target validation
• Enzyme design for biocatalysis applications
• Biotechnology applications in microorganisms

She has served as:

• Technical Secretary of the Bioengineering Department (2009–present)
• Head of the MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Service (2009–present)
• Teaching assistant for the Master's in Bioengineering (2009–2014)

She is affiliated with the GQBB (Biological and Biotechnological Chemistry Group) and contributes to collaborative research projects funded by institutions like the Ministry of Science and Innovation (2011–2013) and AGAUR (2022–2025).