Pedro Lozano

Dr. Pedro Lozano is a Full Professor at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Chemistry. He leads research in sustainable chemistry and biocatalysis, focusing on green processes involving ionic liquids, enzyme immobilization, and CO₂ utilization. His work integrates catalytic innovations with environmental sustainability, addressing challenges in polymer recycling, biofuel synthesis, and waste valorization.

Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Murcia (1988), thesis titled *Clarificación de zumos de prunus mediante pectinasas inmovilizadas*. Research affiliations include the Sustainable Chemistry group and the Biotechnology research network.

Research Interests: Development of eco-friendly catalysts, biocatalytic processes in unconventional media (ionic liquids, supercritical CO₂), and sustainable chemical synthesis for circular economy applications. His contributions span polymer technology, CO₂ capture/conversion, and enzymatic strategies for biofuel production.

Publications highlight advancements in heterogeneous catalysis for CO₂-to-formic acid conversion, polyurethane depolymerization via ionic liquid catalysts, and biocatalytic platforms for producing high-value chemicals. His work emphasizes scalability and industrial applicability of green chemical processes.

Labs/Teams: Principal investigator in the Sustainable Chemistry group, collaborating internationally on projects funded by European and national agencies. Active in developing collaborative networks focused on green process engineering and sustainable materials.