Simelys Pris Hernandez Ribullen

Simelys Pris Hernandez Ribullen is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) and the CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo interdepartmental center. Her research focuses on electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, CO2 reduction, and sustainable energy systems.

• Scientific branches: Industrial and Technological Chemistry (ICHI-02/B)
• Research groups: Chemical and Catalytic Processes for Energy and Environmental Protection (DISAT)
• Key research lines: CO2 conversion, green hydrogen production, pollutant abatement

She leads multiple EU-funded projects including ENDURION (2025-2028) and OCEAN (2017-2021), and has secured corporate research contracts for CO2 reduction and hydrogen technologies. Her editorial roles include Frontiers in Chemistry (2017-)

Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize electrochemical ammonia production from wastewater, CO2 valorization using ionic liquids, and advanced electrode materials for sustainable processes. She supervises 10 PhD students in chemical engineering and materials science, including Miguel Amaro Ferreira and Noemi Pirrone, with research spanning catalyst development, flow cell reactors, and solar fuels.