Uxue Alzueta

Uxue Alzueta is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technologies at the University of Zaragoza. She leads research in thermochemical processes aimed at minimizing pollutant emissions from combustion systems.

• Specializes in combustion science and environmental engineering
• Chair of the international Women in Combustion Initiative
• Active participant in the Marie Curie sustainable aviation fuels project

Her work spans experimental simulations of combustion processes for automotive, industrial, and maritime applications, with a focus on carbon-free alternatives like ammonia fuel. She emphasizes mentoring young researchers and promoting gender diversity in STEM fields.

Notable contributions include:

• Advancing carbon-free combustion technologies
• Leadership in the Thermochemical Processes Group at I3A
• Advocacy for female representation in combustion research