YAF DCs (Tomás Zubak, Maria Spinosa and Marco Vitale) Showcase Progress at IMDEA Energy Workshop
IMDEA Energy hosted the 14th Workshop for Young Researchers last week, providing a platform for emerging scientists to share the latest advances in their Individual Research Projects (IRPs). During the event, YAF DCs Tomás Zubak (DC1), Maria Spinosa (DC8), and Marco Vitale (DC10) presented their recent work, highlighting innovative approaches in sustainable fuels and bioconversion. […]
2nd Annual Meeting of the YAF MSCA-DN!
From the 3rd to the 6th of November, the 2nd Annual Meeting of the MSCA-DN YAF project was hosted by Åbo Akademi University (YAF Project Partner) in Turku, Finland. From the 3rd to the 5th of November 2025, the DCs participated in the training course “Professional Development for Young Scientists”. This course, delivered by hfp […]
YAF Members at the Yeast in Bioeconomy Conference!
From October 22 to 24, several members of the YAF Doctoral Network took part in the 1st Edition of the Yeast in Bioeconomy Conference, an international event that brought together researchers, professionals, and innovators committed to advancing a sustainable and circular bioeconomy through yeast-based technologies. YAF Doctoral Candidates’ Contributions Our DCs actively contributed with oral […]
Exploring the Future of Bioengineering: Nicolas Fink at the EEBio Annual Event
Last month, Nicolas Fink, Doctoral Candidate (DC4) at Imperial College London (ICL), attended the Annual EEBio Programme Grant event at the University of Oxford. The EEBio Programme seeks to strengthen the intersection of biology and engineering, paving the way toward a mature engineering discipline. 🔬 During the event, Nicolas presented his research on enhancing Sustainable […]
IMDEA Energy celebrates the European Researchers’ Night 2025
On September 26, IMDEA Energy took part in the European Researchers’ Night 2025, an international initiative that brings science closer to society through interactive activities and engaging experiences. Our researchers Tomás Zubak (DC1), María Spinosa (DC8), and Marco Vitale (DC10) actively participated in this special event, showcasing the innovative work carried out at IMDEA Energy. […]
Nikita Sarkov’s Contribution at EuropaCat 2025
Nikita Sarkov (DC7, Åbo Akademi) took part in EuropaCat 2025, held in Trondheim, Norway — one of the world’s leading international conferences on catalysis. During the event, he presented his research titled “Developing Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Hydrocracking Oleic Acid Using Ru and Ni Metals.” His work explores innovative catalytic approaches to advance […]
Marta Yabar (DC9) presents at the 3rd International Conference & Expo on Biofuels and Bioenergy
On 25–26 September 2025, Marta Yabar (DC9 of the YAF MSCA DN at BBEPP) participated in the 3rd International Conference & Expo on Biofuels and Bioenergy in Vienna, Austria, delivering an oral presentation on her PhD research within the YAF project. Her talk focused on the development of sustainable downstream processing strategies for microbial oil […]
Turning Guilt into Hope: Greener Aviation at the MSCA Presidency Conference 2025
At the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Presidency Conference 2025, our DC8 Maria Spinosa shared how her work in catalysis offers a path to transform that guilt into hope—by converting waste into sustainable aviation fuels, helping make air travel greener. Maria’s participation in the Falling Walls Foundation Lab was not only an opportunity to present her innovative […]
Sofia Recchia (DC6) and Marilena Mastrodima (DC12) contribute to Metabolic Engineering 16 in Copenhagen
We are pleased to share that Sofia Recchia (DC6) and Marilena Mastrodima (DC12), both PhD researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), participated in the Metabolic Engineering 16 Conference, held in Copenhagen from June 15 to 19, 2025. Sofia and Marilena are investigating the potential of unconventional yeast species as microbial platforms for sustainable […]
Nikita Sarkov (DC7) presents a poster at RRB2025 in Turku
Last week, Nikita Sarkov (DC7 at Åbo Akademi University), took part in the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB2025), held in Turku, Finland. At the conference, Nikita presented a poster showcasing his research on the catalytic hydrocracking of oleic acid for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) precursors. His current work focuses […]
