Marta Yabar (DC9) | Back to Where It All Began 🎓✨
Last month, Marta Yabar (DC9) had the wonderful opportunity to return to the school where she once studied, reconnecting with the place that first inspired her academic journey 🏫💙. During her visit, she shared insights from her work in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering ⚙️, and sustainable fuels 🌱, giving students a glimpse into how these fields […]
Madrid es Ciencia | Maria Spinosa (DC8) & Marta Yabar (DC9)
Maria Spinosa (DC8) and Marta Yabar (DC9) participated in Madrid es Ciencia held at #LaNaveMadrid, from March 19-21, where they engaged visitors with interactive activities that brought science and energy to life! ⚡ Through hands-on demonstrations, attendees learned how science can enhance water quality 💧♻️, identify common materials, and grasp the significance of effective waste […]
Best Poster Award | Maria Spinosa YAF DC8
We are proud to share that the poster “Effect of Ni, Mo, and W on Oleic Acid Hydroconversion Pathways over Nano-ZSM-5 Catalysts”, presented by Maria Spinosa (DC8, YAF – MSCA Doctoral Network) at the 41st Annual Congress of the Groupe Français de ZĂ©olithes (Port-Bail, March 30 – April 2, 2026), has been awarded the Best […]
🎤An interview with…Jennifer Cueto – Supervisor of DC8 (IMDEA Energy)
Name and Surname: Jennifer Cueto Organization: IMDEA Energy Major Fields of Research/Activity: Biomass conversion, SAF production, plastic waste pyrolysis, zeolites In YAF I am the supervisor of MarĂa Spinosa, doctoral candidate number 8. Together we focus on producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from long-chain fatty acids present in microbial oils. Our aim is to transform […]
🎤An interview with…Maria Spinosa – Doctoral Candidate 8 (IMDEA Energy)
Name and Surname: Maria Spinosa Organization: IMDEA Energy Major Fields of Research/Activity: Heterogeneous Catalysis, Hydrodeoxygenation, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) I focus on designing and testing catalysts that upgrade waste-derived fatty acids into aviation-range hydrocarbons, enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through an efficient one-pot process. YAF allows me to grow as a scientist while working […]
One-pager – What’s new in YAF? – 2nd issue
We are delighted to present the second issue of the One-pager – What’s New in YAF? In this edition, we bring you a concise overview of the latest highlights and achievements from across the network. The project continues to gain momentum, with new milestones, engaging events, and inspiring collaborations shaping its progress. Dive in to […]
🏆Project Award | Biocircular Summit II
On 28 January, we had the pleasure of taking part in Biocircular Summit II, held at RIU Plaza España in Madrid, where the YAF project received the award for Leadership in Bioenergy, Biofuels and Renewable Gases. The project was represented by Elia Tomás-PejĂł, coordinator of YAF, together with David Moreno from CIEMAT, who presented the […]
🎤An interview with…Dmitry Yu. Murzin – Supervisor of DC7 (Ă…bo Akademi University)
Name and Surname: Dmitry Yu. Murzin Organization: Ă…bo Akademi University (ABO) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Chemical technology, catalysis I am acting as a PhD thesis advisor to Nikita Sarkov, the DC in the YAF program with a strong support of Dr. Päivi Mäki-Arvela, who act as a co-advisor. The main activities of our team are […]
🎤An interview with…Nikita Ĺ arkov – Doctoral Candidate 7 (Ă…bo Akademi University)
Name and Surname: Nikita Ĺ arkov Organization: Ă…bo Akademi University (ABO) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Heterogeneous Catalysis, Hydrocracking, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) I develop and test catalysts to upgrade fatty acids and microbial oils into aviation-range hydrocarbons, supporting the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). YAF strengthens my expertise in catalysis and sustainable fuels while enabling […]
When Science Meets Illustration!
We are delighted to share an exciting outcome with our community: the YAF comic! Over the past months, we had the pleasure of collaborating with scientific illustrator Cristina Sala to bring this project to life. The result is a visually stunning and highly engaging comic that explains the project’s purpose in a clear, accessible, and […]