An interview with…Marco Vitale – Doctoral Candidate 10 (IMDEA Energy)
Name and Surname: Marco Vitale Organization: IMDEA Energy Major Fields of Research/Activity: Process modeling and sustainability assessment of energy systems My role as Doctoral Candidate 10 in the YAF project consists of the modeling, optimization and sustainability assessment of yeast-based sustainable aviation fuels production processes. Within the scope of my individual research project, I’m currently […]
An interview with…Diego Iribarren – Supervisor of DC10 (IMDEA Energy)
Name and Surname: Diego Iribarren Organization: IMDEA Energy Major Fields of Research/Activity: Sustainability assessment of energy systems As a researcher in the Systems Analysis Unit at IMDEA Energy, I supervise the research activity carried out by my colleague Marco Vitale, who is a YAF doctoral candidate. Within YAF, we work on the feasibility and sustainability […]
YAF DCs Showcase Their Research at NextGen 2026 (CIEMAT)
YAF doctoral candidates Ishtiak Malique (DC2) and Sofia Recchia (DC6) participated in NextGen 2026, hosted by YAF partner CIEMAT on 4–5 June 2026. During the event, both researchers presented their latest work within the YAF – MSCA Doctoral Network: Come and visit us on LinkedIn to discover all the news of the YAF MSCA-DN!
Marta Yabar (DC9) | Yeast Lipid Conference 2026
Marta Yabar (DC9) participated in the Yeast Lipid Conference (YLC2026), held in Graz, Austria, from 3–6 June 2026. The biennial conference brings together researchers from around the world working on yeast lipid metabolism, biotechnology, cell biology and related fields, providing an excellent platform for scientific exchange and collaboration. The conference offered a valuable opportunity to […]
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 Zéolithes (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 María 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 […]