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 […]
Intellectual Property: Helping Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Take Off
⛽🌱 Strong industrial property protection can provide the boost that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) innovations need to move from the laboratory to real-world impact. On 19 May, ABG IP experts delivered a training session at CIEMAT for the doctoral researchers of the YAF – MSCA Doctoral Network, highlighting the important role that intellectual property plays […]
YAF MSCA-DN Mid-Term Meeting
On 18 May, the YAF mid-term meeting took place at CIEMAT. It was a full day of presentations during which all DCs had the opportunity to showcase the progress of their Individual Research Projects (IRPs). It was impressive to see how much the IRPs have evolved over the past months and to learn about the […]
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 […]
Workshop on Energy Systems Analysis at IMDEA Energy
From 25–26 February, YAF Doctoral Candidates (DCs) gathered at IMDEA Energy (Móstoles, Madrid) for an intensive two-day workshop dedicated to energy systems analysis. On the first day, participants attended two lectures delivered by the Systems Analysis Unit of IMDEA Energy, focusing on energy systems and process modelling, as well as Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (E-LCA) […]