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Contact Information
| Name | Pablo García Aznar |
| Professional Title | PhD Student Sustainable Chemistry |
| pgarazn@itq.upv.es | |
| Location | Av. dels Tarongers s/n, València, Valencia 46022 |
Professional Summary
PhD Student in Sustainable Chemistry specializing in the computational study and design of graphene-based and MXene-based catalysts for chemical, energy, and environmental applications.
Experience
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2022 - 2026 València, Valencia,
SpainPhD Research contract, Theoretical Chemistry Department
Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), Universitat Politècnica de València
Lead computational researcher in co-authored experimental works.
- Responsible for original model development, reaction mechanism elucidation, and simulation frameworks.
- Collaborated with experimentalists to accurately define reaction active centres.
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2021 - 2022 Burjassot, Valencia,
SpainLaboratory Intern, Organic Chemistry department
University of Valencia
- Wet Lab Experience: Organic synthesis, standard laboratory operations, and structural characterization.
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2025 - 2025 València, Spain
Outreach Volunteer
CiènciaLAB
Scientific outreach workshop.
Education
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2022 - Present València, Spain
PhD
Universitat Politècnica de València
Sustainable Chemistry
- Advisor: Dr. Germán Sastre
- PhD Thesis: Computational study and design of graphene-based and MXene-based catalysts for chemical, energy, and environmental applications.
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2021 - 2022 Burjassot, València,
SpainMSc
Universitat de València
Organic Chemistry
- Advisor: Dr. Jorge Escorihuela
- Master’s Thesis: Computational study on the inverse electron-demand Diels-Alder reaction of norbornenes with 1,2,4,5-tetrazines.
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2017 - 2021 Burjassot, València,
SpainBSc
Universitat de València
Chemistry
- Undergrad research advisor: Dr. Jorge Escorihuela
- Bachelor’s thesis: Synthesis of chiral homopropargylic amides for intermolecular Pauson-Khand reactions.
Skills
Computational Chemistry (Advanced): DFT codes (Gaussian 09/16, ORCA, CASTEP), orbital analysis (Multiwfn), HPC systems, MACE Machine-Learning Potentials.
IT & Programming (Intermediate): Linux System Administration, Basic Python Programming, ASE, custom NEB/AutoNEB Transition State search tool.
Laboratory Skills (Basic): Wet Lab Experience, Organic synthesis, structural characterization (1H and 13C NMR).
Generative AI & LLMs (Basic): Local LLM inference deployment on HPC and PC systems, autonomous Python code generation (Aider).
Languages
Spanish : Native
Valencian/Catalan : C1
English : C1
French : A2
Certificates
- CCP5 Summer School 2025 - Newcastle University (2025)
- Data Analysis using AI tools - Universitat Politècnica de València (2024)
References
- Dr. Germán Sastre
PhD Thesis Advisor. Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC).
- Dr. Jorge Escorihuela
Master’s and Bachelor’s Thesis Advisor. Organic Chemistry Department, Universitat de València.