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MEng Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Granada (Spain)  

Final Project: Full design of a methanol synthesis plant by an autothermal reforming technology. Mark: (9.25/10).

Miguel graduated from his MEng degree in 2012. During the period 2010-2011, he had a 1-year internship in Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg (Germany) as part of the Otto Hahn Group, where he introduced himself in the field of fuel cells with a research on the influence of the ionomer content in the catalyst layer on the performance of Alkaline Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (ADMFC). This work was supervised by Dr. Prashant Subhas Khadke and Prof. Dr-Eng. Ulrike Krewer. In parallel with his studies he worked as a private teacher in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for secondary school and university students.

Miguel has published the following papers:

Molina-García, M. A. and Rees, N. V. "Metal-free electrocatalysis: quaternary-doped graphene and the alkaline oxygen reduction reaction". Applied Catalysis A: General, 2018, 553, 107-116.

 Molina-García, M. A. and Rees, N. V. "Dual-doped graphene/perovskite bifunctional catalysts and the oxygen reduction reaction". Electrochemistry Communications, 2017, 84, 65-70.

PhD title

"Next generation catalysts for Fuel Cells" 

Miguel is currently investigating the synthesis of cheaper Pt-group metal (PGM)-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media, focusing on the different types of carbon supports and putting special emphasis on graphene doped with different atoms. The next step will be the incorporation of spinel and perovskite configuration metal oxides onto the carbon support in order to create a high-performance novel catalyst. His research is also focused into the practical application of these catalysts in real AEMFCs, paying special attention to the stability and durability of the catalytic system.

 

Miguel has keen interest in traveling and participating in international events. He became a member of AEGEE European Students’ Forum, participating in the Summer University “Two hearts, one beat” taking place in Krakow (Poland) and Lviv (Ukraine), between 7^th and 21^st July 2012. He is also a member of the organizing committee of Spanish Researchers in United Kingdom (SRUK) and takes part in the organization and running of events around UK.

In his spare time he loves reading, especially Gabriel García-Márquez, and listening music, mainly British indie bands.