MATERIALS FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES

Aránzazu Fernández García – Researcher

Ph.D., University of Almería, Spain.
B.Sc. Industrial Engineering, University of Malaga, Spain.

Responsible of the laboratory of Solar Reflectors (OPAC).

Experience in optical characterization and durability analysis of solar reflectors and optimization of cleaning techniques for concentrating solar thermal plants.

Angel Morales Sabio – Senior Researcher

Ph.D. Chemical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Spain.

Responsible of the laboratory of Advanced Optical Coatings.

Senior researcher in preparation of selective solar absorbers and anti-reflective coatings for solar thermal applications and catalysts for photo and thermo-catalytic applications. Experience in preparing coatings by sol-gel techniques, electro-less and dip-coating.

Gema San Vicente Domingo – Senior Researcher

Ph.D. Chemical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Spain.

Senior researcher in anti-reflective coatings for solar energy applications working in the laboratory of Advanced Optical Coatings.

Experience in preparing sol-gel coatings, their characterization, and durability testing of optical coatings.

Inmaculada Cañadas Martínez - Researcher

Ph. D. Engineer, University of Seville (Spain). B. Sc. Chemical Engineer, University of Granada (Spain).

Researcher in point focus concentrating solar technology (Solar furnaces). Experience in testing and evaluation of materials under high solar radiation fluxes, and design, testing,evaluation and applications of high temperature solar heat for endothermal processes in Solar Furnaces.

Ricardo Sánchez Moreno – Researcher

PhD from University College London
Degree in Chemistry from the Universidad de Almería.

Researcher in the laboratory for optical characterisation and durability of solar reflectors (OPAC). Experience in optical characterisation and durability analysis of solar reflectors and optimisation of cleaning methods for concentrating solar thermal power plants.

Nuria German Cordero – Laboratory technician

2nd level Professional Training, specializing in Chemistry.

Research Assistant in optical characterization techniques, microscopy and durability tests in the laboratory of Advaced Optical Coatings.

Experience in preparation of coatings by sol-gel techniques and dip-coating.

Lucía Martínez Arcos – Laboratory technician

2nd level Professional Training with specialties in “Chemistry” and “Analysis and Quality Control”.

Technician of the laboratory of Solar Reflectors (OPAC).

Experience in optical characterization and analysis of solar reflectors to know its durability and resistance to weather conditions both real and accelerated in climatic chambers.

Meryem Farchado Dinia – Pre-doctoral student (CIEMAT)

Degree in Chemical Sciences from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain).
Master in Chemical Science and Technology from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain).

Doctoral Thesis in progress at the Optical Coatings Technology Laboratory (OCTLab). Design and characterization of selective coatings for medium/high concentrating solar thermal applications.

Johannes Wette – PhD candidate (CIEMAT)

Master in Engineering Science from the Technical University Berlin (Germany).

Doctoral thesis in progress at the Optical Aging Laboratory (OPAC). Development of a methodology to study the degradation of the solar field reflectors of solar-thermal systems.

Naia Barandica Pérez – Pre-doctoral Student (CIEMAT)

Degree in Chemical Science and Technology from the Universidad del País Vasco/ Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (Spain).
Master in Energy and Fuels for the Future from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain).

Doctoral Thesis in progress at the Optical Coatings Technology Laboratory (OCTLab). Experience in the development of anti-soiling coatings for concentrating solar thermal system components.

Daniela Molina Hernández – Predoctoral hire (CIEMAT)

Graduated in Agriculture Engineering, National University, Colombia.
Master in Mediterranean Horticulture under greenhouse, University of Almeria.
Master in Solar Energy, University of Almeria.

Doctoral thesis in progress in the optical characterization and durability of solar reflectors (OPAC) laboratory. Methodology for studying the degradation of reflectors as a consequence of solar radiation with temperature and humidity combining.