Iria R. Arias

PhD in Chemical Science and Technology from the University of Santiago de Compostela, specialized in nanochemistry and advanced materials. Her research focuses on atomic quantum clusters (metallic molecules), their synthesis, and catalytic applications with environmental and industrial relevance. She has carried out research stays at international institutions including Technical University of Berlin, University of California, Berkeley, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, and Brookhaven National Laboratory, and worked with advanced synchrotron techniques at ALBA Synchrotron, Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), and NSLS-II. She is currently Technical Director at NANOGAP S.A..