Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) | Spain
Profile
🌱 Early Academic Pursuits
Patricia Córdoba Sola began her journey in Environmental Sciences at UMH, earning her Bachelor’s degree in 2007. She furthered her education with a Master’s in Environmental Management at UMH in 2008, solidifying her foundation in environmental sustainability. Her commitment to advancing knowledge was evident when she pursued a PhD in Natural Resources & Environment at UPC, graduating in 2013 with European distinction and receiving the prestigious Special Doctoral Award. Currently, she is augmenting her expertise through an ongoing Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering at UPC.
🏢 Professional Endeavors
Patricia is a Ramón y Cajal Postdoctoral Research Fellow at IDAEA-CSIC, where she explores geochemistry to tackle critical environmental challenges. She collaborates with global industry leaders like ENDESA-ENEL and Shell to mitigate industrial pollution. As the Principal Investigator of transformative projects such as RECOPPs (2.3M€), she addresses pressing issues in circular economy and resource recovery. Patricia also showcases her innovative spirit through 2 patents and was honored with the CSIC National Hackathon Award 2023 for her societal contributions.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Patricia’s research revolves around industrial pollution control, with a focus on trace pollutants, critical raw materials, and advancing the circular economy. Her expertise spans industries, including coal power, copper production, and fertilizer manufacturing, where she devises strategies to reduce environmental footprints. Her work has also delved into CO2 capture, pollution mitigation, and resource recovery, contributing significantly to sustainable industrial practices.
🌟 Impact and Influence
Patricia’s work has reshaped approaches to environmental geochemistry, emphasizing sustainability and industrial innovation. Her efforts have influenced international policies and industrial strategies, driving sustainable development worldwide. She plays a pivotal role in mentoring the next generation, supervising PhD students and technicians, and engaging in science outreach through summer courses attended by over 500 participants.
📖 Academic Cites
Her research is highly regarded, with impactful publications like:
- Status of Flue Gas Desulphurisation Systems (Fuel, 2015)
- Speciation & Fate of Mercury under Oxy-fuel Combustion (Environmental Research, 2016)
- Iron Speciation in CO2 Mineral Sequestration (Journal of CO2 Utilization, 2016).
🛠️ Technical Skills
Patricia’s expertise includes trace pollutant analysis, advanced geochemical modeling, and resource recovery technologies. Her skills extend to project leadership, fostering multidisciplinary collaborations across academia and industry.
🌍Legacy and Future Contributions
Patricia envisions a future where sustainable practices are deeply embedded in industrial systems, driving the global circular economy. She is committed to pioneering research that bridges science, policy, and society, ensuring lasting impact on environmental preservation and resource efficiency.
Top Noted Publications
- Authors: Yunfei Shangguan, Baoqing Li, Xinguo Zhuang, Xavier Querol, Natalia Moreno, Pengcheng Huang, Yajie Guo, Yutao Shi, Tianchi Wu, Patricia Córdoba Sola
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
Year: 2024
- Authors: Adolfo González-Romero, Cristina González-Flórez, Agnesh Panta, Jesús Yus-Díez, Patricia Córdoba, Andres Alastuey, Natalia Moreno, Melani Hernández-Chiriboga, Konrad Kandler, Martina Klose et al.
Journal: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Year: 2024
- Authors: Patricia Córdoba
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2024
- Authors: Adolfo González-Romero, Cristina González-Flórez, Agnesh Panta, Jesús Yus-Díez, Cristina Reche, Patricia Córdoba, Natalia Moreno, Andres Alastuey, Konrad Kandler, Martina Klose et al.
Journal: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Year: 2023
- Authors: Alon Khabra, Haim Cohen, Gad A. Pinhasi, Xavier Querol, Patricia Córdoba Sola, Tomer Zidki
Journal: Catalysts
Year: 2022