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Javier García Martínez

Director of the Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory | Universidad de Alicante Alicante, Spain
Javier García Martínez

Biography

Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, a leading figure in catalysis, nanomaterials, and knowledge transfer. In 2006, he founded Rive Technology. He has been recognized with the Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success from the American Chemical Society (ACS), the King Jaime I Award for New Technologies, and the Juan de la Cierva National Research Award. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and a member of the International Science Council. He holds honorary doctorates from several universities and served as President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). He is a member of the World Economic Forum and the founder of Celera, a talent development program.

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15:00h
Conference | Side Events

The future of the chemical professional

Javier García Martínez
Javier García Martínez Universidad de Alicante Director of the Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory Speaker
Joan Sansaloni
Joan Sansaloni Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Vice-Dean Speaker
Josep Maria Fernández Novell
Josep Maria Fernández Novell Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Dean Moderator

2026-06-03 15:00 2026-06-03 18:30 Europe/Madrid The future of the chemical professional
Dr. Javier García Martínez, researcher and university professor, was president of IUPAC from 2022 to 2024 and will deliver the opening lecture of the COQC activities. He will discuss the chemical profession, which is undergoing a profound transformation driven by industry decarbonization, the fragmentation of supply chains, energy price volatility, tighter regulations, and the rapid adoption of automation and artificial intelligence. The chemical professional must not only generate knowledge or value, but also be capable of designing strategies, leading change, and translating science into solutions with economic, environmental, and social impact.
Next, Dr. Joan Sansaloni Valdivia will speak about entrepreneurship and industrial property. The activity will conclude with the dean of the Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya (COQC), Dr. Josep M. Fernández Novell, appointing Dr. Javier García Martínez as an Honorary Member of the COQC.
International Meeting Point
Wed 3 15:00h - 18:30h International Meeting Point Public access

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