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Josep Maria Fernández Novell

Dean | Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain

Biography

He holds a degree and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona and a Master’s degree in Science Education from the UB. His research has focused on glycogen metabolism in the liver and in sperm cells, as well as on the study of prostate cancer. As a university professor at the UB, his educational interest is focused on improving the understanding of chemistry and biochemistry. Science communication in general is important and necessary at all levels, from primary school to adulthood. For the past 6 years, he has been Dean of the Official College of Chemists of Catalonia and President of the Association of Chemists of Catalonia.

Sessions

10:00h

Roundtable | Side Events

Young Chemists: What Future Options Do We Have?

Araceli de Aquino Samper Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Postdoctoral researcher Moderator

Àurea Rodríguez López EURECAT Corporate Director Speaker

Joaquim Maria Rius Bartra MEREFSA Quality and QHSE Director Speaker

Josep Maria Fernández Novell Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Dean Moderator

Nora Ventosa i Rull ICMAB, Nanomol Technologies SL Researcher, co-founder Speaker

Raimon Terricabres Polo Lenard BCN SL R&D Technician Moderator

2026-06-05 10:00 2026-06-05 12:00 Europe/Madrid Young Chemists: What Future Options Do We Have? The main activity will be a roundtable discussion addressing topics of interest for young university chemistry students. This roundtable, with participation from experts in the academic field — Dr. Laia Pellejà (CERCA director), applied research, Dr. Aurea Rodríguez (Eurecat), and industry — will be organized jointly by the student sections of COQC and SCQ under the direction of Dr. Raimon Terricabres Polo. Before and after the roundtable, COQC awards will be presented, including the fourth edition of “Which Molecule Am I?” organized by the Rovira i Virgili University of Tarragona, and the “Marie Sklodowska-Curie” award to recognize senior and junior chemists, with the collaboration of Banc de Sabadell. The “Chemistry Kit” with experiments for secondary school labs will also be presented. CC1. ROOM 1.4

Fri 5 10:00h - 12:00h CC1. ROOM 1.4 Public access

15:00h

Conference | Side Events

The future of the chemical professional

Javier García Martínez Universidad de Alicante Director of the Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory Speaker

Joan Sansaloni Col·legi Oficial de Químics de Catalunya Vice-Dean Speaker

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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Josep Maria Fernández Novell

Biography

Sessions

Young Chemists: What Future Options Do We Have?

The future of the chemical professional

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