 
						
	
						
							CARLOS SILVESTRE LOPEZ
PIT-Tecnic/a Mitja/Na Uv
	
		Despatx 4.2.18 Departament d'Enginyeria Química Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Avgda. de la Universitat, s/n 46100 BURJASSOT, València
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						Biography
						
							
								
							
							
								
							
							Carlos Silvestre López graduated in Chemical Engineering at University of Valencia in 2019, receiving the Extraordinary Degree Award and the Best Final Project Award. He obtained his MSc in Chemical Engineering at University of Valencia in 2020 in which he also obtained the Extraordinary Award. The same year, he joined GI2AM to begin his PhD in Chemical, Environmental and Processes Engineering at University of Valencia funded with the competitive grant FPU 2020. His reseatch focuses on the development of advanced ABE fermentation processes with cell immobilization and in-situ recovery.
 
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									- 	Extraordinary Award in Chemical Engineering Degree. (Universitat de València). 
- 	Recognition of the best academic record in Chemical Engineering Degree of the ETSE-UV. (Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Técnicos Industriales de Valencia (COGITI Valencia) ). 
- 	in recognition of the excellent academic record leading to the award of the degree of Graduate in Chemical Engineering by the Universitat de València. (Consellera d'Innovació, Universitats, Ciència i Societat Digital - Generalitat Valenciana). 
- 	Award for the Best Final Degree Project in Chemical Engineering. (Rotary Club Valencia Centro). 
- 	Scientific Soundness Award for project presented at the IV Workshop of IQ-innovation. (Universitat de València). 
- 	Prize for the Most Innovative Project presented at the IV Workshop of IQ-innovation. (Universitat de València). 
- 	Best academic record of the university master's degree in chemical engineering (academic year 2020-2021). (Colegio Oficial Ingenieros Químicos de la Comunitat Valenciana (COIQCV)). 
- 	Extraordinary Award for the Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering. (Universitat de València). 
- 	Research Collaboration Grant. (Ministerio de Educación, Política Social y Deporte). 
- 	Programme for the promotion of scientific research, technological development and innovation in the Valencian Community (Programa VAL I+D). (Conselleria d'Innovació, Universitats, Ciència i Societat Digital - Generalitat Valenciana). 
- 	Grants for university teacher training (FPU). (Ministerio de Universidades- Gobierno de España). 
Previous Tasks
	- Estudiante en Prácticas. AIDIMME. Instituto Tecnológico Metalmecánico, Mueble, Madera, Embalaje y afines. 10/09/2018 - 30/11/2018. 
- Becario de Colaboración en Investigación. Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería Ambiental, GI2AM. 27/01/2020 - 30/07/2020. 
Stays abroad in Research Centers
	
								Participations in Conferences
	- C. Silvestre; M. García-Puchol; A. Valles; J. Álvarez-Hornos; C. Gabaldón (2021). Enhanced exploitation of rice straw in biobutanol production: study of the enzymatic hydrolysis. (Communication).  3rd International Conference Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainability  . ITALY 
- M. Capilla; C. Silvestre; J. Álvarez-Hornos; P. San Valero; C. Gabaldón (2022). Enhancement of butanol production from rice straw in continuous ABE fermentation using immobilized Clostridium acetobutylicum. (Communication).  18th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries  . Brujas . BELGIUM 
- C. Silvestre; M. Capilla; A. Valles; J. Álvarez-Hornos; P. San Valero; C. Gabaldón; (2022). Continuous ABE fermentation by Clostridium beijerinckii DSM 6422 immobilized onto activated carbon. (Poster).  III Congreso Nacional De International Water Association - Young Water Professional - Spanish Chapter  . Burjassot . SPAIN 
- C. Silvestre; C. Gabaldón; P. Marzal; J.M. Penya-Roja; J. Álvarez-Hornos (2023). Continuous butanol production from rice straw by Clostridium beijerinckii immobilized onto activated carbon. (Communication).  4rd International Conference Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainability  . Riva del Garda . ITALY 
- C. Silvestre; H. Poy; E. Lladosa; S. Loras; C. Gabaldón; J. Álvarez-Hornos (2023). Simulation and energy analysis of second generation butanol production from rice straw. (Poster).  15th Mediterranean Congress in Chemical Engineering  . Barcelona . SPAIN 
- Silvestre C., Poy H., Gabaldón C., Lladosa E., Loras S. and Álvarez-Hornos F.J. (2024). Biorefinery of rice straw: energy analysis on biobutanol production. (Poster).  9th International Conference on Biotechniques for Air Pollution Control and Biorefinery  . A Coruña . SPAIN 
- Silvestre C., Gabaldón C. and Álvarez-Hornos F.J. (2024). Continuous biobutanol production from rice straw in high-cell systems: immobilized stirred tank reactor vs. packed bed reactor. (Communication).  9th International Conference on Biotechniques for Air Pollution Control and Biorefinery  . A Coruña . SPAIN 
- F. Donet, C. Gabaldón, J.M. Penya-Roja, C. Silvestre and J. Álvarez-Hornos (2024). Reducing cost of biorefineries : enzyme recycling in rice straw saccharification. (Poster).  5th Edition of the Ibero-American Congress on Biorefineries  . Jaén . SPAIN 
Projects
	- Estudio integrado de procesos de bajo coste en las biorefinerías de biobutanol de segunda y tercera generación (Proyectos de investigación para potenciar los grupos de investigación consolidados). 2021 - 2023. Generalitat Valenciana. Conselleria d´Innovació, Universitats, Ciència, i Societat Digital. . PI: Carmen Gabaldón ; Javier Álvarez. 
- Desarrollo de una plataforma de biorrefinería a partir de paja de arroz para una descarbonización sostenible (). 2022 - 2025. MCIN. AEI / 10.13039 / 501100011033. PI: Javier Álvarez Hornos; Carmen Gabaldón García. 
- Producción mejorada de biobutanol a partir de residuos lignocelulósicos: alternativas avanzadas de proceso (). 2018 - 2022. MINECO. Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad. . PI: CARMEN GABALDON GARCÍA/SONIA LORAS GIMÉNEZ. 
- Determinación de la demanda energética del proceso de fermentación alcohólica a partir de residuos de la naranja a bioetanol (). 2023 - 2024. M.A.S., SL. . PI: Mª Carmen Gabaldón García.