[Biography, english version]

Jamal El Haskouri Bennagi holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Valencia, where he completed his thesis titled "Ternary Mesoporous Materials: Control of the Stability of the Inorganic Wall" under the supervision of esteemed researchers Pedro Amorós and María Dolores Marcos. This doctoral work, awarded with the highest distinction, focused on the development and stability of ternary mesoporous materials, making a significant contribution to the field of materials science.

Dr. El Haskouri began his academic journey at Abdelmalek Essaadi University in Tétouan, Morocco, earning a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1996. In 1997, he moved to Spain to join the Institute of Materials Science (ICMUV) at the University of Valencia, marking the start of an illustrious career in scientific research and academia. After completing his PhD in 2000, he briefly returned to Morocco to work as a Scientific Collaborator at Abdelmalek Essaadi University in Tangier before resuming his career in Spain.

His postdoctoral training encompassed several high-impact international projects. Between 2003 and 2004, he conducted postdoctoral research at the ICMUV. Following this, he continued his training at the University of Brest (France) in 2004 and later worked at the University of Montreal and École Polytechnique de Montreal in Canada. At the latter institution, he served as an "associé de recherche" from 2012 to 2015, solidifying his expertise in materials science and heterogeneous catalysis projects.

In 2005, Dr. El Haskouri was selected for the prestigious Ramón y Cajal program at the University of Valencia, where he worked for five years. Starting in 2010, he served as a Research Scientist under contract with the General Foundation of the University of Valencia until 2016, after which he returned as a permanent research staff member until 2023. On July 24, 2023, he was appointed as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Universitat de València.

Throughout his career, Dr. El Haskouri has demonstrated exceptional ability in leading innovative research projects. His primary focus is on the synthesis and characterization of mesoporous materials and nanocomposites for applications in catalysis, sensors, energy generation, and environmental remediation. His scientific output includes more than 117 articles published in high-impact international journals such as Advanced Materials, Chemistry of Materials, and Chemical Communications. These publications have explored topics such as pore size control in mesoporous materials, the synthesis of functional nanocomposites, and the design of novel heterogeneous catalysts.

With an h-index of 27, his research has garnered numerous citations, reflecting the impact of his work on the global scientific community. Additionally, he holds 12 European and global patents, underscoring the practical applicability of his discoveries in the industry. He has supervised over 20 research projects, including PhD theses, Master’s dissertations (TFM), and Bachelor’s projects (TFG), and currently leads several initiatives related to inorganic chemistry and the development of sustainable nano- and mesoporous materials.

Dr. El Haskouri has also been an active participant in international conferences, presenting his findings at events such as the International Catalysis Congress and the European Advanced Materials Symposium. Among his most notable contributions are:

• The development of highly efficient mesoporous catalysts for oxidation reactions in green chemical processes.
• The synthesis of nanocomposites with unique properties for renewable energy applications, including materials for fuel cells and batteries.
• The implementation of novel methodologies for the remediation of contaminated water through selective adsorption of heavy metals.

His international experience and fluency in multiple languages (including Arabic, French, Spanish, and English) have facilitated collaborations with renowned institutions and research centers worldwide. This background has allowed him to establish robust and diversified research networks and to participate in European and transatlantic projects.

In addition to his research activities, Dr. El Haskouri has made significant contributions to teaching, delivering advanced courses in inorganic chemistry, materials science, and nanomaterials at the Universitat de València. His pedagogical approach aims to inspire new generations of chemists by fostering a deep understanding of theoretical principles alongside practical problem-solving skills in complex scientific challenges.

In the realm of scientific outreach, he has also participated in initiatives to promote the importance of sustainable chemistry and advanced materials, highlighting their relevance in addressing global challenges such as climate change and the transition to circular economies.

Carlos Giménez-Saiz is graduated in Chemistry (1987) and obtained his PhD in 1996 from the University of Valencia. He currently works as Permanent Lecturer at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Valencia. He is a member of the research group M4 (Modulable Multifunctional Molecular Materials). His research interests are focused on all aspects related to the chemistry of polyoxometalates, as well as the synthesis and characterization of molecular hybrid materials with electrical, optical and magnetic properties.

Training. Carlos J. Gómez García (Valladolid, 1964) Graduated in Chemistry from the Univ. of Valencia (Extraordinary Degree Award in 1988) with a scholarship at the Colegio Mayor San Juan de Ribera in Burjasot. Doctor in Chemistry from the Univ. of Valencia (Extraordinary doctorate award in 1991, director: Eugenio Coronado). Between 1993 and 1995 I did two post-doctoral stays at the University of Rennes (France) and at the Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal in Bordeaux (France), with an HCM grant from the European Union.

Teaching. Assitant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry since 1998 and in 2006 I obtained the National Habilitation to University Professor. Since 2007 I am Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Valencia. I have taught more than 700 credits of university education at all levels in the last 34 years (first cycle, second cycle, master's and doctorate). I have directed more than 50 research Thesis including Final Degree/Degree Projects (36+4), Master's Thesis (11+1) and Doctoral Theses (6+2). I have been visiting professor at the University of Brest (France) twice (2001 and 2010), at the University of Nottingham (UK) in 2012, at the University of Rennes (2014) and at the University of Hokkaido (Japan, 2015). In the 2007/08 academic year, I received the prize for quality teaching in the educational innovation project of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Valencia.

Research. Since 2014, I am the director of the Multifunctional Tuneable Molecular Materials (M4) research group. My work focuses on the design, synthesis and characterization of molecular materials with electrical, magnetic and optical properties of interest that can also be modulated with external stimuli. I have co-authored 21 national and international book chapters and 453 publications in international journals that have received around 20500 citations, with an average of more than 46 citations per article, resulting in an h-index of 69 and m = 2.12 (m = h/years) . I have given more than 30 invited lectures at different National and International Universities and Schools and presented more than 50 oral and invited communications, having participated in more than 350 communications at National and International Congresses. I have directed a total of 14 research projects (2 European, 7 national and 5 regional) and participated in more than 50.

Management. Since 2005 I have been the Spanish representative on the Management Committee of the European action COST D35 and I have directed a COST working group that included 15 European laboratories between 2006 and 2011. I have directed a dozen research projects and organized numerous national and international congresses. I am the editor-in-chief of the journal Magnetochemistry (IF = 3.336, Q2) and member of the editorial committee of Journals as Inorg. Chem., Ind. J., Sci, Magn. magn. J. Res. and General Chemistry. I am referee in more than 40 journals such as Nature Commun., Nature Chemistry, Angew. Chem., J. Am. Chem. Soc., Inorg. Chem, Chem. Eur. J.,... for which I review about 40 articles per year. I have participated in more than 30 doctoral theses juries in Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Member of the panel of expert evaluators of the Ministries of Education and Science of Romania and Poland (with headquarters in Bucharest and Warsaw, respectively) and evaluator of research projects for numerous national agencies (CSIC, ANECA, ANEP,...) and international: EU (RBUCE), USA (NSF), Switzerland (SNSF), France (ANR, ESRF), Czechia (CSF), Israel (UI-BNF),...

Prof. Emilio Pardo Marín. PhD in Chemistry from the University of Valencia (UV), under the supervision of Prof. Francisco Lloret (2006), in the field of Molecular Magnetism. Subsequently, this training served as the foundation for the development of new examples of Multifunctional Materials during my postdoctoral stays (2008-2009) at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris, France). Since my return to the University of Valencia in 2010, I founded the research team MUPOMAT (www.mupomat.com), focusing on the development of new porous coordination polymers and their application in catalysis and environmental decontamination. As of October 2024, I am a Full Professor in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Valencia.

I am the co-author of 4 patents, 3 book chapters, and 157 scientific articles published in indexed international journals, which have been cited more than 9,000 times (with an average impact factor of 58.3), in the most prestigious journals in the fields of Chemistry (Nature Catalysis, Accounts of Chemical Research, J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem., etc.) and Materials Science (Nature Materials, Advanced Materials, etc.), with more than 90% of them in the first quartile (Q1). Furthermore, part of this work has been featured on the covers of prestigious scientific journals (9 covers: Small, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Chemistry European Journal, Inorganic Chemistry, etc.), and a significant number of these articles have been classified as 'Hot' or 'VIP' (Very Important Papers), indicating their importance. In this regard, I have an h-index (Hirsch) value of 53 (Google Scholar, April 2024). I appear in the 'Essential Science Indicators' ranking at position 5133 worldwide in the field of Chemistry. Additionally, I have contributed more than 90 presentations at national and international scientific meetings (many of them oral contributions and invited lectures).

I have three recognized active research periods (sexenios) by the CNEAI. Finally, I have participated in a total of 32 R&D projects funded by private, regional, national, and international foundations, serving as the principal investigator in 9 of them. Notably, I was awarded a European project by the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant) with a budget of €1,886,000.00.

[Biography, english version]