Jose Manuel Serra

Jose Manuel Serra has a diverse work experience that spans over various positions and companies. Jose Manuel'smost recent role is as Director at the Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC) since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Research Associate at UPVfab Micro-fabrication pilot line starting in 2018.

Jose also has significant experience with CSIC, where they held multiple roles including Professor, CSIC Representative at EERA AMPEA Programme, Senior Scientific Researcher (Assoc. Prof.) in CSIC, and Senior Researcher. Jose Manuel joined CSIC in 2006 and has contributed to various research programs and committees related to advanced materials and processes for energy applications.

In 2014, Jose co-founded KERIONICS, a Technological Base Company focused on the production of solid-oxide membrane modules and facilities for the production of H2 and O2. Jose Manuel played a key role in R&D activities and the commercialization of their developments.

Before that, Jose worked as a Postdoctoral fellow at Forschungszentrum Jülich from 2004 to 2006, focusing on their research in the field. Jose Manuel also pursued their PhD at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) from 1999 to 2004, where they developed high-throughput experimentation tools for synthesis, characterization, and catalytic testing of solid materials.

Early in their career, Jose was a Master Graduation Student at Forschungszentrum Jülich, where they worked on developing a catalytic process for soot oxidation from Diesel engine exhaust. In 1996, they briefly worked at OHIS AD Skopje, a chemical company based in Macedonia.

Overall, Jose Manuel Serra brings a wealth of experience in research, academia, and entrepreneurship in the fields of chemical engineering, ceramic technology, and advanced materials.

Jose Manuel Serra has an extensive education history in the field of petroleum refining, catalysis, and process engineering. From 1995 to 1999, they attended the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and obtained a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Following this, they pursued further studies at UPV from 1999 to 2004 and completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Catalysis and Process Engineering. During the same period, from 2000 to 2004, Jose Manuel Serra also attended the IFP School, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree specifically in Petroleum Refining.Overall, Jose Manuel Serra has shown a commitment to research and academic pursuits, particularly in the fields related to petroleum refining, catalysis, and process engineering.