PhD STUDENTS

Providencia González-Hernández

Monitoring emerging contaminants in waters using novel microextraction methods Advisors: Juan H. Ayala and Verónica Pino Defense: July 2020 Thesis with International Mention Quality, Cum Laude and Doctorate Extraordinary Award CURRENT: High school teacher, Tenerife.

CURRENT STUDENTS

Idaira Pacheco-Fernández

Analytical strategies for sample preparation using novel materials Advisors: Verónica Pino and Juan H. Ayala Defense: March 2021 Thesis with International Mention Quality, Cum Laude and Doctorate Extraordinary Award CURRENT: Marie Curie  Postdoctoral researcher at UMCG, The Netherlands (Dr. Hélder A. Santos). PREVIOUS: Postdoctoral researcher at Kyoto University, Japan (Dr. Shuhei Furukawa).

Adrián Gutiérrez-Serpa

Advances in microextraction techniques using novel materials Advisors: Ana I. Jiménez Abizanda and Verónica Pino Defense: March 2022 Thesis with International Mention Quality and Cum Laude CURRENT: Postdoctoral researcher at Dresden University of Technology, Germany (Dr. Stefan Kaskel)

FORMER STUDENTS

Priscilla Rocío-Bautista

Applications of metal-organic frameworks in analytical chemistry Advisors: Ana M. Afonso and Verónica Pino Defense: July 2018 Thesis with International Mention Quality, Cum Laude and Doctorate Extraordinary Award CURRENT: Marie Curie Postdoctoral researcher at Universidad de Jaén, Spain (Dr. Juan F. García Reyes). PREVIOUS: Postdoctoral researcher at Universidad de Jaén, Spain (Dr. Juan F. García Reyes). Postdoctoral researcher at Università degli Studi di Parma (Dr. Maria Carreri). Postdoctoral researcher at Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo (Dr. Achille Cappiello).

Arturo A. Rincón-Rincón

Development of novel solid phase and liquid phase-based microextraction methods to determine volatile organic compounds in cheeses Advisors: Ana M. Afonso and Verónica Pino Defense: September 2017  Thesis Cum Laude CURRENT: Nursing  assistant at Canary Islands University Hospital. PREVIOUS: Laboratory assistant at Servicios Generales de Apoyo a la Investigación from ULL.

María José Trujillo-Rodríguez

Development of new analytical methodologies using novel materials based on ionic liquids and derivatives  Advisors: Verónica Pino and Ana M. Afonso Defense: July 2017 Thesis with International Mention Quality, Cum Laude and Doctorate Extraordinary Award CURRENT: “Ramón y Cajal” researcher at ULL, Spain (MAT4LL). PREVIOUS: Postdoctoral researcher (”Programa de excelencia Junior”) at ULL, Spain (MAT4LL) Postdoctoral researcher (”Juan de la Cierva Formación”) at CSIC in Zaragoza, Spain. Postdoctoral researcher at Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain (Dr. Manuel Miró). Postdoctoral researcher at Iowa State University, USA (Dr. Jared L. Anderson). 

Jessica López-Darias

Microextraction and preconcentration procedures to monitor endocrine disrupting chemicals and other contaminants Advisors: Ana M. Afonso and Verónica Pino Defense: October 2012 Thesis with International Mention Quality and Cum Laude CURRENT: Agustin de Betancourt researcher at ULL. PREVIOUS: Laboratory head at APPLUS, Spain.  

Aurora Martín-Calero

Development and optimization of new methods for the determination of heterocyclic aromatic amines Advisors: Ana M. Afonso and Juan H. Ayala Defense: May 2010  CURRENT: High school teacher.

Bárbara Delgado Sánchez

Carbonyl compounds in environmental and food samples Advisors: Venerando González and Juan H. Ayala Defense: March 2010  CURRENT: High school teacher.

Francisco Javier Conde Hardisson

Applications of metal-organic frameworks in analytical chemistry Advisors: Venerando Gozález and Juan H. Ayala Defense: July 2008 CURRENT: Account Manager and Field Service Engineer, Agilent Technologies Spain 

Verónica Pino Estévez

Micellar extraction and preconcentration for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in environmental samples Advisors: Venerando González and Ana M. Afonso Defense: Abril 2002 Thesis with Doctorate Extraordinary Award CURRENT: Full Professor at La Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife PREVIOUS: Postdoctoral researcher at different institutions. Check out her CV here. 

Iván Taima-Mancera

Metal-organic frameworks and miniaturization in Analytical Chemistry Advisors: Verónica Pino and Jorge Pasán Defense: 2023 ACIISI Researcher itaima@ull.edu.es

Raúl González-Martín

Incorporation of smart and sustainable materials in analytical microextraction Advisors: Verónica Pino and David Díaz Díaz Defense: 2023 FPU Researcher rgonzalm@ull.edu.es

Diego Allgaier-Díaz

Preparation, modification, characterization and incorporation of hydrogels and biopolymers in analytical chemistry strategies Advisors: Juan H. Ayala and David Díaz Díaz Defense: 2023 PhD student Researcher dallgaie@ull.edu.es

Patricia I. Napolitano-Tabares

New analytical microextraction platforms using design materials Advisors: Verónica Pino and Ana I. Jiménez-Abizanda Defense: 2024 ACIISI Researcher pnapolit@ull.edu.es
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Isaac Negrín-Santamaría

Advanced materials and their application in bioanalytica platforms Advisors:  Jorge Pasán and Verónica Pino Defense: 2025 inegrins@ull.edu.es

Montserrat Saura Cayuela

Sustainable analytical strategies for monitoring compounds of interest in plants and fruits of relevance in the Canary Islands Advisors: Verónica Pino and María José Trujillo-Rodríguez Defense: 2025 msauraca@ull.edu.es

Sara Lara Torres

New analytical methodologies for the determination of phytochemical compounds in aloe vera and its derivates Advisors: Juan H. Ayala and María José Trujillo-Rodríguez Defense: 2025 slarator@ull.edu.es

Eduardo Lodoso Ruiz

Miniaturized analytical techniques combined with design materials for the monitoring of emerging and persistent contaminants in environmental waters  Advisors: María José Trujillo-Rodríguez and Juan H. Ayala Defense: 2025 elodosor@ull.edu.es

Yaiza Martín García

Design, synthesis and characterization of new materials composed of metal-organic frameworks  Advisors: Ana B. Lago and Juan H. Ayala Defense: 2025 alu0100823448@ull.edu.es

Ibtissem Belbachir (Tita)

Study of the composition changes of volcanic aerosols and desert dust particles and their effects on the solubility of bio-active metals Advisors: Juan H. Ayala, Sergio Rodríguez and Jessica López-Darias Defense: 2025

Irina Guerra Martín

Inks based on metal-organic frameworks for coatings and other microextraction devices  Advisors: Ana I. Jiménez Abizanda and Verónica Pino Defense: 2026 iguerram@ull.edu.es

Alejandro Rodríguez González

Design materials for analytical devices  Advisors: Ana I. Jiménez-Abizanda Defense: 2027 alu0101203218@ull.edu.es

Santiago Cabrera González

Advances in analytical chemistry using materials of high porosity and paramagnetic solvents Advisors: María J. Trujillo-Rodríguez and Verónica Pino Defense: 2027 alu0101032009@ull.edu.es

Norberto Medina Rodríguez

Multivariate metal-organic frameworks as platforms for the adsorption of contaminants of emerging concern in water Advisors: Jorge Pasán and Verónica Pino Defense: 2027 alu0101063447@ull.edu.es