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
alu0101061061@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
alu0100944709@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
alu0101159164@ull.edu.es
Alejandro Rodríguez González
Design materials for analytical devices
Advisors: Ana I. Jiménez-Abizanda
Defense: 2027
alu0101203218@ull.edu.es