Prof. Jarka Glassey

Prof Jarka Glassey obtained her 1st class Ing biochemical engineering degree from the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava and her PhD in bioprocess modelling and optimisation from Newcastle University, UK. She is a Fellow of RAEng, IChemE and PFHEA. In January 2026 she took up the role of the President of the European Federation of Chemical Engineers (EFCE). She is actively involved in IChemE accreditation and other national programme accreditations and evaluations. She also chairs the RAEng Engineering X Skills for Safety Board and she was a member of the RAEng Engineers 2030 advisory panel identifying knowledge, skills and attributes of future engineers. Her research interests centre around the use of AI/ML and advanced modelling techniques for rapid (bio)process development, optimisation and sustainable operation. She is also very active in (bio)chemical engineering education, currently chairing the education section of the European Society for Biochemical Engineering Sciences (ESBES). Her main interests in this area include active learning methodologies including VR/ XR, student participation software and AI in effective delivery of engineering programmes and educator as well as engineering professional skill improvement.

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Dr. Marina Micari

Marina Micari is a Swiss National Science Foundation Ambizione Group Leader at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She is hosted by the Laboratory of Advanced Separations at the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering. Marina is a chemical engineer (B.Sc. and M.Sc. at University of Palermo, Italy) and she earned the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to being awarded an Ambizione grant in July 2024, she was a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Advanced Separations at EPFL, where she worked with Prof. Kumar Varoon Agrawal. Her research interests are in the areas of gas and liquid separation processes, mathematical modelling and optimisation, techno-economic and environmental impact analyses.

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Eng. Oriol Martínez

Chem. Eng. Oriol Martínez, Founder member and Head of Engineering at GasN2

Oriol Martínez Huguet (Barcelona, 1979) is a Chemical Engineer from IQS (Chemical Institute of Sarrià) and holds an MBA from ESADE. He is also a member of the Governing Board of the COEIC (Col·legi Oficial d’Enginyers Industrials de Catalunya), contributing actively to the advancement of engineering and industrial innovation.
As Head Engineer at GasN2, Oriol plays a key role as the main driver of innovation and technological development within the company. Founded in 2009, GasN2 began by designing and manufacturing proprietary chromatographic gas generation systems and has since expanded its activity into areas such as decarbonization solutions and industrial refrigeration systems, receiving multiple industry recognitions along the way. With more than 30% of the workforce dedicated to R&D&I, the company focuses on sustainability, energy efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of customers’ industrial processes, delivering solutions that combine engineering excellence with long-term environmental impact.

GasN2 has received several distinguished awards, including the IV PYME Award with a special mention for its contribution to the fight against Covid-19 (2020), the Industria 4.0 Award from EIC (2021), the INNOVACAT Award in the “Avança” category (2022), and, in 2025, the EIC Innovation Award as well as the National Sustainability Award from El Suplemento.

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Eng. Ignasi Cañagueral

Ignasi Cañagueral is the director of the Dow Tarragona Industrial Complex and the Southern European Operations Hub. He graduated as a chemical engineer from the Chemical Institute of Sarrià (IQS), where he also obtained a master's degree in Chemical Engineering and a diploma in Business Administration. With more than 35 years of experience at Dow, Ignasi has established himself as a specialist in safety and production, leading strategic projects of international scope. He currently holds the position of vice-president of the Tarragona Chemical Business Association, an organisation he chaired for three years, and is responsible for the Industry Commission of Foment del Treball. In 2025, he was distinguished with the Avelino Corma Award, in recognition of his outstanding professional career.

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Eng. José Antonio Borque

Chem. Eng. José Antonio Borque, Technology Manager in Technip Energies Iberia

José A. Borque is a senior technology and process leader with over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Zaragoza, a master’s degree in Process Engineering, and an MBA.
He began his career at Dow Chemical and Ercros in Tarragona and joined Technip Energies in 2008. There, he served as Process Engineering and Process Safety Manager before being appointed Technology Manager in 2019, leading technology development and innovation initiatives. In recent years, his work has focused on Energy Transition projects, particularly the conceptual design and feasibility assessment of green hydrogen, green ammonia, CO2 capture and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities.

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Dr. Marina Micari

Marina Micari is a Swiss National Science Foundation Ambizione Group Leader at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She is hosted by the Laboratory of Advanced Separations at the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering. Marina is a chemical engineer (B.Sc. and M.Sc. at University of Palermo, Italy) and she earned the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to being awarded an Ambizione grant in July 2024, she was a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Advanced Separations at EPFL, where she worked with Prof. Kumar Varoon Agrawal. Her research interests are in the areas of gas and liquid separation processes, mathematical modelling and optimisation, techno-economic and environmental impact analyses.

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