- Research groups
- Polymerization Processes Group
- Group in Science and Engineering of Polymeric Biomaterials
- Hybrid Materials for Energy Group
- Theory and Simulations Group
- Advanced Multiphasic Polymers (AMP) Group
- NanoBioSeparations Group
- Molecular and Supramolecular Materials Group
- Catalysis and Sustainable Polymers
- Innovative Polymers Group
- Responsive Polymer Therapeutics Group
Polymerization Processes Group
Research

Polymers are product-by-process materials whose microstructure and hence their final properties are mostly determined in the reactor. Therefore, the understanding of the processes occurring in the reactor is crucial to achieve, an efficient, consistent safe and environmentally-friendly production of polymer materials with improved performance. Sponsored by the Industrial Liaison Program, bilateral contracts and strong support from public funding, the research is focused on the fundamental understanding of industrially relevant polymerization processes with special emphasis on polymerization in dispersed media.
Members
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Prof. José M. Asua | Center Director | +34 943 018181 jm.asua@ehu.es |
Fundamental investigation of industrially important polymerization processes. |
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Prof. Jose R. Leiza | Group Leader | +34 943 015329 jrleiza@ehu.es |
His current research interests are focused on the following topics: polymer reaction engineering aspects of polymerization in dispersed media (e.g., kinetics, modeling, high solids content formulations), waterborne polymer/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites for anticorrosion coatings, polymerization of water soluble monomers as additives for concrete, renewable resource monomers and their application for the production of novel adhesives and coatings, and electrospinning of polymer latexes. |
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Prof. María Paulis | Research Staff | +34 943 018481 maria.paulis@ehu.es |
Production of waterborne polymer/polymer and polymer/inorganic nanocomposite dispersion & molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for biotechnological applications. |
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Prof. Radmila Tomovska | Research Staff | +34 943 018482 radmila_tomovska@ehu.es |
Photopolymerization |
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Dr. Nicholas Ballard | Research Staff | +34 943 018475 nicholas.ballard@polymat.eu |
Focused on new techniques for producing polymeric particles with controllable microstructure and morphology |
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Dr. Miren Aguirre | Research Staff | +34 943 018476 miren.aguirre@ehu.es |
Synthesis of hybrid nanocomposites of cerium oxide/acrylates with improved UV absorption properties. |
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Dr. Amaia Agirre | Technician | +34 943 018476 amaia.agirre@ehu.es |
Characterization of polymer particle sizes and polymer architecture (molar mass, size, conformation, branching...) |
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Dr. Estíbaliz González de San Román Martín | MALDI-TOF Technician | +943 50 6067 estibaliz.gonzalezdesanroman@polymat.eu |
She is in charge of the characterization of polymers by MALDI TOF Autoflex mass spectrometer. |
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Dr. Aitor Barquero Salaberria | Post-Doc | +34 943 018474 aitor.barquero@ehu.eus |
His research is focused on the study of the effect of operational variables on the emulsion copolymerization of vinyl acetate copolymers with reactive alkoxysilanes |
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Dr. Shaghayegh Hamzehlou | Post-Doc | +34 943 018474 shaghayegh.hamzehlou@ehu.es |
Kinetics and topology as microstructure of polyurethane/acrylic hybrid latex synthesized by miniemulsion polymerization using Monte Carlo simulations. |
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Dr. Stefano Chimenti | Post-Doc | +34 943 018474 stefano.chimenti@polymat.eu |
Development of high hydrophobic coatings with anticorrosive properties through the addition of different nanofillers. |
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Dr. Edurne González | Temporary Lecturer | +34 943 018475 edurne.gonzalezg@ehu.es |
The fundamental investigation of waterborne polymers with special attention to the influence of functional polymeric emulsifiers on film formation and properties. |
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Dr. Tobias Kuhnt | Post-Doc | +34 943 018474 tobias.kuhnt@polymat.eu |
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Dr. Alicia de San Luis | Post-Doc | +34 943 018474 alicia.desanluis@ehu.eus |
Centro Joxe Mari Korta |
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Sebastian M. Dron | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 sebastian_dron001@ehu.eus |
The goal of his research is the improvement of these abilities for coating applications.His project is part of the Industrial Liaison Program (ILP). |
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Bertha T. Pérez | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 bperez044@ikasle.ehu.eus |
Her research program is focused on the microwave initiated polymerization as powerful tool toward design of novel polymer and composite nanoparticles |
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Aurélie Destephen | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 aurelie.destephen@polymat.eu |
Her project consists in developing cationic polymerisation technique in aqueous media. |
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Nerea Jiménez | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 nerea.jimenez@polymat.eu |
I am studying the influence of the incorporation of hydrogen bonding moieties to the formulation of waterborne coatings. |
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Maialen Argaiz | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 maialen.argaiz@polymat.eu |
Her research project is focused on introduction of ionic interparticle complexation within polymer films for improvement of properties and performance of waterborne protective coatings. |
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Iranzu Barbarin | Phd Student | +34 943 018482 iranzu.barbarin@ehu.eus |
The project is focused on the development of self-assembly 3D graphene-based polymer materials for CO2 capture and conversion. |
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Fabian Wenzel | Phd Student | +34 943 015329 fabian.wenzel@polymat.eu |
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Hesham Ahmed Mostafa Abdeldaim | Phd Student | +34 943 018482 hesham.abdeldaim@polymat.eu |
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Sheraz Tariq | Phd Student | +34 943 018481 sheraz.tariq@polymat.eu |
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Justine Elgoyhen | Phd Student | +34 943 01 88 46 justine.elgoyhen@gmail.com |
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Adrián Pérez López | Phd Student | +34 943 018475 adrian.perez@polymat.eu |
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Diulia Caroline Quites Rodrigues | PhD Student | +34 943 01 88 46 diulia.quites@polymat.eu |
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Sumi Murali Nair | Phd Student | +34 943 018476 sumi.murali@polymat.eu |
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Elvis Lopes Brito | Phd Student | +34 943 018474 elvis.lopes@polymat.eu |
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Mehdi Naderi | Phd Student | +34 943 018482 mehdi.naderi@polymat.eu |
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Thibault Castagnet | PhD Student | +34 943 018476 thibault.castagnet@univ-pau.fr |
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Ainara Aguirre Mikelarena | PhD Student | +34 943 018476 ainara.agirre@ehu.eus |
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Wichsuda Tangsongcharoen | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 wichsuda.tangsongcharoen@polymat.eu |
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Laura Ballester Bayarri | PhD Student | +34 943 018169 laura.ballester@polymat.eu |
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Sara Pavo Beldarrain | PhD Student | +34 943 015329 sara.pavo@ehu.eus |
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Ander González de Txabarri | PhD Student | +34 943 018181 agonzalezdetxab001@ehu.eus |
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Ana Trajcheva | PhD Student | +34 943 018474 ana.trajcheva@polymat.eu |
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Aleksandar Sladojevic | PhD Student | +34 943 018482 aleksandar.sladojevic@polymat.eu |
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Jacopo Teotonico | PhD Student | +34 943 018482 jacopo.teotonico@polymat.eu |
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Usue Aspiazu Iturbe | PhD Student | +34 943 018482 usue.aspiazu@polymat.eu |
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