Category Archives: Defense

Congratulations to Christian on the brilliant defense of his thesis

Posted on March 3, 2026 by mmaamarq

On January 23, our colleague Christian Asacso, brilliantly defended his thesis, entitled “Development of Chemoenzymatic Cascades for the Production of High-Value-Added Products.” We congratulate him and wish him all the best for the future, especially now as he begins his … Continue reading →

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Raquel in a Thesis Committee at the UAM

Posted on July 4, 2022 by mmaamarq

Last June 24th, Raquel traveled to Madrid to participate as a member of the jury which has evaluated Jorge Humbrías-Martín thesis, from FRONCAT group head by Dr. José Alemán.

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Fer already “Doc”

Posted on February 1, 2021 by mmaamarq

Today, February 1st, Fernando defended his PhD thesis with great honors. You got it! Congratulations, Fer! THANKSSSS and good luck!

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HOCA meets to learn from the youngest!

Posted on July 8, 2020 by mmaamarq

Undergrads made a rehearsal before their official Bachelor thesis presentations. We all enjoyed a lot with such a nice speakers! Guillermo and Sandra, well done!

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Anabel got her PhD!

Posted on December 20, 2019 by mmaamarq

Last November 29, Anabel Izaga presented her PhD thesis: “Study of the synergistic effect between metal complexes and organocatalysts”. A very emotive defense… This work has been supervised by Dr. Herrera and Prof. Gimeno. Congratulations!!

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Closing a period of life opens you new horizons. Good luck!

Posted on October 1, 2019 by mmaamarq

Sara and Pablo, the youngest HOCA members, did their final exams last wenesday (september, 25th) and now they are ready to get their B.Sc. Diplomes. Organic Privileged Scaffolds with Anticancer Activity: Synthesis through Organocatalytic Procedures. Sara Gil. Design and synthesis … Continue reading →

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Sandra got already her BSc degree!

Posted on July 13, 2018 by mmaamarq

Last wednesday, Sandra presented her Bachelor thesis entitled “Synthesis and applications of heterocycles of interest”. She did it excellent. Congratulations!

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Juanvi became a Dr.

Posted on January 12, 2018 by mmaamarq

Last December, 15th Juanvi defended his PhD thesis with great honors. We are really proud of you. Good luck and enjoy life!

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Javi defended his Bachelor thesis

Posted on October 6, 2017 by mmaamarq

Last 28th September, Javi presented his Bachelor thesis (TFG) and he got a good mark. Congratulations! He is now studying a Master in Madrid. We wish him all the best! Come to visit us with peaches soon! 😉

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Fer completed his 2nd year of PhD!

Posted on October 6, 2017 by mmaamarq

Last September 26th, Fernando presented to the Doctoral Committee of the Organic Chemistry Program, a summary of the research advances of his second year of doctorate. He did it excellent, congratulations and good luck in your 3rd year!