Veronica Celorrio
About Veronica Celorrio
Veronica Celorrio is a Beamline Scientist with a strong background in chemical engineering and electrocatalysis. She has conducted significant research on advanced materials for electrochemical energy conversion and CO2 reduction.
Current Role as Beamline Scientist
Veronica Celorrio has been serving as a Beamline Scientist since 2019. In this role, she conducts research focused on the kinetic and mechanistic aspects of electrochemical CO2 reduction at carbon-supported catalysts. Her work contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of electrochemical energy conversion.
Education and Academic Background
Veronica Celorrio obtained her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de Zaragoza, completing her studies from 2005 to 2007. She further pursued a Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 2008 to 2009. Veronica achieved her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from 2008 to 2012 at the University of Zaragoza, where she investigated the strain effect in electrocatalytic activity through the synthesis and characterization of Au-Pd core-shell nanostructures.
Research Experience and Contributions
Throughout her career, Veronica Celorrio has engaged in various research roles. She worked as a PhD student from 2008 to 2012, and later as a Postdoc for one month in 2012. She held positions as a Visiting Research Scientist and a Royal Society Newton International Fellow in Bristol, UK, from 2012 to 2015. Her research has included the synthesis and electrocatalytic properties of lanthanide perovskites and ferrites, as well as the development of advanced materials for electrochemical energy conversion.
Previous Positions and Roles
Before her current position, Veronica Celorrio held several roles in the field of chemical engineering and materials science. She worked as a Senior Support Scientist for seven months in 2018-2019, and as a Senior Research Associate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant on a part-time basis in 2015. These roles provided her with extensive experience in the synthesis and characterization of materials for energy applications.
Specialized Training and Certifications
Veronica Celorrio has pursued specialized training in energy technologies. She achieved a Diploma de Especialización en Tecnologías del Hidrógeno y Pilas de Combustible from Centro de Investigación de Recursos y Consumos Energéticos (CIRCE), Universidad de Zaragoza in 2007. This training complements her academic qualifications and enhances her expertise in the field of electrochemical energy systems.