Born in Fuensanta (Jaén). Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (University of Granada), Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences (UPV), Bachelor of Science in Psychology (UNED), and Bachelor of Medicine (UV). Research Scientist at the CSIC’s ITQ, where he served as Technical Deputy Director (2023–2024). His research focuses on the development of advanced catalytic materials for sustainable energy generation and storage, biomass valorization, CO₂ conversion, and water decontamination. He has coordinated the CSIC’s TRANSENER+ Interdisciplinary Thematic Platform (2021–2025) and, since 2024, has served as Coordinator of the CSIC’s Global Materials Area. He is a co-author of more than thirty patents and a co-founder of the spin-off company Vanaflow Energy Systems S.L.