Mr. Gonzalo Pérez Serrano | Artificial photosynthesis | Young Scientist Award
PhD at IMDEA Nanociencia, Spain
Gonzalo Pérez Serrano is an Assistant Researcher at IMDEA Nanoscience in Spain, specializing in ultrafast phenomena at the nanoscale. He holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His research focuses on artificial photosynthesis, specifically the design of structural modulators for photosystems, where he studies the impact of protein dynamics on chromophore function.
Publication Profile :
🎓 Educational Background :
Gonzalo Pérez Serrano completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2022. During his studies, he gained valuable experience at the Veterinary Health Surveillance Centre (VISAVET), specializing in molecular techniques such as genetic material extraction and purification, molecular diagnosis, and data analysis. His Bachelor’s thesis focused on the molecular detection of Rickettsia bacteria in ticks from wild animals in the Madrid region. After completing his Bachelor’s, Gonzalo pursued a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2022-2023), where he conducted his Master’s thesis on the design of artificial photosystems, under the supervision of Dr. Sara Hernández Mejías at IMDEA Nanoscience.
💼 Professional Experience :
Following the completion of his Master’s, Gonzalo Pérez Serrano was appointed as an Assistant Researcher at IMDEA Nanoscience in October 2023. He has been involved in various significant research projects, including a project funded by the LaCaixa Foundation focused on photochemical energy conversion using biohybrids with proteins and nanoclusters, and another research grant from the BBVA Foundation on optimized photochemical conversion. His work spans artificial photosynthesis, light energy conversion, and nanotechnology, contributing to a deeper understanding of the mechanistic role of protein dynamics in chromophore function. Prior to his current position, he gained practical research experience as a trainee student at IMDEA Nanoscience while completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
📚 Research Interests :
Gonzalo’s research interests are centered on the fields of artificial photosynthesis, light energy conversion, and nanotechnology. He focuses on the study of protein engineering and physical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on pump-probe spectroscopy. His work aims to advance our understanding of how proteins and chromophores interact to enhance light-harvesting efficiency. He is passionate about using cutting-edge techniques in nanoscience to develop sustainable and efficient systems for energy conversion. 🌱🔬💡
📝 Publication Top Notes :
- Serrano, G. P., Echavarría, C. F., & Mejias, S. H. (2024). Development of artificial photosystems based on designed proteins for mechanistic insights into photosynthesis. Protein Science, 33(10). https://doi.org/10.1002/pro.5164