Dr. Juan Pablo Tafur Guisao | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Doctor at Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain

Dr. Juan Tafur Guisao is an Assistant Doctor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, specializing in energy storage, biopolymers, and industrial waste applications in material science. With extensive experience in research and academia, he has contributed to multiple universities across Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia. His expertise spans electrochemistry, materials engineering, and industrial chemistry.

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Educational Background

• Higher Degree in Industrial Engineering
  • Institution: Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Spain
  • Field of Study: Industrial Engineering
  • Degree Type: 1st and 2nd cycle studies (Equivalent to Bachelor’s and Master’s)

Professional Experience

Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain)

• Position: Assistant Doctor
• Department: Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, and Industrial Design, Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering and Design
• Start Date: September 1, 2023
• Responsibilities:
  • Research in energy storage using biopolymers
  • Development of industrial waste-based electrolytes
  • Teaching courses in Chemistry, Materials Science, Macromolecular and Non-metallic Materials, and Environmental Science
  • Master’s-level instruction in Advanced Knowledge of Materials and Applications

Yachay Experimental Technology Research University (Ecuador)

• Position: Full-Time Professor (October 2017 – August 2023)
• Department: Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
• Responsibilities:
  • Research in electrochemical energy storage using copolymers
  • CO₂ capture and eco-packaging development
  • Coordination of the Materials Engineering degree program
  • Teaching various chemistry and engineering courses
  • Faculty internship coordination and academic linkage

Technical University of the North (Ecuador)

• Position: Full-Time Professor (April 2016 – September 2017)
• Department: School of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
• Responsibilities:
  • Research in energy storage and material sciences
  • Teaching courses in General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry
  • Degree thesis supervision and coordination
  • Organization of academic conferences and international research collaboration

Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Spain)

• Position: Laboratory Assistant (October 2012 – February 2016)
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducting experimental research in material science and electrochemistry

Research Interests

• Energy Storage – Electrochemistry, Biopolymers, and Copolymers
• Sustainable Materials – Industrial Waste Utilization and CO₂ Capture
• Electrolyte Development – Advanced Materials for Energy Applications
• Materials Characterization – Using Techniques like SEM, EDX, TGA, DSC, FTIR, XPS, and XRD

Conclusion

Dr. Juan Tafur Guisao is a dedicated researcher and educator with a strong background in materials engineering, chemistry, and energy storage. His work integrates sustainability, industrial waste repurposing, and advanced electrochemical applications. With years of teaching experience at prestigious institutions, he continues to contribute to scientific advancements while mentoring future engineers.

Publications

BLENDS OF TPS WITH MODIFIED MWCNT: CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATION
Acta Microscopica
2023 | Journal Article
EID: 2-s2.0-85163588992
ISSN: 07984545
Contributors: Garces, B.; Corredor, L.; Michell, R.M.; Tafur, J.P.

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Green Energy Storage: Chitosan-Avocado Starch Hydrogels for a Novel Generation of Zinc Battery Electrolytes
Polymers
2023-11-14 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15224398
Contributors: María I. Cruz-Balaz; María Fernanda Bósquez-Cáceres; Anabel D. Delgado; Noé Arjona; Vivian Morera Córdova; Lorena Álvarez-Contreras; Juan P. Tafur

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Synthesis and characterization of Chitosan-Avocado seed starch hydrogels as electrolytes for zinc-air batteries
Journal of Polymer Research
2023-06 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.1007/s10965-023-03566-0
Contributors: María I. Cruz-Balaz; María Fernanda Bósquez-Cáceres; José Béjar; Lorena Álvarez-Contreras; Vivian Morera Córdova; Juan P. Tafur

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Enhancing Electrochemical Performance of Zinc-Air Batteries Using Freeze Crosslinked Carboxymethylcellulose-Chitosan Hydrogels as Electrolytes
Journal of The Electrochemical Society
2023-06-01 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/acd876
Contributors: María Fernanda Bósquez-Cáceres; José Bejar; Lorena Álvarez-Contreras; Juan P. Tafur

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Chitosan-Carboxymethylcellulose Hydrogels as Electrolytes for Zinc–Air Batteries: An Approach to the Transition towards Renewable Energy Storage Devices
Batteries
2022-11-30 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/batteries8120265
Contributors: María Fernanda Bósquez-Cáceres; Lola De Lima; Vivian Morera Córdova; Anabel D. Delgado; José Béjar; Noé Arjona; Lorena Álvarez-Contreras; Juan P. Tafur

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Industrial Processes Online Teaching: A Good Practice for Undergraduate Engineering Students in Times of COVID-19
Sustainability
2022-04 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/su14084776
Contributors: Marvin Ricaurte; Paola Elizabeth Ordóñez Vivanco; Carlos Navas-Cardenas; Miguel Meneses; Juan P. Tafur; Alfredo Viloria

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Mechanical properties and X-ray diffraction analyses of clay/sand pellets for CO2 adsorption: the effects of sand content and humidity
Oil & Gas Science and Technology – Revue d’IFP Energies nouvelles
2021 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.2516/ogst/2021030
Contributors: Isaac Iglesias; Mayra Jiménez; Andrea M. Gallardo; Edward E. Ávila; Vivian Morera; Alfredo Viloria; Marvin Ricaurte; Juan P. Tafur

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Nanocomposite polymer electrolytes for zinc and magnesium batteries: From synthetic to biopolymers
Polymers
2021 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13244284
Contributors: Bósquez-Cáceres, M.F.; Hidalgo-Bonilla, S.; Córdova, V.M.; Michell, R.M.; Tafur, J.P.

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Properties of the PVA-VAVTD KOH Blend as a Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Zinc Batteries
Gels
2021-12-10 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/gels7040256
Contributors: Alisson A. Iles Velez; Edwin Reyes; Antonio Diaz-Barrios; Florencio Santos; Antonio J. Fernández Romero; Juan P. Tafur

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Green Nanocomposites Based on Thermoplastic Starch: A Review
Polymers
2021-09-23 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13193227
Contributors: Katherine E. Rivadeneira-Velasco; Christian A. Utreras-Silva; Antonio Díaz-Barrios; Alicia E. Sommer-Márquez; Juan P. Tafur; Rose M. Michell

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Structural modifications and ionic transport of PVA-KOH hydrogels applied in Zn/Air batteries
Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
2019 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.113380
Contributors: Santos, F.; Tafur, J.P.; Abad, J.; Fernández Romero, A.J.

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