Carla Casadevall, new member of the Young Academy of Spain
Carla Casadevall, a researcher at URV, has been chosen as one of the 10 new members of the Young Academy of Spain from over 150 candidates. This recognition highlights her work in sustainable technologies that mimic photosynthesis to generate clean energy.
It is an award that shows that local scientific talent plays a key role in the energy transition and advanced research. But what exactly does this woman from Tarragona do to make her candidacy stand out among hundreds?
The project that makes Carla Casadevall shine at URV
What does it mean to be a Ramón y Cajal researcher at URV?
The Ramón y Cajal title is one of the most prestigious for young scientists in Spain. Carla Casadevall leads a group at the Rovira i Virgili University where she promotes applied research in solar energy. It is not just theory: she works with bioinspired systems that reproduce photosynthesis to create sustainable fuels and chemical products.
How does her BIOPOLE project influence local research?
The BIOPOLE project bets on microreactors and artificial membranes that will improve efficiency and selectivity in chemical reactions, key for decarbonization. This innovative approach positions URV as a benchmark in the fight against climate change from the heart of Tarragona.
What is the Young Academy of Spain and why is Carla in it?
Why is this academy so exclusive?
The Young Academy of Spain was founded in 2019 to give voice and prominence to young scientists. Each year they select only 10 new members, with a maximum duration of five years. The selection is done by an international committee that evaluates the excellence and impact of each candidate’s work.
How does membership in the academy benefit researchers and society?
This platform facilitates the exchange of knowledge between institutions and allows young talent to influence scientific policies. For URV and Tarragona, it is a boost that strengthens their presence on the national and international scientific scene.
Local impact and future of Carla Casadevall’s research
How does this distinction affect the people of Tarragona?
Having a URV researcher in the Young Academy means that Tarragona plays an active role in research that can change the way energy and the environment are understood. Moreover, it can attract more resources and talent to the province, which is exactly what is needed.
What challenges and opportunities arise from now on?
Casadevall and her team have the opportunity to consolidate projects that could lead to technologies applicable to local and global industry. All this while training future generations of scientists who will keep the spirit of Tarragona innovation alive.
Carla Casadevall’s research is not only a personal triumph but a driving force for URV and its environment. This distinction confirms that there is talent with roots in Tarragona capable of playing at the scientific elite level.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Carla Casadevall and what does she do at URV?
- She is a Ramón y Cajal researcher who leads a group dedicated to developing sustainable technologies based on artificial photosynthesis.
- What is the Young Academy of Spain?
- An institution that each year selects 10 young scientists to promote science and debate on knowledge policies.
- What impact does this distinction have for Tarragona?
- It has placed URV and Tarragona on the map of advanced research and can attract more resources and talent to the region.
Source of the article: Rovira i Virgili University
