ICREA Professor at Universitat de Barcelona, spain
Prof. Dr. Josep Puigmartí-Luis is an accomplished Spanish scientist and ICREA Research Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Barcelona, known for pioneering work in supramolecular chemistry, microfluidics, and the precise synthesis of functional materials through fluid flow control.
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Education
He earned his degree in Chemistry from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1997–2002), followed by a Master’s in Chemistry and Food Engineering at Instituto Químico de Sarrià (2002–2003) and a Master’s in Materials Science at ICMAB-CSIC (2003–2005). He completed his PhD in Materials Science at the Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) in 2008 under Prof. David B. Amabilino, receiving Summa Cum Laude for his dissertation on “Molecular Organizations of Tetrathiafulvalenes in Monolayers and Fibres.”
Experience
Following his PhD, he undertook postdoctoral research at KU Leuven and ETH Zürich, where he later became Group Leader in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. He also led a group at Empa in Switzerland and held a Chair of Excellence at Université Grenoble Alpes. Today, he directs the ChemInFlow group at the University of Barcelona and is affiliated with the Institut de Química Teòrica i Computacional (IQTC), awarded the “Maria de Maeztu” Unit of Excellence. Over his career, he has secured over €18 million in research funding, more than half of it as Principal Investigator, driving landmark European and national projects like SONOCRAFT, GREENS, EVA, and an ERC Starting Grant for microfluidic crystal factories.
Research Interest
His research focuses on controlling fluid flow phenomena to direct chemical processes and reaction kinetics and to engineer advanced materials in solution and on surfaces. This interdisciplinary approach positions him at the forefront of innovation in supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering, and flow-based synthesis, with significant impact on sustainable materials science.
Award
For his groundbreaking contributions, Prof. Puigmartí-Luis has received numerous distinctions including the Antoni de Martí i Franquès Prize and the St. Jordi Award from the Institut d’Estudis Catalans, an ETH Fellowship, the prestigious Marie Curie Career Integration Grant, and the Ramon y Cajal Researcher appointment. He was named a Rising Star by IEEE 3M-NANO and achieved first-stage approval for an ERC Advanced Grant. He also contributes to European research strategy as a Management Committee member of the EU4MOFs COST Action.
Publication
His influential work is reflected in publications such as his single-author invited review in Chemical Society Reviews (2014) titled “The control of fluid flow in chemical synthesis” (Chem. Soc. Rev. 43, 2253–2271); “Guided Assembly of Functional Nanowires by Microfluidics” (Lab on a Chip, 2011); “In situ formation of bendable 3D networks” (Advanced Materials, 2009); “Microfluidics for Crystallization of Metal–Organic Frameworks” (CrystEngComm, 2018); “Controlled growth of MOFs under microgravity” (ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020); “Engineering Liquid-Liquid Interfaces for Functional Materials” (Chemistry of Materials, 2021); and “Dissipative Self-Assembly under Flow Conditions” (Angewandte Chemie, 2022) — each cited and recognized within the field.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Prof. Josep Puigmartí-Luis stands out as a leader whose dedication to understanding and manipulating fluid-driven chemical systems continues to push the frontiers of supramolecular chemistry and materials engineering. Through his interdisciplinary vision, significant funding success, impactful publications, and mentorship of the next generation of scientists, he demonstrates an enduring commitment to transformative research and global scientific collaboration.