Miguel Blanco García
Hamburg
Summary
Professional researcher, Physicist (PhD expected March 2026) with an interdisciplinary background in chemistry, materials science, and physics. Experience in electrochemistry, hydrogen storage materials, thin-film deposition, and advanced surface characterization. Strong in technical analysis, literature review, scientific writing, and international collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PhD Researcher
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)
Hamburg, Germany
04.2022 - 03.2026
- Led the SARS-CoV-2 semiconductor inactivation work package within the EU-funded COARERO project.
- Designed and ran synchrotron experiments on functional semiconductor materials, with strong emphasis on surface and interface analysis relevant to energy applications.
- Prepared technical reports and presentations: published in high-impact journals (e.g., JACS).
- Collaborated with international, cross-disciplinary teams and managed timelines and deliverables.
Intern
R&D Plastics Division
Madrid, Spain
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported product testing in the R&D Plastics Division, including the RECICLEX recycled-polymers project.
- Analysis of rheological, thermal, and mechanical properties of plastics; compared formulations and flagged anomalies.
- Contributed to polymer formulation trials, including polypropylene grades for 3D printing.
- Wrote short technical reports and step-by-step procedures for QA and client-facing teams.
- Conducted material testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
Research Trainee / Assistant
Materials Physics Department, UAM
Madrid, Spain
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Investigated hydrogen storage in Mg-based ultrathin films, analysing adsorption/desorption mechanisms and material stability at the nanoscale.
- Explored photo-assisted hydrogen production using FeS₂ (pyrite) and semiconductor materials, contributing to alternative hydrogen generation approaches.
- Worked within a research group focused on hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, and energy-related materials, gaining exposure to storage, production, and material performance aspects.
Education
Renewable Energy Materials
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Madrid01-2021
Master of Science - Renewable Energy Materials
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Madrid01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Madrid01-2020
Skills
- Electrochemistry fundamentals
- Hydrogen storage and hydrogen-related materials
- Corrosion, degradation and ion transport mechanisms
- Thin-film deposition and surface/interface engineering
- Advanced materials characterization and performance analysis
- Technical literature review and structured scientific reporting
- Evidence-based analysis
Certification
- Patentability and IP Management courses by EPO — [2025-2026]
- Management and Coordination of EU-Funded Projects with the PM2 Methodology (PM2 for EU Funds) — [2025]
- Foundations of Project Management for Scientific Projects — [2024].
LANGUAGES & ADDITIONAL
Spanish (native)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English (bilingual)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian (fluent)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German (B1, improving)
Intermediate (B1)
French (basic)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
PhD Researcher
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)
04.2022 - 03.2026
Intern
R&D Plastics Division
09.2021 - 03.2022
Research Trainee / Assistant
Materials Physics Department, UAM
09.2020 - 07.2021
Renewable Energy Materials
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Master of Science - Renewable Energy Materials
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid