Who is Cristina? 

After completing her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at the University of Valencia, specializing in Physical-Chemistry, Cristina López Cava chose to focus on Computational Chemistry by enrolling in the Master's program in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling.

During her undergraduate studies, she participated in Teatre Químic, a popular science theatre aimed at high school students to encourage their interest in chemistry. This experience allowed her to review various chemistry concepts, improve her communication skills, and enhance her ability to work in groups.

As part of her postgraduate training, Cristina has taken several courses at Spanish and European universities, providing her the opportunity to train with international experts. This experience also allowed her to interact with students of different nationalities and improve her English communication skills.

What are her prospects for the coming years?

Currently, she is working as a Marie Curie Doctoral Candidate in the EIFFEL (EffIcient Fullerene-Free organic solar cELs) program under the project “Comprehensive modelling of voltage losses in fullerene-free photovoltaic devices” - DC3 in Mons, Belgium. Cristina believes this project offers her the opportunity to develop and grow in a research field that aligns with her professional goals, not only because of its environmental impact but also due to the chance to collaborate with other PhD students working on experimental aspects in different countries simultaneously.