Jaime González Cuadra

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Jaime González Cuadra completed his degree in Chemical Sciences at the University of Salamanca (USAL) in 2018 and earned a Master’s in Applied Chemistry and Pharmacology from the Universitat Jaume I (UJI). His career is marked by contributions to high-impact research projects, including the MATER-ONE Project (PID2020-116719RB-C42, 2021-2024), the Development of Transparent Conductive Oxides via Sustainable Chemical Routes Project (ENE2017-87671-C3-3-R, 2018-2020), and the Antibacterial and Sustainable Ceramic Laminates Project (TED2021-130963B-C22, 2023). In 2023, he was awarded a European Ceramic Society (ECERS-JECS) mobility grant for a six-month research stay at the CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials under Professor Joao Labrincha's supervision, working across the Departments of Materials and Ceramics Engineering and Chemistry.  He completed his Ph.D. at UJI with international distinction and Cum Laude honors.

His thesis focused on transparent oxide thin films for photocatalytic applications in contaminant and bacterial degradation. During his doctoral studies, Jaime conducted research stays at international institutions, including CICECO-Aveiro in Portugal, the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Brazil, and the industrial research center at multinational Lamberti S.A. in MIlan,Italy. 

After completing his Ph.D., he secured a two-year postdoctoral position (2024-2026) at CICECO (CIAPOS/2023/425) to work on developing extrusion-based 3D-printed geopolymers functionalized with semiconducting oxides for pollutant degradation.

In teaching, Jaime has lectured in Master’s courses at UJI, including Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion and Raw Materials for Ceramic Pigments and Special Ceramics. His teaching experience extends to courses on nanotechnology, circular economy, and new materials applications in defense and healthcare, totaling 4 ECTS credits. He has also supervised Master’s and undergraduate students.

 

SHORT BIO

Jaime González Cuadra completed his degree in Chemical Sciences at the University of Salamanca (USAL) in 2018 and earned a Master’s in Applied Chemistry and Pharmacology from the Universitat Jaume I (UJI). His career is marked by contributions to high-impact research projects, including the MATER-ONE Project (PID2020-116719RB-C42, 2021-2024), the Development of Transparent Conductive Oxides via Sustainable Chemical Routes Project (ENE2017-87671-C3-3-R, 2018-2020), and the Antibacterial and Sustainable Ceramic Laminates Project (TED2021-130963B-C22, 2023). In 2023, he was awarded a European Ceramic Society (ECERS-JECS) mobility grant for a six-month research stay at the CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials under Professor Joao Labrincha's supervision, working across the Departments of Materials and Ceramics Engineering and Chemistry, working in the nanomaterials laboratory led by Professor Tito Trindade. He completed his Ph.D. at UJI with international distinction and Cum Laude honors.

His thesis focused on transparent oxide thin films for photocatalytic applications in contaminant and bacterial degradation. During his doctoral studies, Jaime conducted research stays at international institutions, including CICECO-Aveiro Institute of materials, the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Brazil, and the industrial research center at multinational Lamberti S.A. in Milan,Italy. 

After completing his Ph.D., he secured a two-year postdoctoral position (2024-2026) at CICECO (CIAPOS/2023/425) to work on developing extrusion-based 3D-printed geopolymers functionalized with photocatalysts for the degradation of aqueous contaminants, under the guidance of Professors Rui M. Novais and João Labrincha. 

In teaching, Jaime has lectured in Master’s courses at UJI, including Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion and Raw Materials for Ceramic Pigments and Special Ceramics. His teaching experience extends to courses on nanotechnology, circular economy, and new materials applications in defense and healthcare, totaling 4 ECTS credits. He has also supervised Master’s and undergraduate students in Applied Chemistry, co-supervising two undergraduate thesis projects.

 

 

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Surface-functionalized g-C3N4/3D-printed alkali-activated materials for the removal of emerging water pollutants

J.G. Cuadra , Nuno P.F. Gonçalves , K. Ben Tayeb , Catia Venancio , S. Costa , I. Lopes , T. Trindade , J. Labrincha , Rui M. Novais
2026, Chemical Engineering Journal.

Rapid low-temperature, vacuum-free metallization via melted metal spray for electronic and photovoltaic devices

Samuel Porcar-Garcia , Olfa Selmi , Abderrahim Lahlahi , Santiago Toca, Antoni Merin, Xavier Alcobe , Sofia Masi , Rosario Vidal, Iván Mora-Seró, Jaime González-Cuadra, Juan Bautista Carda
2026, Materials & Design, Volume 264.

Electrodeposition of Sb2Se3 solar cells on ceramic tiles

Samuel Porcar, Abderrahim Lahlahi, Jaime González Cuadra, Santiago Toca, Pablo Serna-Gallén, Diego Fraga, Tariq Jawhari, Xavier Alcobe, Lorenzo Calvo Barrio, Pedro Vidal-Fuentes, Alejandro Pérez-Rodríguez, Juan Bautista Carda
2025, Solar Energy, 205, 113377.

Generation of Schottky heterojunction (SnO2-Au NPs) transparent thin film for ciprofloxacin photodegradation

Cuadra, JG; Molina-Prados, S; Mínguez-Vega, G; Abderrahim, LA; Colombari, J; Carda, JB; Gonçalves, NPF; Novais, RM; Labrincha, JA
2025, APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE ADVANCES, 27.

Processing and optimization of laser-activated Cu and Ni inks for ceramic tile inkjet printing

Lahlahi-Attalhaoui, A; Porcar, S; Cuadra, JG; Toca, S; Fraga, D; Jordán, MD; Cervera, I; de la Fuente, GF; Carda, JB
2025, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 51, 17, 24314-24326.

Ultrafast development of blue pigment for in situ laser digital coloration in the ceramic industry

Lahlahi-Attalhaoui, A; Cuadra, JG; García, SP; Valero, SLT; Chiva, DF; de la Fuente, GF; Carda, JB
2025, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 108, 9.

A high-speed method to obtain Ni-Zn ferrite nanoparticles by microwave hydrotalcite decomposition for magnetic applications

Lahlahi-Attalhaoui, A; Cuadra, JG; Porcar, S; Fraga, D; Nebot-Diaz, I; Ribeiro, RAP; Paulo, JG; Carda, JB
2024, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 1004.
ISBN: 1873-4669

Functional properties of transparent ZnO thin films synthetized by using spray pyrolysis for environmental and biomedical applications

J.G. Cuadra; Ana C. Estrada; C. Oliveira; L.A. Abderrahim; S. Porcar; D. Fraga; T. Trindade; M.P. Seabra; J. Labrincha; J.B. Carda
2023, Ceramics International, 49, 20.

Multifunctional silver-coated transparent TiO2 thin films for photocatalytic and antimicrobial applications

Cuadra, JG; Molina-Prados, S; Mínguez-Vega, G; Estrada, AC; Trindade, T; Oliveira, C; Seabra, MP; Labrincha, J; Porcar, S; Cadena, R; Fraga, D; Carda, JB
2023, Applied Surface Science, 617.

ZnO/Ag Nanocomposites with Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity

Jaime González Cuadra; Loredana Scalschi; Begonya Vicedo; Maxim Guc; Víctor Izquierdo-Roca; Samuel Porcar García; Diego Fraga Chiva; Juan B. Carda
2022, Applied Sciences, 12, 10.

Ciència dels materials: metalls, ceràmiques i polímers

Juan Bautista Carda Castelló; Diego Fraga Chiva; Ester Barrachina Albert; Iván Calvet Roures; Jaime González Cuadra; Samuel Porcar García
2022.
ISBN: 9788418432910

Photon-Powered Ceramics: New Frontiers in Material Science and Applications

In Dr. Amparo Borrell and Dr. Ruth Benavente (Eds.), Advanced Ceramics Materials - Emerging Technologies
Pablo Serna-Gallén, Robinson Cadena, Samuel Porcar, Jaime González Cuadra, Abderrahim Lahlahi, Santiago Toca, Diego Fraga and Juan Carda
2024, IntechOpen.

Zinc Oxide Thin Films: Synthesis and Photocatalytic Applications

In Prof. Sadia Ameen (Eds.), Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials Annual Volume 2024
Jaime Gonzalez Cuadra; Abderrahim Lahlahi; Samuel Porcar; Robinson Cadena; Santiago Toca; Diego Fraga; Juan Carda
2023, IntechOpen.
ISBN: 3029-0538

Ciència dels materials: metalls, ceràmiques i polímers

Juan Bautista Carda Castelló; Diego Fraga Chiva; Ester Barrachina Albert; Iván Calvet Roures; Jaime González Cuadra; Samuel Porcar García
2022.
ISBN: 9788418432910

Development of transparent semiconductor oxides with optical properties for the functionalization of glass surfaces

J.G. Cuadra
2023, supervised by Labrincha, Joao.

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