David graduated in chemistry at the University of Zaragoza (Spain) and obtained his PhD in organic and organometallic chemistry at the University of Oviedo (Spain). He continued his career as a researcher in several institutions and industry in Germany (Max Planck Institute, CAT Catalytic center-Covestro) and the UK (Imperial College-Royal Dutch Shell) working on topics related to organic chemistry and catalysis. David joined the School of Engineering and Materials Science in August 2019.