Manuel Fachal Suárez
Barcelona
Summary
Chemical engineer with a Master’s in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering. Specialized in biogas upgrading, membrane reactor operation, and gas treatment technologies. Strong background in process design, optimization, and environmental sustainability, with both academic and practical experience in developing advanced solutions for renewable energy and resource recovery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate
UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA
09.2021 - Current
PhD in the department of chemical, biological and environmental engineering. Research in the field of waste gases treatment. Topic: Biogas upgrading by employing membrane reactors for biomethanation.
Student Researcher
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
01.2020 - 08.2021
Researcher in the field of environmental and chemical engineering. Topics: wastewater treatment, biogas upgrading and membrane separation.
Research Assistant
BIOGROUP
07.2019 - 12.2019
Researcher at University of Santiago de Compostela. Anaerobic wastewater treatments. Membrane reactor operation.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad Santiago De Compostela
Santiago De Compostela, Spain07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad Santiago De Compostela
Santiago De Compostela, Spain07.2017
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain01-2026
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Dependable and responsible
Additional Information
(CO)METabolic bio transformations in low environmental footprint wastewater Treatment reactors, targeting organic micro pollutants (COMETT). Spanish Government.
Research Professorship Programme Innovative Energy Technologies for Biofuels, Bioenergy and a Sustainable Irish Bioeconomy. Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
RECYCLES Project. European’s Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Catalan
Upper intermediate (B2)
Galician
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
PhD Candidate
UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA
09.2021 - Current
Student Researcher
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
01.2020 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
BIOGROUP
07.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad Santiago De Compostela
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad Santiago De Compostela
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
Conferences and Publications
- Oral presentation: Encontro Galego-Portugués de Química, 2019.
- Communication to the national congress "XXXVI Jornadas de Ingeniería Química 2019"
- Poster presentation: III National congress IWA – YOUNG WATER PROFESSIONAL. Valencia, 2022.
- Oral presentation: EcoSTP2023. 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment.
- Oral presentation: Biotechniques2024. 9th International Conference on biotechniques for Air pollution control and biorefinery.
Scientific Article: Fachal-Suárez, M.; Krishnan, S.; Chairapat, S.; González, D.; Gabriel, D. An overview of biomethanation and the use of membrane technologies as a candidate to overcome H2 mass transfer limitations. Biotechnol. Adv. 2024, 77, 108465.
Additional information
Internal Quality Auditor ISO 9001:2015 – Training Center: Bureau Veritas
Occupational Risk Prevention (60 hours) – Training Center: EGAP, Xunta de Galicia
Galician Certification of Digital Competence in Office Automation (CODIX) – 190 hours – Training Center: Agency for the Technological Modernization of Galicia (AMTEGA)
Driving License: Category B