Professor Marisol Martín-González is a highly distinguished CSIC Researcher renowned for her pioneering work in designing and optimizing nanotechnological devices. Leading the 20-member "Functional Nanostructured Devices for Energy -FINDER-" research group, her innovative research focuses on semiconductor nanoengineering to develop self-recharging devices that significantly boost energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions. Her exceptional scientific output is evidenced by over 165 publications (approximately 90% in Q1 journals), accumulating more than 9200 citations, and an h-index of 51. Consistently recognized in Stanford's top 2% of global scientists (2020, 2022), she also holds 8 patents, including six PCT extensions, with two already licensed to industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to practical innovation and technology transfer through her co-founded spin-off, AD+Particles.

Her leadership extends across the scientific landscape. As Coordinator of the Global Matter Area of CSIC, Professor Martín-González oversees 41 research centers, showcasing her significant administrative capabilities. Her commitment to international collaboration is highlighted by her role as an elected member and former secretary of the Executive Board of the European Thermoelectric Society. Financially, she has been remarkably successful, securing over 11 million euros in competitive funding for 34 national, European, and bilateral projects, including prestigious 2 ERC grants and collaborations with leading institutions and industrial partners such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Lockheed Martin, and REPSOL.

Professor Martín-González's profound impact is further underscored by numerous accolades and her dedication to nurturing future talent. She is the recipient of the esteemed Margarita Salas Medal for Excellence in Mentorship (2024) and the Research Excellence Award from the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry (2023). Her academic standing was solidified by her appointment as a Corresponding Academician of the Royal Academy of Sciences in 2022. Beyond her research, she has passionately supervised a considerable number of doctoral theses, scientist that are right now ERC grantees or got important research prizes.