Prof. Dr. Elisa González-Romero | Environmental | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Elisa González-Romero, Universidade de Vigo, Spain
Prof. Elisa González-Romero is a Full Professor of Analytical and Food Chemistry at the University of Vigo, Spain, where she has served since 1993. She previously held academic positions at the Universidad de Vigo (Orense), the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and taught at CES NUMEN College. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis and a graduate degree in Chemistry from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, complemented by a postdoctoral research stay at New Mexico State University in the U.S. Prof. González-Romero’s professional expertise spans analytical techniques, food chemistry, and sensor development, and she has held research and quality control roles in industry. She is an active member of several prominent scientific societies, including the American Chemical Society, the Real Sociedad Española de Química, and the Sociedad Española de Química Analítica. She has also held visiting professorships at institutions in Portugal, Morocco, and Tunisia, and has received international recognition such as being named among the IBC Leading Scientists of the World. Her work continues to influence both the academic and applied sectors of analytical science.
Professional Profile:
✅ Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Elisa Gonzalez-Romero
🧪 Research Focus and Contributions:
Dr. Elisa Gonzalez-Romero has made sustained, high-impact contributions in the fields of electroanalysis, biosensors, bionanotechnology, and modified electrodes. Her research applies advanced electrochemical and biochemical methodologies to address real-world problems in environmental, food, and clinical sciences, demonstrating a rare ability to bridge theory and practical application.
👩🎓 Education
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🎓 Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
📅 1989-11-15
📘 Specialization: Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental -
🎓 Graduate in Chemistry
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
📅 1983-06-01
📘 Focus: Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis -
🧪 Postdoctoral Researcher
New Mexico State University, USA
📅 1990-10-01 to 1992-07-28
🔬 Laboratory: Sensor-Chip Lab
💼 Work Experience
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👩🏫 Full Professor (Analytical and Food Chemistry)
Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
📅 1993-05-07 to Present
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👩🏫 Associate Professor (Interim)
Universidad de Vigo, Orense, Spain
📅 1991-09-31 to 1993-05-06 -
👩🏫 Assistant Professor (Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis)
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
📅 1986-09-01 to 1991-10-01 -
🔬 Researcher – Quality Control
Alcon Iberhis SA, Madrid, Spain
📅 1985-01-01 to 1986-09-29 -
🧑🏫 Instructor in Analytical Chemistry
CES NUMEN College, Madrid, Spain
📅 1983-09-01 to 1986-07-31
🌍 Visiting Professor Positions
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🏛 Université Abdelmalek Essaadi, Morocco (2015)
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🏛 Universidade do Minho, Portugal (2010–2014)
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🏛 Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia (2011)
🏆 Awards and Distinctions
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🥇 IBC Leading Scientists of the World
International Biographical Centre, London, UK
📅 2013-10-11 -
🌍 People to People Citizen Ambassador Fellowship
American Oil Chemists’ Society, USA – Fats and Oils Technology Delegation to China
📅 2010-08
🧑🔬 Professional Memberships
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🧪 Real Sociedad Española de Química (Electrochemistry & Bioanalytical Chemistry Divisions)
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🧪 American Chemical Society (Analytical Chemistry & Agricultural and Food Chemistry Divisions)
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🧪 Sociedad Española de Química Analítica
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🗳 RSEQ-ST GA, Spain – Former Board Member (2002–2020)