Marta Romero Ribas Wins Best BSc Thesis Award in Chemistry from Rovira i Virgili University and Catalan Chemical Society

Marta Romero Ribas, a talented student from Prof. Mónica H. Pérez-Temprano Group, has been honored with the 2023 Best BSc Thesis Award in the field of Chemistry. The distinguished award was presented by the Catalan Studies Institute (IEC) in collaboration with the Catalan Chemical Society and Rovira i Virgili University.

Marta’s thesis has been recognized for its exceptional contribution to the field of chemistry.

The IEC and the Catalan Chemical Society join forces every year to recognize and celebrate outstanding academic achievements in Chemistry and other knowledge fields. The Best BSc Thesis Award serves as a platform to spotlight the brightest young minds and honor their noteworthy contributions.

Marta commenced her journey at ICIQ as a Summer Fellow, participating in an excellence programme that afforded her the opportunity to undertake a research project under the guidance of Prof. Mónica H. Pérez-Temprano, ICIQ Group Leader. Building on this experience, Marta made the decision to rejoin the group in March 2023 to pursue her bachelor’s thesis, which she successfully defended on June 28. The award was formally presented yesterday during the Inauguration ceremony of the academic year 2023-2024 at the Faculty of Chemistry of Rovira i Virgili University. We are pleased to share that Marta has continued her academic journey by enrolling in a Master’s programme at ICIQ, further showcasing her commitment to advancing her expertise in the field of chemistry.

Expressing her gratitude, Marta acknowledged the IEC, the Catalan Chemical Society and Rovira i Virgili University for this significant recognition. She also extended heartfelt thanks to her mentors, particularly Prof. Pérez-Temprano, as well as professors and colleagues for their unwavering support and guidance throughout her impactful research journey.