Dr. Jesus Serrano

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jesús Esteban earned his BEng, MEng, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Complutense University of Madrid. His academic career includes positions at the University of Birmingham, Technical University of Dortmund, and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion before joining the University of Manchester as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering. His research interests focus on Chemical Reaction Engineering and Green Chemistry, particularly the production of chemicals from alternative biobased substrates. He has received multiple awards including the Prize for PhD Thesis in Science and Technology from the Royal Academy of Doctors in Spain and the Green Talents Award from the German Ministry of Education and Research. His work emphasizes sustainable processes and the valorization of glycerol and lignocellulosic sugars. Through his contributions, he actively participates in professional bodies such as the American Chemical Society and the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry, aligning his research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Awards

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Prize for PhD Thesis

2015-04-20
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Green Talents Award

2016-10-19
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Excellence Award in Chemical Reaction Engineering

2018-01-01
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CAS SciFinder Future Leaders Prize

2018-01-01
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Hermann Neuhaus Prize

2020-01-01
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Young Researchers Award

2020-01-01
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Alumni Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.