Dr. Laia Vilà Nadal

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Biography

Laia Vilà-Nadal is a Lecturer in Molecular Metal Oxide Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on quantum-chemical modeling and the design of novel materials through the integration of computational and experimental techniques. She explores bio-derived systems and sustainable precursors for advanced materials, as well as the automation of data-driven molecular discovery processes. Laia has received significant funding for her work, including projects on nitrogen fixation and the development of digital synthetic pathways. She actively supervises PhD and postdoctoral researchers, guiding independent academic careers in computational chemistry and materials science. Laia is committed to fostering a diverse research environment and has collaborated with various academic and industrial partners. She has received recognition for her teaching and was nominated for a Student Teaching Award in 2022.

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Experience

Lecturer

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Teaching and research in Molecular Metal Oxide Chemistry.