Dr. Rosa Cuellar Franca

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rosa M. Cuéllar-Franca is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Manchester. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Chemical Engineering (2013) and has a strong background in environmental technology. Her research primarily focuses on sustainability assessment of novel technologies aimed at climate change mitigation. Rosa has developed methodologies that provide quantitative evidence for improving sustainability at various system levels, such as molecular process design and policy making. Her work has centered on the development of environmentally sustainable ionic liquids and catalysts, as well as their applications in cleaner technology. She is an expert in life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprinting, and life cycle costing, having authored 25 peer-reviewed papers to date. In addition, she is involved in projects funded by the European Commission and other entities, contributing to sectoral LCA guidelines. Her insight in carbon capture and utilization (CCU) has informed European Commission policies, and she has been recognized for her work with an award for her early career publication. Rosa's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing her commitment to ensuring a sustainable future through her research efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Teaching and conducting research in sustainability assessment and chemical engineering.

Awards

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Sustainability Teaching Award

2016-01-01

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.