María Quintana

Maria Quintana (Lima,1967 ) was born in Peru. She studied Chemical Engineering at the National University of Engineering. She obtained a master's degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, followed by a PhD in Chemistry with a specialisation in nanomaterials for photovoltaic applications, and conducted postdoctoral research at the Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on solid-state solar cells. At present, Maria is actively involved in projects related to the fabrication of nanoparticles, employing different techniques for their application in various types of devices.

In 2019, she received an award for her efforts towards the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and was invited to share her story as a woman in engineering in the book called Matilda, a new chapter of women in Engineering in Latin America.

Chemical synthesis of graphene Maria Quintana and Ana Champi aimed to synthesise graphene through chemical methods for its application in dye-sensitised solar cells. Graphene functions as an efficient electrical and thermal conductor, possesses superior strength compared to steel.

Awards and recognitions

Reintegration Scholarship In 2011, Peruvian National Council for Science, Technology and Technological Innovation (CONCYTEC), National Fund for Scientific, Technological and Technological Innovation Development (FONDECYT) and National System of Science, Technology and Technological Innovation (SINACYT) awarded Dr Maria Quintana in recognition for her research titled "Production of Silver Nanoparticles, Zinc Oxide, and Iron Oxide for Water Purification".

Collaboration in the book: Matilda, a new chapter of women in Engineering in Latin America In 2019, The Federal Council of Deans of Engineering of the Argentine Republic (CONFEDI) and Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) had their first project, resulting in the publication of a book designed to show the role of women in engineering and inspiring young Latin Americans to pursue a career in science. As part of this initiative, Maria Quintana was selected to share her life in the book.