Dr. Paula Macarena Abdala
Dr. Paula Macarena Abdala
Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering
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Research area
Dr. Paula M. Abdala is a senior scientist and lecturer at the Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich. She earned her Ph.D. in Material Science from Universidad General San Martín in Argentina. Her research specializes in developing materials for sustainable energy, with a particular focus on advanced X-ray characterization techniques.
Her work involves CO₂ sorbents, heterogeneous catalysts, and fuel cells, aiming to connect structure and function to innovate sustainable processes and energy solutions. In addition to her research, Dr. Abdala is actively engaged in teaching and holds positions in scientific advisory and professional organizations, including the Swiss Society for Crystallography.
Current Occupation
Senior scientist and lecturer at LESE, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Research and teaching experience
| 2014 – 2019 |
Postdoctoral position in LESE group, ETH Zürich, Switzerland |
| 2011 – 2014 |
Postdoctoral Beamline scientist in SNBL, ESRF, Grenoble, France |
| 2010 – 2011 |
Researcher in Lamas's group, CITEDEF, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2005 – 2010 |
PhD fellow (CONICET - YPF Foundation fellowship) Lamas's group, CITEDEF, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2005 – 2010 |
Graduated fellow in Institute of Scientific and Technical Research for Defense, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2003 – 2011 |
Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry in Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2003 – 2005 |
Graduated fellow in CNEA-Argentina National Commission of Atomic Energy, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Education
| 2005 – 2010 |
Ph.D. Materials Science. Universidad General San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 1997 – 2002 |
M.S. Chemical Engineer. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Mendoza, Argentina |
Membership in Scientific Bodies
| 2017 - 2021 |
Member of Beamtime allocation panel of the ESRF |
| 2019 - present |
Board member of the Research Council of the Swiss Norwegian Beamlines at ESRF |
| 2017 - present |
Board member (secretary) of the Swiss Society for Crystallography |
Journal Publications
WebofScience, Scopusor Google Scholar
Twitter:@PaulaabdalaE