I earned my degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of Seville. Since 2009, I have been working at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), specifically at the Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Science (IETcc-CSIC) in Madrid. In 2017, I obtained a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry, Science, and Technology with Cum Laude distinction from the Autonomous University of Madrid. My work allows me to collaborate in teams, bringing people together to make small but meaningful contributions to society. Along the way, I enrich myself through interactions with people and the acquisition of new knowledge. Currently, I live in Madrid, where I lead public and private sector projects or participate as part of a research group in projects led by other researchers. One of my primary research lines focuses on studying the durability of cementitious materials, with a special emphasis on corrosion and carbonation. This includes both commercially available materials and innovative materials with a lower carbon footprint, such as alkali-activated cements or LC3, intended for structural applications or other uses. Another research line I have been developing for years involves the design, characterization, and study of the evolution of cementitious systems intended for energy-related applications. This encompasses traditional installations, such as electrical insulators, renewable energy systems, and waste encapsulation.