J. Angel Menéndez Díaz is a researcher, science popularizer and entrepreneur who was born in Lugones, Asturias, Spain. He graduated from the University of Oviedo, Spain, where he received his M.Sc. in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1988 and 1994, respectively. He worked as a research assistant at Penn State University, USA, from 1995 to 1996. In 1997, he joined INCAR-CSIC, Spain, where he is currently working as a scientific researcher. His research activity is mainly focused on carbon materials and the use of microwave heating applied to industrial processes, leading various research projects in these fields. He is the author and co-author of more than 200 scientific publications including books, diverse book chapters and patents. He is a doctoral advisor of various students. He is the Founder Editor of the GEC Bulletin (2005-2014) and a cofounder of Xerolutions Ltd.