Magín Lapuerta (1961) is professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, and has been since 1995. Previously, he was an assistant professor at the University Politécnica de Valencia, where he received his doctorate in 1988. He is the leader of the Fuels and Engines Group since its foundation (1996). Main interests are research on combustion and emissions, with an emphasis on environmental effects. Sabbatical year at Pennsylvania State University (2010-2011), and half-year stages at University of Toronto, Canada (2014), and CETAM (Centro de Tecnologías Ambientales, Chile). Awarded with the technological innovation prize from Castilla-La Mancha (2005). Member of the Fuels and Lubricants Scientific Committee (UNE) and of the Biofuels Committee from the Spanish Association APPA.