Carlos Alberto Pena Puga wins Ícarus 2025 Award in the Field of Engineering and Architecture

Carlos Alberto Pena Puga has been awarded the Second Prize in the Ícarus 2025 Awards in the category of Engineering and Architecture for his outstanding doctoral thesis, “Liquid Systems for the Valorisation of Lignocellulosic Biopolymers.”

His research, conducted at the University of Santiago de Compostela, offers innovative solutions for the sustainable transformation of biomass into valuable materials, contributing significantly to the advancement of circular bioeconomy.

The Ícarus Awards recognize excellence in doctoral research across Spain, celebrating projects that combine scientific rigor with real-world impact.