Dr. Gustavo A. Schwartz (San Sebastián, Spain)

PhD in Physics (UBA), he is a Senior Research Scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Materials Physics Center in San Sebastián. An expert in artificial intelligence applied to the study of polymers, biopolymers, and glass-forming systems, he develops neural network-based methods to predict molecular and structural properties. He has published over 60 scientific articles, supervised five PhD theses, and maintains long-standing collaboration with the Goodyear Innovation Center (Luxembourg). He participates in international networks such as Softcomp, EUSMI, and SUPERTED. His work integrates physics, chemistry, and mathematics to model advanced materials from chemical structure to dynamic behavior.

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Dr. Marisa Elisabet Spontón

Chemist (UNL), MSc and PhD from Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain), she is an Independent Researcher at CONICET (INTEC) and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UNL. Her research focuses on the design of renewable monomers and high-performance thermoset polymers for applications in flame retardancy, energy storage, radiation shielding, and environmental remediation. She has led over 15 national and international research projects, supervised undergraduate and graduate theses, and authored over 38 scientific papers, 60 conference presentations, and several technical consultancy reports for industry.

Dr. Ludmila Ronco

PhD in Chemical Engineering (UNL) and Chemical Engineer (UTN - Villa María), she is an Assistant Researcher at CONICET (INTEC–UNL) and faculty member at UNL. She completed postdoctoral stays at POLYMAT (Spain) and the Federal University of Santa Catarina (Brazil).

Her research focuses on the development of polymeric materials incorporating renewable compounds—proteins, polysaccharides, and vegetable oils—for applications in aqueous-based adhesives, coatings, and bioelectronics.

Dr. Lucía Fama

PhD in Physical Sciences, she is a Principal Researcher at CONICET and Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires.

She conducts her research at the Polymer and Composite Materials Laboratory (LP&MC) at IFIBA-CONICET.

Dr. María Inés Errea

Chemistry graduate and PhD from the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences (UBA), she is currently Full Professor at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA) and the National Technological University (UTN).

She is a CONICET researcher and Director of the Center for Environmental Engineering at ITBA. Her work specializes in the development of materials from renewable raw materials, with a focus on waste valorization.

Dr. María Eugenia Olivera

Pharmacist and PhD in Chemical Sciences (UNC), she is Full Professor at the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (UNC), Principal Investigator at CONICET, and Academic Director of the UNC North Campus. With postdoctoral training in pharmaceutical technologies, she leads projects in biopharmacy and drug delivery systems. She has published over 50 scientific papers, seven book chapters, and holds two patents with three more pending.

She directs the postgraduate program in Hospital Pharmacy and has developed pediatric anti-tuberculosis drugs and treatments for rare diseases.

Dr. Leandro Ludueña

Materials Engineer and PhD in Materials Science (UNMdP), he is an Independent Researcher at CONICET and Professor in Polymer Processing at the Faculty of Engineering (UNMdP). He works at INTEMA, focusing on sustainable processing technologies for polymeric composites used in packaging, agro-inputs, wind energy, and nautical sports. He has supervised 15 theses, published 43 scientific articles, and participated in over 100 conferences. He coordinated the Thermoplastic Composite Materials Group (2021–2025) and actively participates in academic and institutional evaluation processes.

Dr. Olivia V. López

Chemist and Chemistry Professor (UNS), MSc in Food Science and Technology (UNS), and PhD in Exact Sciences (UNLP), she is an Independent Researcher at CONICET (PLAPIQUI, UNS-CONICET) and Associate Professor at UNS. Her research focuses on the development of biodegradable materials based on starch and biopolymers, with applications in food packaging, agriculture, and food systems.

She has published over 45 scientific papers, coauthored books and chapters on biopolymers, and received awards such as the L’Oréal-UNESCO 2020 (special mention) and the ArgenINTA Prize.

Dr. Sandra Rivero

Food Science and Technology graduate and PhD in Engineering (UNLP), she is Associate Professor in Nutrition and Food Chemistry at the Faculty of Exact Sciences (UNLP), and an Independent Researcher at CONICET (CIDCA). She is part of the R&T (Roots and Tubers) group and works on the development of eco-compatible materials.

Her research focuses on the design and application of biodegradable materials with an emphasis on innovation and technological development for sustainable solutions.

Dr. Andrés Salvay

Physicist and PhD in Exact Sciences (UNLP), he completed postdoctoral work at UNESP (Brazil) and the Institut de Biologie Structurale (France). He was Visiting Research Professor at Université Joseph Fourier (France) and is currently a Research Professor at the National University of Quilmes and Director of the Laboratory of Physicochemical and Functional Studies of Foods (UNQ).

He has authored over 40 international publications on protein biophysics, biopolymer interactions, and development of biopolymeric materials.

Dr. Mario Ninago

Chemical Engineer (UNCuyo) and PhD in Chemical Engineering (UNS), he is an Independent Researcher at CONICET, Full Professor at FCAI-UNCuyo, and Director of the POLYCON group at ICAI-UNCuyo-CONICET.

His research focuses on the development of micro- and nanostructured compounds based on biopolymers for applications in food, regenerative medicine, environmental remediation, and additive manufacturing. He has published 47 scientific articles, seven book chapters, and serves as Secretary of Science and Technology at FCAI-UNCuyo.