Mercedes Maroto-Valer

Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer (FRSE, FIChemE, FRSC, FRSA) is Assistant Deputy Principal (Research & Innovation) and Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) at Heriot-Wat University. She leads a team of over 50 researchers and an active research portfolio of over £17 million, including a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Award. RCCS is a world leading engineering centre delivering innovation for the wider deployment of low-carbon energy systems required for meeting carbon targets, including carbon capture, conversion, transport and storage, low carbon fuels and process/systems integration. She has over 450 publications, including editor of 4 books and 32% of her publications are in top 10% most cited worldwide. She holds leading positions in professional societies and editorial boards. Her research portfolio has included as Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator projects worth ~ £ 35 million. As Assistant Deputy Principal, her key strategic responsibilities include leading the development of university wide initiatives (UK, Dubai and Malaysia) to support global research activities.