​My research interests are focused on the developing of heterogeneous catalysts for different processes, from catalysts testing, use of characterization techniques to reactor and process design. Some of the processes that growing interest are Renewable Energy, CO2 utilization, and the use of Green Chemistry to replace, at least partially, conventional processes, with higher impact on the environment. 

• Natural sepiolite promoted with Ni as new and efficient catalyst for the sustainable production of hydrogen by steam reforming of the biodiesel by-products glycerol.
  M. Menor, S. Sayas, A. Chica.
  Fuel, 193, 351-358, (2017).
• Furfural steam reforming over Ni-based catalysts. Influence of Ni incorporation method.
  S. Sayas, A. Chica.
  Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 39, 5234-5241 , (2014).
• Effective and stable bioethanol steam reforming catalyst based on Ni and Co supported on all-silica delaminated ITQ-2 zeolite.
  S. Sayas, A. Chica.
  Cat. Today, 146, 37-43 , (2009) .

• Ph.D., Sustainable Chemistry, Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV)-Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Valencia, Spain, 2018.
• Sustainable Chemistry Master. Interuniversity (UV, UPV, UN, UCLM, UJI), Spain, 2012.
• Industrial Management Engineer, Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Valencia, Spain, 2007.
• B.Sc., Chemical Engineer, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain, 2004.

• 2019-2020: Postdoctoral fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
• 2007-2018 Senior laboratory Technician. Institute of Chemical technology, UPV, Valencia, Spain

• KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC)
• Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)