
Timeline
About me
Turning R&D into Deep Tech ventures at TECNALIA
Education

Universidad del país vasco/euskal herriko unibertsitatea
2007 - 2012Bachelor and master of science pharmacy extraordinary degree award, 9.06Top of the 2012 yearLicenciatura: 5-year study plan (BS + MS)

University of groningen
2013 - 2017Doctor of philosophy - phd organic chemistry
Universidad del país vasco/euskal herriko unibertsitatea
2012 - 2013Master's degree synthetic and industrial chemistry 9.2.webp)
Universitat oberta de catalunya (uoc)
2021 - 2023Executive mbaSpecialization in innovation and entrepreneurship
Experience

Nhs trust
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012Pre-registration pharmacistIn-patient and out-patient dispensingClinical pharmacyMedicines informationAnticoagulant managementAseptic preparation of medicinesClinical audit of antimicrobial use

Community pharmacy
Aug 2012 - Aug 2012Locum pharmacist
University of the basque country
Feb 2013 - Sept 2013Research intern, mastersStereoselective synthesis of quaternary alpha-aminophosphonic acid derivatives (Prof. Palacios Group)Published two papers as a second author

Rijksuniversiteit groningen
Oct 2013 - Oct 2017Phd researcher-Research: Synthesis of chiral tertiary alcohols and amines by copper-catalysed asymmetric addition of Grignard reagents; Microwave for synthesis of enolizable ketimines; Stereospecific Brook rearrangement of chiral alpha tertiary alcohols. -Lab supervisor: In charge of safety, maintenance of equipment and scheduling of lab duties. Responsible for instructing starting Ph.D. and Master students in laboratory techniques and protocols. -Teaching Assistant: Organization/lecturing of Organic Chemistry seminars with up to 50 students.-Master student supervision: Guide, teach and supervise labwork and writing of a Master´s thesis. -Symposium organizer: Organization of 3-day symposium for more than 60 members of the Strating Institute. I was in charge of the scientific program as well as of the website (http://fhbob2015.wixsite.com/home) Show less

Mapping ignorance
Jul 2014 - Oct 2019Writerhttps://mappingignorance.org/author/pablo-ortiz/

Gothenburg university
Sept 2016 - Oct 2016Visiting phd researcherDetermination of the structure of Grignard reagents in solution using 2-D NMR techniques.(Dr. Mate Erdelyi Group)

Vito
Nov 2017 - Jun 2020Development of bio-aromatic polymers from lignin- Set-up and manage VITO’s lab at the Green Chemistry Campus.- Lead (plan and execution) the team's research on organic chemistry.- Develop lignin-derived epoxy resins.- Develop biopolymers from lignin-monomers- Propose new ideas and influence the strategic planning- Conduct IP search for opportunity finding and strategic planning- Assist on national, regional and European project proposal writing and execution. - Present the work at conferences and networks - Student and other team member selection and supervision.- Filed 4 patents- Lectures, external presentations, and discussion with companies/universities. Show less
R&D Professional
Nov 2018 - Jun 2020Postdoctoral Researcher
Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

Tecnalia research & innovation
Jun 2020 - now• Tecno-economic management of R&D projects related to sustainable chemistry, bio-based materials and products, plastic recycling and CO2 uses. • Responsibilities as manager: plan according to resources, coordinate the team, manage risks and deviations, and communicate the results to the clients.• Responsibilities as technical coordinator: ideation of novel solutions, plan and interpretation of experiments, writing of reports, patents and articles. • Responsible for setting up a research line on sustainable polymers and plastic chemical recycling. Responsible for the research line on using CO2 for polymers and chemicals.• Preparation of R&D proposals for national and international companies, as well as for competitive public funded calls. • Identify new business opportunities. Market development and vigilance.• Marketing: Responsible for the LinkedIn profile of the group.• Co-supervision of PhD thesis, master, and bachelor students. Show less
Venture Builder
Jan 2025 - nowProject Manager
Jun 2020 - Jan 2025

Nova
Mar 2023 - nowNova talent memberMember of Nova Global Top Talent Network

Co2 value europe
Jun 2023 - nowMember of the board of directors
Licenses & Certifications

B-vca
Instituut voor beroepsexamens
Lean six sigma white belt certification
Six sigma online; aveta business instituteAug 2019
Nova member
NovaJun 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Pablo OrtizPremio Impacto-Categoría Impacto Social Tecnalia Research & Innovation Apr 2022 Tecnalia Research & Innovation organizes Impact awards to promote initiatives in social, economic and environmental area. The proposal that two colleagues and I presented for bringing science to kids and young students was awarded the prize in social impact category
- Awarded to Pablo OrtizExtraordinary degree award University of the Basque Country Jun 2012 Awarded for the highest grade of year 2012
Volunteer Experience
Raising funds
Issued by UNHCR on Jul 2010
Associated with Pablo Ortiz
Languages
- enEnglish
- esEspañol
- euEuskera
- duDutch
- geGerman
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