Dr Francisco Martin-Martinez

Senior Lecturer, Chemistry

f.j.martin-martinez@swansea.ac.uk

Staff Office - 431
Third Floor
Grove Building
Singleton Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7149-5512

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About

Dr. Francisco Martin-Martinez is Senior Lecturer in Computational Chemistry, and Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2022, he was selected as Google Research Innovator, because of his work on computational chemistry, and he is working with Google Cloud on chemical reactivity predictions.

At Swansea University, he leads a research group focused on nature-intelligent computational materials, looking at nature for inspiration to incorporate natural principles of circularity and efficiency in materials design to address three pillars of our sustainable development: energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. His research spans Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, and Machine Learning (ML). He is involved in projects on organic photovoltacis, self-healing asphalt, biobased electrodes for energy storage, or fit-for-purpose biochars for soil remediation, among others.

He collaborates with international research groups, and he has develop strong research programs with industry partners.

Dr. Francisco Martin-Martinez also advocates for social justice and socially-directed science and technology, collaborating with Station1, an educational non-profit that fosters social-driven innovation.

Outside academia, he is member of the advisory board of 2050 materials, a data-driven materials design platform, and Science Policity collaborator for the Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK). He has also served as President and Vice-president of the Association of Spanish Scientist in the USA (ECUSA).

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Areas Of Expertise

Quantum chemistry
Computational chemistry
Density functional theory
Molecular dynamics
Hydrothermal processing

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Dr. Francisco Martin-Martinez lectures in Quantum, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (CH240), and he also leads a module on Scientific Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CH414)

His teaching philosophy adhere to the following guiding principles:

An active-learning methodology and flipped classroom that enhances in-class collaboration.
A teaching strategy that connects fundamental concepts to real-world applications.
A strong emphasis in fostering transferrable skills.
A thorough implementation of tools to promote continuous improvement.

Research Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Wan, C., Barreiro, D., Forner-Cuenca, A., Barotta, J., Hawker, M., Han, G., Loh, H., Masic, A., Kaplan, D., Chiang, Y., Brushett, F., Martin-Martinez, F., & Buehler, M. (2020). Exploration of Biomass-Derived Activated Carbons for Use in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(25), 9472-9482.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c02427, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55666
Tavakoli, M., Azzellino, G., Hempel, M., Lu, A., Martin-Martinez, F., Zhao, J., Yeo, J., Palacios, T., Buehler, M., & Kong, J. (2020). Synergistic Roll‐to‐Roll Transfer and Doping of CVD‐Graphene Using Parylene for Ambient‐Stable and Ultra‐Lightweight Photovoltaics. Advanced Functional Materials, 30(31), 2001924
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202001924, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55665
Martin-Martinez, F., Jin, K., Barreiro, D., & Buehler, M. (2018). The Rise of Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials from Renewable Sources: Learning from Nature. ACS Nano, 12(8), 7425-7433.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b04379, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52277
Martin-Martinez, F. (2018). Designing nanocellulose materials from the molecular scale. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 115(28), 7174-7175.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1809308115, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52267
Barreiro, D., Martín‐Moldes, Z., Yeo, J., Shen, S., Hawker, M., Martin-Martinez, F., Kaplan, D., & Buehler, M. (2019). Conductive Silk‐Based Composites Using Biobased Carbon Materials. Advanced Materials, 31(44), 1904720
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201904720, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52264
Williams, T., Senft, S., Yeo, J., Martin-Martinez, F., Kuzirian, A., Martin, C., DiBona, C., Chen, C., Dinneen, S., Nguyen, H., Gomes, C., Rosenthal, J., MacManes, M., Chu, F., Buehler, M., Hanlon, R., & Deravi, L. (2019). Dynamic pigmentary and structural coloration within cephalopod chromatophore organs. Nature Communications, 10(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-08891-x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53480
Yu, C., Qin, Z., Martin-Martinez, F., & Buehler, M. (2019). A Self-Consistent Sonification Method to Translate Amino Acid Sequences into Musical Compositions and Application in Protein Design Using Artificial Intelligence. ACS Nano, 13(7), 7471-7482.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.9b02180, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53481
Chen, C., Martin-Martinez, F., Jung, G., & Buehler, M. (2017). Polydopamine and eumelanin molecular structures investigated with ab initio calculations. Chemical Science, 8(2), 1631-1641.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6SC04692D, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52282
Chen, C., Martin-Martinez, F., Ling, S., Qin, Z., & Buehler, M. (2017). Nacre-inspired design of graphene oxide–polydopamine nanocomposites for enhanced mechanical properties and multi-functionalities. Nano Futures, 1(1), 011003
https://doi.org/10.1088/2399-1984/aa6aed, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52281
Barreiro, D., Martin-Martinez, F., Torri, C., Prins, W., & Buehler, M. (2018). Molecular characterization and atomistic model of biocrude oils from hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae. Algal Research, 35, 262-273.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.08.034, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52273

All Research

Journal Articles

Bachs-Herrera, A., York, D., Stephens-Jones, T., Mabbett, I., Yeo, J., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2023). Biomass carbon mining to develop nature-inspired materials for a circular economy. iScience, 26(4), 106549
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.106549, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63128
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.106549
Barreiro, D., Martin-Martinez, F., Zhou, S., Sagastagoia, I., Pérez, F., Morales, F., & Buehler, M. (2022). Biobased additives for asphalt applications produced from the hydrothermal liquefaction of sewage sludge. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10(6), 108974
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108974, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61961
Calvo-Flores, F. & Martin-Martinez, F. (2022). Biorefineries: Achievements and challenges for a bio-based economy. Frontiers in Chemistry, 10
https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2022.973417, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62119
Alpizar-Reyes, E., Concha, J., Martin-Martinez, F., & Norambuena-Contreras, J. (2022). Biobased Spore Microcapsules for Asphalt Self-Healing. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(27), 31296-31311.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c07301, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60631
Datta, B., Spero, E., Martin-Martinez, F., & Ortiz, C. (2022). Socially‐Directed Development of Materials for Structural Color. Advanced Materials, 34(20), 2100939
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202100939, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60575
Wilson, D., Martin-Martinez, F., & Deravi, L. (2022). Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome. ACS Sensors, 7(2), 523-533.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.1c02342, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60574
Ting, J., Khare, E., DeBellis, A., Orr, B., Jourdan, J., Martin-Martinez, F., Jin, K., Malonson, B., & Buehler, M. (2021). Role of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Additives on SBS-Modified Asphalt with Improved Thermal Stability and Mechanical Performance. Energy & Fuels, 35(21), 17629-17641.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c02794, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58563
Tavakoli, M., Azzellino, G., Hempel, M., Lu, A., Martin-Martinez, F., Zhao, J., Yeo, J., Palacios, T., Buehler, M., & Kong, J. (2020). Synergistic Roll‐to‐Roll Transfer and Doping of CVD‐Graphene Using Parylene for Ambient‐Stable and Ultra‐Lightweight Photovoltaics. Advanced Functional Materials, 30(31), 2001924
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202001924, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55665
Wan, C., Barreiro, D., Forner-Cuenca, A., Barotta, J., Hawker, M., Han, G., Loh, H., Masic, A., Kaplan, D., Chiang, Y., Brushett, F., Martin-Martinez, F., & Buehler, M. (2020). Exploration of Biomass-Derived Activated Carbons for Use in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(25), 9472-9482.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c02427, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55666
Williams, T., Senft, S., Yeo, J., Martin-Martinez, F., Kuzirian, A., Martin, C., DiBona, C., Chen, C., Dinneen, S., Nguyen, H., Gomes, C., Rosenthal, J., MacManes, M., Chu, F., Buehler, M., Hanlon, R., & Deravi, L. (2019). Dynamic pigmentary and structural coloration within cephalopod chromatophore organs. Nature Communications, 10(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-08891-x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53480
Leong, W., Wang, H., Yeo, J., Martin-Martinez, F., Zubair, A., Shen, P., Mao, Y., Palacios, T., Buehler, M., Hong, J., & Kong, J. (2019). Paraffin-enabled graphene transfer. Nature Communications, 10(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-08813-x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53462
Barreiro, D., Martín‐Moldes, Z., Yeo, J., Shen, S., Hawker, M., Martin-Martinez, F., Kaplan, D., & Buehler, M. (2019). Conductive Silk‐Based Composites Using Biobased Carbon Materials. Advanced Materials, 31(44), 1904720
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201904720, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52264
Yeo, J., Jung, G., Martin-Martinez, F., Beem, J., Qin, Z., & Buehler, M. (2019). Multiscale Design of Graphyne‐Based Materials for High‐Performance Separation Membranes. Advanced Materials, 31(42), 1805665
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201805665, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53463
Yu, C., Qin, Z., Martin-Martinez, F., & Buehler, M. (2019). A Self-Consistent Sonification Method to Translate Amino Acid Sequences into Musical Compositions and Application in Protein Design Using Artificial Intelligence. ACS Nano, 13(7), 7471-7482.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.9b02180, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53481
Barreiro, D., Jin, K., Martin-Martinez, F., Qin, Z., Hamm, M., Paul, C., & Buehler, M. (2019). Molecular dynamics study of the mechanical properties of polydisperse pressure-sensitive adhesives. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 92, 58-64.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2019.04.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53544
Barreiro, D., Yeo, J., Tarakanova, A., Martin-Martinez, F., & Buehler, M. (2019). Multiscale Modeling of Silk and Silk‐Based Biomaterials—A Review. Macromolecular Bioscience, 19(3), 1800253
https://doi.org/10.1002/mabi.201800253, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52265
Barreiro, D., Martin-Martinez, F., Torri, C., Prins, W., & Buehler, M. (2018). Molecular characterization and atomistic model of biocrude oils from hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae. Algal Research, 35, 262-273.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.08.034, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52273
Jin, K., Barreiro, D., Martin-Martinez, F., Qin, Z., Hamm, M., Paul, C., & Buehler, M. (2018). Improving the performance of pressure sensitive adhesives by tuning the crosslinking density and locations. Polymer, 154, 164-171.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2018.08.065, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52270
Martin-Martinez, F., Jin, K., Barreiro, D., & Buehler, M. (2018). The Rise of Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials from Renewable Sources: Learning from Nature. ACS Nano, 12(8), 7425-7433.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b04379, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52277
Martin-Martinez, F. (2018). Designing nanocellulose materials from the molecular scale. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 115(28), 7174-7175.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1809308115, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52267
Yeo, J., Jung, G., Martin-Martinez, F., Ling, S., Gu, G., Qin, Z., & Buehler, M. (2018). Materials-by-design: computation, synthesis, and characterization from atoms to structures. Physica Scripta, 93(5), 053003
https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/aab4e2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52268
Jung, G., Wang, S., Qin, Z., Martin-Martinez, F., Warner, J., & Buehler, M. (2018). Interlocking Friction Governs the Mechanical Fracture of Bilayer MoS2. ACS Nano, 12(4), 3600-3608.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b00712, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52271
Jung, G., Wang, S., Qin, Z., Martin-Martinez, F., Warner, J., & Buehler, M. (2018). Interlocking Friction Governs the Mechanical Fracture of Bilayer MoS2. ACS Nano, 12(4), 3600-3608.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b00712, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53549
Yeo, J., Jung, G., Martin-Martinez, F., Ling, S., Gu, G., Qin, Z., & Buehler, M. (2018). Materials-by-design: computation, synthesis, and characterization from atoms to structures. Physica Scripta, 93(5), 053003
https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/aab4e2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52272
Yeo, J., Jung, G., Tarakanova, A., Martin-Martinez, F., Qin, Z., Cheng, Y., Zhang, Y., & Buehler, M. (2018). Multiscale modeling of keratin, collagen, elastin and related human diseases: Perspectives from atomistic to coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. Extreme Mechanics Letters, 20, 112-124.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eml.2018.01.009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52275
Chen, C., Martin-Martinez, F., Jung, G., & Buehler, M. (2017). Polydopamine and eumelanin molecular structures investigated with ab initio calculations. Chemical Science, 8(2), 1631-1641.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6SC04692D, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52282
Chen, C., Martin-Martinez, F., Ling, S., Qin, Z., & Buehler, M. (2017). Nacre-inspired design of graphene oxide–polydopamine nanocomposites for enhanced mechanical properties and multi-functionalities. Nano Futures, 1(1), 011003
https://doi.org/10.1088/2399-1984/aa6aed, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52281
Sánchez-González, Á., Martin-Martinez, F., & Dobado, J. (2017). The role of weak interactions in lignin polymerization. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 23(3)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00894-017-3257-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52283
Chou, C., Martin-Martinez, F., Qin, Z., Dennis, P., Gupta, M., Naik, R., & Buehler, M. (2017). Ion Effect and Metal-Coordinated Cross-Linking for Multiscale Design of Nereis Jaw Inspired Mechanomutable Materials. ACS Nano, 11(2), 1858-1868.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.6b07878, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52279
Wang, S., Qin, Z., Jung, G., Martin-Martinez, F., Zhang, K., Buehler, M., & Warner, J. (2016). Atomically Sharp Crack Tips in Monolayer MoS2 and Their Enhanced Toughness by Vacancy Defects. ACS Nano, 10(11), 9831-9839.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.6b05435, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52284
https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:e766184b-d53b-4035-b09a-8fcb6344fb9a
Parambath, M., Hanley, Q., Martin-Martinez, F., Giesa, T., Buehler, M., & Perry, C. (2016). The nature of the silicaphilic fluorescence of PDMPO. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 18(8), 5938-5948.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c5cp05105c, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52285
Martín-Martínez, F., Fini, E., Buehler, M., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2015). Molecular asphaltene models based on Clar sextet theory. RSC Advances, 5(1), 753-759.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA05694A, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52288
Hosseinnezhad, S., Bocoum, A., Martinez, F., Fini, E., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2015). Biomodification of Rubberized Asphalt and Its High Temperature Properties. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2506(1), 81-89.
https://doi.org/10.3141/2506-09, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52286
Alonso, M., Woller, T., Martín-Martínez, F., Contreras-García, J., Geerlings, P., De Proft, F., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2014). Understanding the Fundamental Role of π/π, σ/σ, and σ/π Dispersion Interactions in Shaping Carbon-Based Materials. Chemistry - A European Journal, 20(17), 4931-4941.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201400107, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52293
Shestakova , P., Absillis, G., Martin-Martinez, F., De Proft, F., Willem, R., & Parac-Vogt, T. (2014). Integrating31P DOSY NMR Spectroscopy and Molecular Mechanics as a Powerful Tool for Unraveling the Chemical Structures of Polyoxomolybdate-Based Amphiphilic Nanohybrids in Aqueous Solution. Chemistry - A European Journal, 20(18), 5258-5270.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201304969, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52292
Tylianakis, E., Dimitrakakis, G., Martin-Martinez, F., Melchor, S., Dobado, J., Klontzas, E., & Froudakis, G. (2014). Designing novel nanoporous architectures of carbon nanotubes for hydrogen storage. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(18), 9825-9829.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.03.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52291
Alonso, M., Woller, T., Martín-Martínez, F., Contreras-García, J., Geerlings, P., De Proft, F., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2014). Cover Picture: Understanding the Fundamental Role of π/π, σ/σ, and σ/π Dispersion Interactions in Shaping Carbon-Based Materials (Chem. Eur. J. 17/2014). Chemistry - A European Journal, 20(17), 4841-4841.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201490067, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52290
Shestakova , P., Absillis, G., Martin-Martinez, F., De Proft, F., Willem, R., & Parac-Vogt, T. (2014). Back Cover: Integrating31P DOSY NMR Spectroscopy and Molecular Mechanics as a Powerful Tool for Unraveling the Chemical Structures of Polyoxomolybdate-Based Amphiphilic Nanohybrids in Aqueous Solution (Chem. Eur. J. 18/2014). Chemistry - A European Journal, 20(18), 5512-5512.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201490074, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52289
Martin-Martinez, F., Fias, S., Van Lier, G., De Proft, F., & Geerlings, P. (2013). Tuning aromaticity patterns and electronic properties of armchair graphene nanoribbons with chemical edge functionalisation. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15(30), 12637
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3CP51293B, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52295
Martín-Martínez, F., Fias, S., Hajgató, B., Van Lier, G., De Proft, F., Geerlings., P., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2013). Inducing Aromaticity Patterns and Tuning the Electronic Transport of Zigzag Graphene Nanoribbons via Edge Design. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(49), 26371-26384.
https://doi.org/10.1021/jp410032h, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52294
Martín-Martínez, F., Fias, S., Van Lier, G., De Proft, F., Geerlings, P., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2012). Electronic Structure and Aromaticity of Graphene Nanoribbons. Chemistry - A European Journal, 18(20), 6183-6194.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201103977, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52297
Martín-Martínez, F., Fias, S., Van Lier, G., De Proft, F., Geerlings, P., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2012). Cover Picture: Electronic Structure and Aromaticity of Graphene Nanoribbons (Chem. Eur. J. 20/2012). Chemistry - A European Journal, 18(20), 6105-6105.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201290078, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52296
Martín-Martínez, F., Melchor, S., Dobado, J., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2011). Edge effects, electronic arrangement, and aromaticity patterns on finite-length carbon nanotubes. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13(28), 12844
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CP20672A, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52300
Melchor, S., Martin-Martinez, F., & Dobado, J. (2011). CoNTub v2.0 - Algorithms for Constructing C3-Symmetric Models of Three-Nanotube Junctions. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 51(6), 1492-1505.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ci200056p, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52299
Martín-Martínez, F., Melchor, S., Dobado, J., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2011). Causes of energy destabilization in carbon nanotubes with topological defects. Theoretical Chemistry Accounts, 128(4-6), 445-456.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00214-010-0788-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52298
Ritz, B., Heller, H., Myalitsin, A., Kornowski, A., Martin-Martinez, F., Melchor, S., Dobado, J., Juárez, B., Weller, H., & Klinke, C. (2010). Reversible Attachment of Platinum Alloy Nanoparticles to Nonfunctionalized Carbon Nanotubes. ACS Nano, 4(4), 2438-2444.
https://doi.org/10.1021/nn100240c, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36968
Martín-Martínez, F., Melchor, S., Dobado, J., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2008). Clar−Kekulé Structuring in Armchair Carbon Nanotubes. Organic Letters, 10(10), 1991-1994.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ol800587s, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52303

Authored Books

Calvo-Flores, F., Dobado, J., Isac-García, J., Martín-MartíNez, F., & Martin-Martinez, F. (2015). Lignin and Lignans as Renewable Raw Materials
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118682784, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52287

Book Chapters

Martin-Martinez, F., Dobado, J., Sanchez-Gonzalez, A., Barreiro, D., & Buehler, M. (2018). Multiscale Modeling of Lignocellulosic Biomass. Handbook of Materials Modeling (pp. 1-22). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50257-1_87-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52276
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50257-1_87-1
Martin-Martinez, F. & Buehler, M. (2018). Multiscale Modeling of Structural Materials: Chemistry and Mechanical Performance. Handbook of Materials Modeling (pp. 1-6). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50257-1_81-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52274
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50257-1_81-1

Supervision

Untitled (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Shirin Alexander
A computational chemistry study into the research and design of sustainable steel coatings. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Ian Mabbett
Design and development of organic semiconducting materials for solar cells (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr James Ryan
Moving towards net zero in the sintering process and it's effects on sinter quality and productivity. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Peter Holliman
Development of biobased porous hydrochars (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Ian Mabbett
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EngD

Other supervisor: Dr Shirin Alexander
Exploiting Sustainable Paint Technologies To Optimise Industrial Polyester Coatings (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Ian Mabbett
Sustainable Paint - Removing the Reliance on Fossil Fuels (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Ian Mabbett
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MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Ian Mabbett

Taught Modules

CH-127 Chemical Practice

This module will introduce students to the three broad employment areas for chemistry: research, teaching or industrial positions. The lecture portion will cover fundamental aspects of being a professional chemist including safety, report writing, project management, and teaching skills. Students will attend research seminars and workshops, industrial field trips, and supervise school pupils in the laboratory. Assessment will be by coursework and a written report.
CH-240 Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

The area of computational chemistry is of ever increasing importance in industry; from designer materials to prediction of likely drug targets, the falling cost of computational power is allowing the simulation of ever more complex molecular systems, lowering the cost of real-world research. This module will take the foundations of theoretical chemistry covered in Year One and further develop these in order to apply to in silico chemistry. Note: it is expected that material, techniques and skills covered in the course of this module will require understanding of any prior core module.
CH-343 Advanced Laboratory Experience

This last formal lab module for those on the M Chem course consists of "project practicals" which can last from 3 to 10 weeks. These are intended to lay the groundwork for the more extensive research project carried out in the final year. The practicals change from one year to the next based on the current research of the department. They may be synthetic, analytical or purely involve extensive data treatment.
CH-344 Chemistry Project

3rd year projects are the opportunity to bring all you've learnt during your degree together and apply that knowledge to solve a problem. In Swansea these projects can be embedded in active research groups across the colleges of science, engineering or medicine, allowing you to build a network and experience in your chosen specialism within the chemical sciences. These projects are your opportunity to demonstrate to employers that you have a full understanding of your course and are able to direct your own studies, manage an independent research project and effectively communicate your findings. This selection suggests an interest in a project embedded within a research group in engineering, focusing on materials chemistry or chemical engineering
CH-409 MChem Research Project

MChem projects are the defining feature of the integrated masters with a chance to contribute research work of potentially publishable standard to an active research group within the University. In Swansea these projects can be embedded in active research groups across the Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, allowing you to build a network and experience in your chosen specialism within the chemical sciences. These projects are an excellent way of managing the transition on to your next destination after undergraduate study, whether that is a postgraduate research studentship or into employment. The skills developed in the MChem projects demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver all aspects of a 60 credit research project and on exit you will have demonstrated the academic equivalence and begun developing the other skills required for entry into professional development schemes leading to chartership. This selection suggests an interest in a project embedded within a research group in science, focusing on straight chemistry, or interacting and collaborating with another department such as bioscience, geography, physics, maths or computer science.
CH-414 Scientific innovation and entrepreneurship

This is a seminar-based module that provides an introduction to the world of research, innovation and entrepreneurship, where students apply their chemical knowledge to tackle important scientific, societal and industrial challenges. Seminars and workshops will be provided partly by departmental staff and partly by invited external speakers including academics, industry professionals, grant-writing advisors, technology transfer officers, patent lawyers, venture capitalists, accomplished entrepreneurs and start-up CEOs and CTOs. The seminars will cover a broad range of complementary topics that are required to fund, manage and grow an academic or entrepreneurial project. Speakers will share their career path, failures, successes and how they and others have used their skills and ingenuity to have an impact on worldwide and local problems that society is facing. Some speakers could also provide a challenge or a case study for the students to work on and share with classmates. From these seminars, students will build up a strong portfolio of knowledge and transferable skills that they will then use it to write a impact analysis and business model canvas on a topic of their choosing, guided by mentor meetings to (1) discuss the broad topics before the specific problem is picked, (2) discuss the chosen problem before the exercises are done, and (3) discuss students¿ progress on the work. At the end of the module, they will pitch their project to a panel, where they will be questioned on their science, originality, business plan, budget, and impact.

Affiliated Positions

Research Affiliate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

2020 - Present

Other Roles

Advisor, Sweetwater Energy

2016 - Present

Key Grants and Projects

Global Challenges Research Grant (GCRF) 2020 - 2021

Research collaboration to develop sustainable infrastructure in Nigeria, £30000
Ser Cymru 2 - Accelerating AI research with general purpose GPU 2020 - 2021

The project encompasses several research groups in Engineering, Medicine and Science, in Swansea and across Wales, with the common denominator of advancing Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms, with Prof. Biagio Lucini (PI), Dr Llion Evans, Dr Cinzia Giannetti, Dr Shangming Zhou , £581400
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Enablement Grant 2021 - 2022

Growing Electrocatalysts, £10,000
NSF Convergence Accelerator grant: Mind over Matter - Socioresilient Materials Design 2023 - 2024

Mind over Matter: Socioresilient Materials Design (SMD): A New Paradigm For Addressing Global Challenges in Sustainability (MoMatS) - Project lead by MIT, and in collaboration with Cornell Univeristy , £750,000

Dr Francisco Martin-Martinez

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A computational chemistry study into the research and design of sustainable steel coatings. (current)

Design and development of organic semiconducting materials for solar cells (current)

Moving towards net zero in the sintering process and it's effects on sinter quality and productivity. (current)

Development of biobased porous hydrochars (current)

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Exploiting Sustainable Paint Technologies To Optimise Industrial Polyester Coatings (current)

Sustainable Paint - Removing the Reliance on Fossil Fuels (current)

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CH-127 Chemical Practice

CH-240 Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

CH-343 Advanced Laboratory Experience

CH-344 Chemistry Project

CH-409 MChem Research Project

CH-414 Scientific innovation and entrepreneurship

Research Affiliate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Advisor, Sweetwater Energy

Global Challenges Research Grant (GCRF) 2020 - 2021

Ser Cymru 2 - Accelerating AI research with general purpose GPU 2020 - 2021

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Enablement Grant 2021 - 2022