The Complutense University of Madrid has a PhD program in Advanced Chemistry in which the Laser Chemistry research group has carried out several doctoral theses. In addition, the interdisciplinary nature of the team and its previous track record of collaborations with multiple research groups ensure a very enriching environment. In line with the above statements, the design of the proposed research project has been made to emphasize the importance of integrating optimized analytical techniques to obtain unprecedented data, leading to new knowledge and better elucidation of air pollutant dynamics. Therefore, the FPI fellow will be able to acquire scientific knowledge in heterogeneous but complementary areas such as atmospheric sciences, air quality, climate impact, and analytical techniques. In addition, a fundamental characteristic of the project lies in its applied nature, increasing the possibilities of knowledge transfer to society through collaborations with environmental managers and companies that develop, manufacture, and market analytical equipment. In this way, once they have completed their doctorate, students can continue their research in international centers or work in companies related to their doctoral training.
The analytical instrumentation of the laboratories of the Laser Chemistry Research Group of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) is custom-designed at a high scientific and technological level, which allows students to receive specialized and high-quality training.
The doctoral programs of UCM, Carlos III Health Institute, and the Claude Bernard University in Lyon, where the Institut Lumière Matière is located, guarantee qualified research training activities of the contracted researcher (FPI) requested will mainly focus on areas related to LIBS, LIF, Raman, Imaging, and μLIBS and their application in environmental sciences. Concerning scientific outcomes dissemination and formation, it is necessary to point out that the research group has published between 2021 and 2023 (coinciding with the duration of the requested project) a total of 22 papers in indexed journals, 14 book chapters, 8 non-indexed dissemination publication; 9 international conferences; 7 national conferences; 4 master theses; 1 doctoral thesis and 2 patents.

Theses completed or in progress within the scope of the research team (last 10 years)
• Development and application of chemometric methods for the study of samples by laser ablation spectroscopy (LIBS). S. Moncayo, Outstanding cum laude, European mention. 2015 Complutense University.
• Determining and discriminating microorganisms by laser ablation laser spectroscopy (LIBS) and mathematical algorithms. Sadia Manzoor. 2017. Outstanding cum laude Complutense University.
• Studies of climate variability and seasonality using laser spectroscopy. A. M. Roldán Outstanding cum laude. 2017 UCM.
• Characterization of aerosols in Antarctica. C. Marina Montes. 2022. Outstanding cum laude. University of Zaragoza - Complutense University.
• Analysis of complex samples by laser-induced ablation spectroscopy (LIBS) and advanced chemometric processing. J. Cárdenas-Escudero. In progress.
• We are evaluating the performance of air quality networks. Reference framework and legislative applications María de L. Berríos Cintrón. In progress.
• Air quality status in Spain. Implications in health. L. M. Cuberos Cáceres. In Progress
• Study of atmospheric pollution by analytical techniques. S. Deylami. In Progress
• New integrated analytical approaches for pollutant detection and air quality monitoring. M. López Ochoa. In progress.

Scientific or professional development of graduate doctors.

Fortunately, all PhDs students from UCM have been able to find work after successful doctoral completion. Thus, A. Marin is an assistant professor in Bratislava; S. Moncayo works in a company developing LIBS instruments; and S. Manzor is developing spectral systems in a company in The Netherlands. C. Marina finished his thesis in July 2022 and has worked at the University of Zaragoza as a research staff member in the last months with a PDI contract. We hope he will get a teaching-research position very soon