Avelino Corma
Avelino Corma is a Spanish research professor and chemist, founder and former director of the Chemical Technology Institute (ITQ) founded by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV). Currently he continues to carry out his scientific research in the ITQ.

He is also member of Spain's Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Environmental Sciences. He holds honorary degrees from several universities, including the University of Valencia.