Naydu Zambrano Urrutia

Research Group Staff

Research Specialist

Current

Location:

Building 5, level 4, 4326-WS05

Biography

Research science consultant with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, I specialize in the molecular characterization of complex mixtures by multi-technique approach including using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), gas chromatography (GC-MS), among others. My career spans both research and industry, providing me with hands-on experience in various research projects and the development of advanced analytical methods. I possess technical expertise in waste-to-energy, downstream oil and gas processes, and catalytic processes, driving innovation and efficiency in these sectors.

Research Interests

Molecular characterization of complex mixtures

Selected Publications

  1.  Zambrano N, Rodriguez S, Lezcano G, Trueba D et al. Integrated analytical workflow for quantifying and modeling the hydrocracking of vacuum gas oil and plastic pyrolysis oil. Fuel 2025; 135557.
  2. Zambrano N, Lezcano G, Hita I, Gerritsen G et al. Molecular-Level Analytical Platform for Quasi-quantitative Characterization of Bio-oils from a Commercial Biorefinery. Energy & Fuels 2025;39:4818-4833.
  3. [Zambrano N, Trueba D, Hita I, Palos R et al. Mechanistic insight into heteroatom removal from vacuum gas oil blended with PMMA or PET waste. ChemSusChem 2024;202400581.
  4. Trueba D, Zambrano N, Hita I, Palos R et al. Hydrocracking mechanisms of oxygenated plastics and vacuum gasoil blends. Fuel Processing Technology 2023;248.
  5. Hita I, Mohamed HO, Attada Y, Zambrano N et al. Direct analysis at temporal and molecular level of deactivating coke species formed on zeolite catalysts with diverse pore topologies. Catal Sci Technol 2023;13:1288–1300.

Education

Chemistry - Doctor of Phylosophy (Ph.D). King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
Chemistry - Master's degree.  Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia.
Chemistry - Bachelor's degree. Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia.

Professional Profile

Research science consultant with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, I specialize in the molecular characterization of complex mixtures by multi-technique approach including using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), gas chromatography (GC-MS), among others. My career spans both research and industry, providing me with hands-on experience in various research projects and the development of advanced analytical methods. I possess technical expertise in waste-to-energy, downstream oil and gas processes, and catalytic processes, driving innovation and efficiency in these sectors.

KAUST Affiliations

Clean Energy Research Platform (CERP)

Research Interests Keywords

Analytical Chemistry Complex Mixtures Petroleomics