Prof. Jesús Orduna

Department of Organic Chemistry
Faculty of Sciences. Building D. 3rd floor
University of Zaragoza – Campus San Francisco.
E-50009 Zaragoza, Aragón, SPAIN
Phone: +34 876 553380
e-mail: jorduna@unizar.es

Research background and interests

My research career has been developed at the interface of organic chemistry and molecular materials. I obtained my PhD in Chemistry at the University of Zaragoza, where my early work focused on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds using sulfur-containing precursors. A postdoctoral stay at the University of Ferrara (Italy) further consolidated my background in organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms.

After returning to Zaragoza, my research activity shifted towards molecular materials, contributing to the development of tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) derivatives for organic conductors and nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores. Within this framework, I developed a strong interest in quantum-chemical and molecular modelling approaches, applying computational methods to the prediction of optical and nonlinear properties, excited-state behaviour and structure–property relationships in π-conjugated systems.

Since 2012, my research has been closely linked to donor–acceptor dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells, combining molecular design, computation and spectroscopic characterization. In parallel, I have maintained long-standing expertise in mass spectrometry and currently serve as head of the Mass Spectrometry Service at INMA/ISQCH, supporting research in synthetic chemistry, molecular materials and interdisciplinary applications. My current interests focus on the integration of computational chemistry and advanced characterization techniques in photoactive and energy-related molecular systems.