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Research group FUSCHROM (FUndamental Studies in CHROMatography)
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Department of Analytical Chemistry
Faculty of Chemistry
University of Valencia
c/ Dr. Moliner, 50
46100-Burjassot (Valencia)
Spain
Samuel Carda-Broch samuel.carda@qfa.uji.es
Department of Physical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
University Jaume I
School of Technology and Experimental Sciences
Cra. Borriol s/n
12071-Castellón
Spain
About the University of Valencia
The University of Valencia (Universitat de València) of today is the outcome of more than five centuries of history that have led to the accumulation of knowledge and unique documentary treasures, making it one of the top Spanish university.
In the thirteenth century, higher education was established in the city of Valencia thanks to King James I of Aragon who, in 1245, had obtained a Studium Generale institution from Pope Innocent IV. However, not until 30 October 1499 did the Juries of Valencia draw up the Constitucions of what was to become the first Universitat de València: a university authorised by the Papal Bull on 23 January 1501, signed by the Valencian Pope Alexander VI and by the royal privilege of Ferdinand II the Catholic. It was granted on 16 February 1502.
For more than 500 years, the development of the University of Valencia has run in parallel with the development of the city and has been an inextricable part of its urban fabric, creating spaces for teaching, research, creation and dissemination of culture and science as well as knowledge transfer.
Initially dedicated to the studies of medicine, humanities, theology and law, the past two decades have witnessed an accelerated process of transformation and growth, incomparable to earlier periods. This significant effort has turned the University of Valencia into a modern, global university. It has become a leader in the application of new technologies, connected to important international scientific and teaching networks.
The University of Valencia has become one to the top five scientific centres in Spain thanks to the wide range of teaching and research activities offered in all areas of knowledge (basic sciences and engineering, health sciences, educational sciences, humanities and social sciences, economics and law) and its commitment to excellence.
The number of students today is 46,000 in undergraduate degrees, 7,500 in official Master’s degrees and PhD degrees, and 5,000 in UV degree programmes.
Faculty of Chemistry (Valencia)
The Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Valencia was established on September 1977 by Ministerial order, which decided to divide the Faculty of Sciences in four Faculties:
Faculty of Chemical Sciences
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Its origins date back to 1895 in which, under a Royal Decree, the Faculty of Sciences of Valencia was created with the degree of Physicochemical Sciences. The sections of Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Biological Sciences came thereafter. With the progressive increase of students and the moving to the current Campus of Burjassot, a division in four Faculties was made.
In 1993–1994, the studies in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering were divided in two Licenciatures, due to the transformation of some of the specializations offered. Coinciding with the foundation of the School of Engineering in 2003, the degree of Chemical Engineering became subjected to that Faculty, therefore, the Faculty of Chemistry only offered the Licenciature in Chemistry since 2004–2005, and the degree in Chemistry since 2010–2011.
Department of Analytical Chemistry (Valencia)
The Department of Analytical Chemistry is located in three buildings belonging to the Faculties of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Research Center, all in the Campus of Burjassot. The number of Full Professors, Professors and Associate Professors in the department is close to 30, who attend between 2000 and 3000 students in different experimental degrees, mainly Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Environmental Sciences, and Food Sciences.
In 2009, the Master in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry began, mainly attended by professors of the Department of Analytical Chemistry, which orientates to the PhD degree. Since 1970, several hundreds of students have obtained their PhD diploma under different research lines undertaken in the department.
About the University Jaume I (Castellón)
The University Jaume I (Universitat Jaume I, UJI) is a public higher education and research institution, set up in 1991. It functioned previously as a universitary college associated to the University of Valencia. The UJI aims to support the social, economic and cultural development of its surrounding area through the creation and transfer of knowledge. The UJI currently awards 30 degrees and has a student population of around 13,000, making it possible to provide personalized attention and keep teaching groups relatively small. The modern, carefully designed campus fosters a sense of community and is easy to reach from the city of Castellón and other local towns. The UJI also operates sites in a number of towns in the province of Castellón: Castellón de la Plana, Morella, Segorbe and Vinaroz.
