Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a public research university located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Bellaterra), near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1968, it offers undergraduate to doctoral programs across sciences, engineering, health, social sciences, and humanities, and is recognized for its research output and international collaboration.
Relevant to the chemical sector, UAB hosts departments and research groups in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental science, and biotechnology. Its work spans areas such as catalysis, analytical and organic chemistry, polymers, and sustainable process development. The university collaborates with industry and public research organizations on R&D projects, supports technology transfer and spin-offs, and provides advanced laboratory infrastructure and scientific services, contributing skilled talent and applied research to regional and international innovation ecosystems.
