The human behind the scientist: Ana Primo and Hermenegildo García, featured in UPV’s podcast

Ana Primo and Hermenegildo García, researchers at HG energy ITQ (UPV-CSIC), are the guests in a recent episode of the UPV podcast Revisado por Pares.

This inspiring and personal conversation reveals the stories behind their scientific careers—those that are often left out of academic papers. From Dénia to Siberia, with stops at the Colegio Mayor San Juan de Ribera, we follow a journey shaped not only by research, but also by music, memory and people who left a mark: Elton John, Serrat, Avelino Corma, Jaime Primo, Miguel Ángel Miranda, and Eduardo Primo Yúfera.

“Every material tells a story—what excites me most is uncovering its potential for tomorrow’s world.”
– Ana Primo

“Science is also emotion, people, context… and sometimes, a song that stays with you forever.”
– Hermenegildo García

An honest and moving episode about curiosity, purpose and the path towards new energy sources.

Thanks to the UPV podcast team Luis Zurano and Celia Marín for the invitation and the great conversation.

🎧 Listen to the full episode (in Spanish):
De Dénia a Siberia, Siddartha y los combustibles del futuro