Rosa María Huertas Penela is a researcher specializing in membrane technology and photocatalysis for environmental applications. Her work focuses on the development of advanced oxidation processes, particularly using photocatalytic membranes and semiconductor oxides (such as ZnO and TiO₂), for water treatment and the degradation of organic pollutants (such as dyes). She also researches gas separation and the application of membranes in various industrial and biotechnological areas.