CLARA TORRENTO AGUERRI

CLARA TORRENTO AGUERRI

Professora lectora

Scopus Author ID: 14058952500
Researcher ID: L-1631-2014
Àrea de coneixement : Cristal.lografia i Mineralogia

Grup de Recerca: Mineralogia Aplicada, Geoquímica i Hidrogeologia - MAGH

Informació de contacte
Departament de Mineralogia, Petrologia i Geologia Aplicada
Departament de Mineralogia, Petrologia i Geologia Aplicada Facultat de Ciències de la Terra, Universitat de Barcelona C/ Martí i Franquès s/n Barcelona 08028
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clara.torrento(a)ub.edu

Publicacions en revistes

Navarro-Ciurana, D.; Saleta-Daví, A.; Otero, N.; Torrentó, C.; Quintana-Sotomayor, C.; Miguel-Cornejo, D.S.; Musalem-Jara, M.; Novoa-Godoy, G.; Carrasco-Jaramillo, C.; Aguirre-Dueñas, E.; Escudero-Vargas, M.A.; Soler, A. (2023). Quantifying the potential seepage from porphyry copper tailing impoundments using a multi-isotopic approach. Science of the Total Environment, 890 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164446 . ISSN: 0048-9697
Plasencia Sánchez, E.; Sánchez-Soberón, F.; Rovira, J.; Sierra, J.; Schuhmacher, M.; Soler, A.; Torrentó, C.; Rosell, M. (2023). Integrating dual C and N isotopic approach to elemental and mathematical solutions for improving the PM source apportionment in complex urban and industrial cities: Case of Tarragona - Spain. Atmospheric Environment, 293(119449) . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 1352-2310
Soder-Walz, J.M.; Torrentó, C.; Algora, C.; Wasmund, K.; Cortés, P.; Soler, A.; Vicent, T.; Rosell, M.; Marco-Urrea, E. (2022). Trichloromethane dechlorination by a novel Dehalobacter sp. strain 8M reveals a third contrasting C and Cl isotope fractionation pattern within this genus. Science of the Total Environment, 813(152659), pp. 1 - 9 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0048-9697
Torrentó, C.; Ponsin, V.; Lihl, C.; Hofstetter, T.B.; Baran, N.; Elsner, M.; Hunkeler, D. (2021). Triple-Element Compound-Specific Stable Isotope Analysis (3D-CSIA): Added value of Cl isotope ratios to assess herbicide degradation. Environmental Science & Technology, 55(20), pp. 13891 - 13901 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0013-936X
Ghiglieri, G.; Buttau, C.; Arras, C.; Funedda, A.; Soler, A.; Barbieri, M.; Carrey, R.; Domènech, C.; Torrentó, C.; Otero, N.; Carletti, A. (2021). Using a multi-disciplinary approach to characterize groundwater systems in arid and semi-arid environments: The case of Biskra and Batna regions (NE Algeria). Science of the Total Environment, 757, p. 143797 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0048-9697
Melsbach, A., Torrentó, C.; Ponsin, V.; Bolotin, J.; Lachat, L.; Prasuhn, V.; Hofstetter, T.B.; Hunkeler, D.; Elsner, D. (2020). Dual-Element Isotope Analysis of Desphenylchloridazon to Investigate its Environmental Fate in a Systematic Field Study-A Long-Term Lysimeter Experiment. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(7), pp. 3929 - 3939 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0013-936X
Lihl, C.; Heckel, B.; Grzybkowska, A.; Dybala-Defratyka, A.; Ponsin, V.; Torrentó, C.; Hunkeler, D.; Elsner, M. (2020). Compound-specific chlorine isotope fractionation in biodegradation of atrazine. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 22(3), pp. 792 - 801 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 2050-7887
Ponsin, Violaine; Torrento, Clara; Lihl, Christina; Elsner, Martin; Hunkeler, Daniel (2019). Compound-Specific Chlorine Isotope Analysis of the Herbicides Atrazine, Acetochlor, and Metolachlor. Analytical Chemistry, 91(22), pp. 14290 - 14298 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0003-2700
Torrentó, C.; Bakkour, R.; Melsbach, A.; Lihl, C.; Ponsin, V.; Hofstetter, T.B.; Elsner, M.; Hunkeler, D. (2019). Solid-phase extraction method for stable isotope analysis of pesticides from large volume environmental water samples. Analyst, 144, pp. 2898 - 2908 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0003-2654
Melsbach, Aileen; Ponsin, Violaine; Torrento, Clara; Lihl, Christina; Hofstetter, Thomas B.; Hunkeler, Daniel; Elsner, Martin (2019). C-13- and N-15-Isotope Analysis of Desphenylchloridazon by Liquid Chromatography-Isotope-Ratio Mass Spectrometry and Derivatization Gas Chromatography-Isotope-Ratio Mass Spectrometry. Analytical Chemistry, 91(5), pp. 3412 - 3420 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0003-2700
Grau-Martínez, A.; Torrentó, C.; Carrey, R.; Soler, A.; Otero, N. (2019). Isotopic evidence of nitrate degradation by a zero-valent iron permeable reactive barrier: Batch experiments and a field scale study. Journal of Hydrology, 570, pp. 69 - 79 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0022-1694
Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Torrentó, C.; Palau, J.; Marchesi, M.; Soler, A.; Hunkeler, D.; Domènech, C.; Rosell, M. (2018). Unravelling long-term source removal effects and chlorinated methanes natural attenuation processes by C and Cl stable isotopic patterns at a complex field site. Science of the Total Environment, 645, pp. 286 - 296 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0048-9697
Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Heckel, B.; Torrento, C.; Meyer, A.; Elsner, M.; Hunkeler, D.; Soler, A.; Rosell, M.; Domenech, C. (2018). Dual element (C-Cl) isotope approach to distinguish abiotic reactions of chlorinated methanes by Fe(0) and by Fe(II) on iron minerals at neutral and alkaline pH. Chemosphere, 206, pp. 447 - 456 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0045-6535
Grau-Martinez, Alba; Folch, Albert; Torrento, Clara; Valhondo, Cristina; Barba, Carme; Domenech, Cristina; Soler, Albert; Otero, Neus (2018). Monitoring induced denitrification during managed aquifer recharge in an infiltration pond. Journal of Hydrology, 561, pp. 123 - 135 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0022-1694
Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Torrentó, C.; Guivernau, M.; Viñas, M.; Hunkeler, D.; Soler, A.; Domènech, C.; Rosell, M. (2018). Vitamin B12 effects on chlorinated methanes-degrading microcosms: Dual isotope and metabolically active microbial populations assessment. Science of the Total Environment, 621, pp. 1615 - 1625 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0048-9697
Torrentó, C.; Prasuhn, V.; Spiess, E.; Ponsin, V.; Bakkour, R.; Melsbach, A.; Lihl, C.; Glauser, G.; Hofstetter, T.B.; Elsner, M.; Hunkeler, D. (2017). Adsorbing vs. nonadsorbing tracers for assessing pesticide transport in arable soils. Vadose Zone Journal, 17(1), p. 170033 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 1539-1663
Torrentó, C.; Palau, J.; Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Heckel, B.; Meyer, A.; Domènech, C.; Rosell, M.; Soler, A.; Elsner, M.; Hunkeler, D. (2017). Carbon and chlorine isotope fractionation patterns associated with different engineered chloroform transformation reactions. Environmental Science & Technology, 51(11), pp. 6174 - 6184 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0013-936X
Grau-Martínez, A.; Torrentó, C.; Carrey, R.; Rodríguez-Escales, P.; Domènech, C.; Ghiglieri, G.; Soler, A.; Otero, N. (2017). Feasibility of two low-cost organic substrates for unducing denitrification in artificial recharge ponds:batch and flow-through experiments. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 198, pp. 48 - 58 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0169-7722
Heckel, B.; Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Torrento, C.; Meyer, A.; Palau, J.; Domenech, C.; Rosell, M.; Soler, A.; Hunkeler, D.; Elsner, M. (2017). Compound-Specific Chlorine Isotope Analysis of Tetrachloromethane and Trichloromethane by Gas Chromatography-Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry vs Gas Chromatography-Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry: Method Development and Evaluation of Precision and Trueness. Analytical Chemistry, 89(6), pp. 3411 - 3420 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0003-2700
Audí-Miró, C.; Cretnik, S.; Torrentó, C.; Rosell, M.; Shouakar-Stash, O.; Otero, N.; Palau, J.; Elsner, M.; Soler, A (2015). C, Cl and H compound-specific isotope analysis to assess natural versus Fe(0) barrier-induced degradation of chlorinated ethenes at a contaminated site. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 299, pp. 747 - 754 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0304-3894
Torrentó, C.; Audí-Miró, C.; Bordeleau, G.; Marchesi, M.; Rosell, M.; Otero, N.; Soler, A. (2014). The use of alkaline hydrolysis as a novel strategy for chloroform remediation: feasibility of using urban construction wastes and evaluation of carbon isotopic fractionation. Environmental Science & Technology, 48(3), pp. 1869 - 1877 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0013-936X
Torrento, Clara; Urmeneta, Jordi; Edwards, Katrina J.; Cama, Jordi (2012). Characterization of Attachment and Growth of Thiobacillus denitrificans on Pyrite Surfaces. Geomicrobiology Journal, 29(4), pp. 379 - 388 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0149-0451
Torrentó, C.; Urmeneta, J.; Otero, N.; Soler, A.; Viñas, M., Cama, J. (2011). Enhanced denitrification in groundwater and sediments from a nitrate-contaminated aquifer after addition of pyrite. Chemical Geology, 287(1-2), pp. 90 - 101 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0009-2541
Acero, P.; Asta, M.P.; Torrentó, C.; Gimeno, M.J.; Auqué, L.F.; Gómez, J.B. (2011). Metodologías y técnicas instrumentales para el estudio de sistemas de aguas ácidas. Boletín Geológico y Minero, 122(2), pp. 187 - 202 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0366-0176
Torrentó, C.; Cama, J.; Urmeneta, J.; Otero, N.; Soler, A. (2010). Denitrification of groundwater with pyrite and Thiobacillus denitrificans. Chemical Geology, 278(1-2), pp. 80 - 91 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0009-2541
Otero, N.; Torrentó, C.; Soler, A.; Menció, A.; Mas-Pla, J. (2009). Monitoring groundwater nitrate attenuation in a regional system coupling hydrogeology with multi-isotopic methods: the case of Plana de Vic (Osona, Spain). Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment, 133(1-2), pp. 103 - 113 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0167-8809
Otero, N.; Menció, A.; Torrentó, C.; Soler, A.; Mas-Pla, J. (2007). Estudio multi-isotópico de la atenuación natural de la contaminación por nitratos en un sistema acuífero regional: Plana de Vic (Osona, NE España). Geogaceta, 41, pp. 155 - 158 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 0213-683X
Acero, P.; Ayora, C., Torrentó, C.; Nieto, J.-M. (2006). The behavior of trace elements during schwertmannite precipitation and subsequent transformation into goethite and jarosite. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 70(16), pp. 4130 - 4139 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2006.06.1367 . ISSN: 0016-7037
P. Cabello; A. Sáez; M. Guinau; M. Garcés; L. Cabrera; M. López-Blanco; G. Lastras; O. Ferrer; O. Gratacós; X. Delclòs; C. Martín-Closas; J. Sanjuan; I. Cacho; J. Palau; M. Rosell; A. Soler; C. Torrentó; P. Piña; P. Granado (2023). Learning through emotion: learning by communicating in Earth sciences. EDULEARN Proceedings, pp. 2400 - 2406 . https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2023.0700 . ISSN: 2340-1117
Vinyes-Nadal, M.; Navarro-Ciurana, D.; Torrentó, C.; Carrey, R.; Micola, N.; Garrido, T.; Munné, A.; Solà, J.; Soler, A.; Otero, N. (2019). Herramientas multi-isotópicas para determinar el origen de la contaminación por nitratos en la provincia de Girona (Cataluña). MACLA. Revista de la Sociedad Española de Mineralogía, 24, pp. 119 - 120 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 1885-7264
Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Rosell, M.; Domènech, C.; Torrentó, C.; Palau, J.; Soler, A. (2015). C and Cl-CSIA for elucidating chlorinated methanes biotic and abiotic degradation at a polluted bedrock aquifer. Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, 13, pp. 120 - 123 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeps.2015.07.029 . ISSN: 1878-5220
Torrentó, C.; Bakkour, R.; Ryabenko, R.; Ponsin, V.; Prasuhn, V.; Hofstetter, T.B.; Elsner, M.; Hunkeler, D. (2015). Fate of four herbicides in an irrigated field cropped with corn: lysimeter. Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, 13, pp. 158 - 161 . http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeps.2015.07.037 . ISSN: 1878-5220
Grau-Martínez, A.; Carrey, R.; Torrentó, C.; Folch, A.; Soler,; Otero, N. (2015). Evaluation of two carbon sources for inducing denitrification: Batch and column experiments. Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, 13, pp. 124 - 128 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeps.2015.07.030 . ISSN: 1878-5220
Grau-Martínez, A.; Torrentó, C.; Audí-Miró, C.; Otero, N.; Soler, A. (2014). Isotopic fractionation associated to nitrate reduction by zero valent iron. MACLA. Revista de la Sociedad Española de Mineralogía, 19 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 1885-7264
Audí-Miró, C.; Espinola, R.; Torrentó, C.; Otero, N.; Rosell, M.; Rossi, A.; Palau, J.; Soler, A. (2012). Control of the effectiveness of source removal and ZVI barrier treatment in a DNAPLs contaminated site using CSIA. MACLA. Revista de la Sociedad Española de Mineralogía, 16, pp. 140 - 141 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 1885-7264
Torrentó, C.; Audí-Miró, C.; Marchesi, M; Rosell, M.; Otero, N.; Soler, A.; Viñas, M. (2012). Selecting oxidation process for treating water contaminated with a mixture of chlorinated VOCs. MACLA. Revista de la Sociedad Española de Mineralogía, 16, pp. 138 - 139 . Repositori Institucional . ISSN: 1885-7264
Torrentó, C.; Urmeneta, J.; Edwards, K.; Cama, J.; Soler, A. (2009). Denitrification driven by pyrite oxidation and colonization of pyrite surface by Thiobacillus denitrificans. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 73(13), pp. A1341 - A1341 . https://goldschmidtabstracts.info/2009/1341.pdf . ISSN: 0016-7037

Textos del currículum

CV summary.

I am currently a Serra Húnter Fellow at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) and a Senior Researcher at MAiMA Research Group. My research interests are focused on the use of isotopic tools to assess the fate of contaminants in groundwater and soils, with a strong focus on lab and field studies to characterize the fate of contaminants, and natural and induced attenuation processes.

My academic career, with a strong focus on research and knowledge transfer and a clear international character, is divided into 5 stages:

-Predoctoral stage (2004-2010), IDAEA-CSIC. My research focused on denitrification by oxidation of pyrite and its potential use as a bioremediation strategy for groundwater. I graduated from the UB' Earth Science Ph.D. program in 2010 (Excellent Cum Laude)

-First postdoctoral stage, MAiMA-UB (2011-2014). Intense research activity, focused on the induced attenuation of agricultural (nitrates) and industrial pollutants (volatile organic compounds) using in situ techniques, and studying their efficiency with isotopic tools. I started supervising a PhD Thesis (defended in 2018)

-Second postdoctoral stage, CHYN, Université de Neuchâtel (Switzerland) (2014-2017). In addition to coordinating and actively participating in research activities, I carried out the scientific management and coordination of the work team of a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, focused on the degradation of organic micropollutants

-Senior researcher stage, MAiMA-UB (since 2017). In addition to an intense research activity, I have acquired more responsibilities for project management and preparation of proposals. I am currently supervising a PhD student

-In November 2019, I started a new research line in MAiMA-UB, focused on demonstrating the applicability of multi-isotopic techniques to assess the fate of pesticides in the environment. I led a Marie Curie project (2019-2021), and I am currently supervising a PhD student in this topic

This research activity has resulted in a high scientific productivity, which in 2021 is ranked at the UB level in the first tertil in both outputs and fundraising. I have published 25 articles in SCI journals, most of them (23) in journals that are in the Q1 (16 in the first decile), average IF: 5.186. I have published 3 articles in other peer-reviewed journals, 7 chapters of books, and 90 contributions to national and international conferences. I have participated in 24 competitive research projects (funded by the EU, the Spanish government, the Catalan government, etc.).

Transfer of knowledge. I have participated in 38 R&D&I contracts with private companies and administration for the transfer of knowledge. I have taught 9 courses and workshops to companies and administration. MAiMA obtained the TECNIO accreditation in 2018, granted by the Generalitat de Catalunya-ACCIÓ to research groups with an intense technology and knowledge transfer. Besides being coordinator of R&D&I projects, I actively participate in promotion and commercial actions.

Experience in management of research and R&D&I projects; member of MAiMA scientific-technical commission; supervision of undergraduate, master and doctoral students, postdocs and laboratory technicians; member of the scientific or organizing committee of congresses and workshops; reviewer of international journals.

Teaching experience. Serra Húnter Fellow since 2022. I have participated in several BSc. and MSc. courses and I have co-supervised or I am currently co-supervising 3 PhD Theses, 4 MSc. Theses and 4 BSc. Final Projects at the UB, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the University of Neuchâtel. During two academic seasons (2017-2019), I was 'Professora Associada' (a non-tenured part-time position) at the UB. I have the Spanish ANECA and Catalan AQU accreditations for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. I also have the I3 certification from the Ministry of Universities.

Transferència de Tecnologia. The effectiveness in the transfer of scientific achievements developed to public and/or private bodies is reflected in the participation in 38 R&D&I projects and contracts of special relevance with public funding bodies and/or companies (Agencia Catalana de l'Aigua, Agencia de Residus de Catalunya, Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona, Repsol YPF, Amphos 21, ERM, among others)

Línies d'activitat

Geoquímica i geoquímica isotòpica. Grup MAiMA. Universitat de Barcelona . (2017)
  • Isotope geochemistry
  • Environmental geochemistry
  • Nitrate
  • hydrocarbon
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOC's)
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
Geoquímica i geoquímica isotòpica. CHYN. Université de Neuchâtel . (2014 - 2017)
  • Isotope geochemistry
  • Environmental geochemistry
  • Pesticides
Geoquímica i geoquímica isotòpica. Grup MAiMA. Universitat de Barcelona . (2004 - 2014)
  • Isotope geochemistry
  • Environmental geochemistry
  • Nitrate
  • hydrocarbon
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOC's)
Analytical chemistry
Isotope Biogeochemistry
Applied field remediation strategies
Environmental geochemistry

Altres Activitats

Acreditació ANECA Profesor Contratado Doctor (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)) . 16/12/2020
Acreditació de Recerca AQU (Professor Agregat) (Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya (AQU)) . 15/05/2020
Beca postdoctoral Marie Sklodowska (MSCA-IF-2018) (Unió Europea) . 01/11/2019 - 31/10/2021
Certificado I3, Ministerio de Universidades, Programa de Incentivación de la Incorporación e Intensificación de la Actividad Investigadora (Ministerio de Universidades) . 07/01/2021
Investigadora de l'Institut de Recerca de l'Aigua (IdRA) (Universitat de Barcelona (UB)) . 25/03/2019
Membre del comitè científic i investigadora del Grup de Recerca Consolidat SGR 2017SGR 1733: Mineralogia Aplicada, Geoquímica i Geomicrobiologia (MAG) (Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR), Generalitat Catalunya) . 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2019

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