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Dr Maia Lloveras and Dr Gemma Mas, Researchers with the GQF Group

7 questions for 6 June 2024

What do you like most about your job?

Above all, the diversity of the type of work we do: the literature search and studying patents, designing the synthetic process, laboratory tests, analysis with different techniques, and more. We like being able to work as a team and we get along really well, not to mention the atmosphere in the group.

What would you like to spend more time doing?

ML. Well, countless things: reading, travelling with my daughters, enjoying nature, spending time with family and friends.

GM. Travelling, spending more time in the mountains, and many other things.

What do you feel proudest of?

ML. My daughters, Aina and Berta! And my family and friends too. I’m very lucky!

GM. My family. Regarding work, and life in general, the ability to adapt to different circumstances and needs.

What value do you appreciate most in people?

ML. Above all, people who are decent.

GM. The ability to listen and empathize. Sincerity and honesty.

Where’s a place you’d like to visit?

ML. Any beach or mountain spot, nearby or far away, where you can disconnect and enjoy it in good company.

GM. The Cap de Creus or the Pyrenees.

What’s a dream you’d like to pursue?

ML. Being able to live in a country where our language and culture are respected and we don’t have to continuously defend them.

GM. Tons! As a child I wanted to go to the Moon, but maybe we don’t need to go that far.

What do you have left to learn?

ML. Well, lots of things! You’re always learning, even when you least expect it.

GM. Luckily, lots of things!