Amparo Fernández Benito holds a PhD in Chemistry and is Business Development Manager at Captoplastic, a company specialized in microplastics quantification and capture technologies in water systems. With a strong technical background in polymer science and analytical methods, she focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory analysis, regulatory needs, and real-world applications. Her work is centered on developing and implementing practical solutions for the quantification of microplastics in complex matrices, supporting laboratories and industries in obtaining reliable and comparable data. Amparo is actively involved in international discussions on microplastics monitoring and regulation, collaborating with water utilities, research institutions, and industry stakeholders to advance the standardization of analytical methodologies.