Special Issue Dedicated to Miquel A. Pericàs.

This document provides a summary of the career and accomplishments of Miquel A. Pericàs, the former Director of the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ). Pericàs played a significant role in the development of ICIQ as a leading research center in the fields of Catalysis and Renewable Energy. He also contributed to the establishment and growth of scientific organizations such as the Catalan Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Advanced Materials. Throughout his career, Pericàs received numerous awards and recognition for his scientific achievements. The document also includes a special tribute to Pericàs written by prominent scientists in the field. [Extracted from the article]