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Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

• Designed and conducted experiments focused on protein design, purification, and characterization, with a specific emphasis on one-carbon metabolism pathways.• Cultivated insect cells and successfully utilized Baculovirus and Lentivirus systems for gene delivery and protein expression, ensuring high yield and quality for downstream applications.• Applied advanced protein characterization techniques to evaluate structural and functional properties, contributing to a deeper understanding of metabolic processes.

Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

• Investigated key biochemical pathways and metabolite profiles to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying disease resistance and stress response in different banana varieties.• Led and mentored a team of seven undergraduate students, providing hands-on training in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and presentation skills, fostering their academic and professional growth.• Managed laboratory operations, including safety training, procurement of supplies, inventory control, and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

• Led five high-impact research projects on banana, vanilla, ipecacuanha, beef cattle, and nematodes, securing grant funding from private donors and government agencies.• Conducted comprehensive molecular and field research in plant breeding, integrating cutting-edge techniques to improve crop varieties and address critical agricultural challenges.• Combined molecular genetics with field trials to assess performance, resilience, and yield, contributing to advancements in sustainable agriculture and breeding strategies.• Successfully developed, managed, and delivered undergraduate courses on Plant Biotechnology and Plant Physiology, tailoring content to achieve course objectives and meet student learning outcomes.• Actively engaged students through dynamic discussions and hands-on laboratory exercises, providing prompt and constructive feedback to improve understanding and performance.• Guided two students in completing their undergraduate dissertations, offering mentorship and academic support throughout their research.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Developed and delivered two undergraduate courses on global geopolitics, globalization, sustainability, and human development for the Department of Social Sciences and International Relations. Designed comprehensive course curricula that integrated key theories and contemporary issues, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and academic standards. Fostered dynamic classroom engagement by incorporating discussions, open-ended questions, and interactive activities, encouraging student participation and critical thinking. Utilized diverse teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and ensure a deeper understanding of complex topics.

United States; Mexico

• Provided technical expertise to coalition members on IPPC policy matters and inter-institutional relations between the private sector and government, focusing on regional seed movement and soil transfer regulations, ensuring compliance with international standards for phytosanitary measures.• Played a key advisory role during two high-level negotiations with the Mexican Government under the NAFTA framework, successfully advocating for coalition interests and fostering stronger public-private partnerships.

•Served as a Biosafety expert for international cooperation projects across Latin American countries. Demonstrated proven negotiation and problem-solving skills by mediating state-level meetings, resolving conflicts, and fostering stakeholder collaboration.•Managed multiple concurrent projects efficiently, overseeing over 30 biotechnology and biosafety initiatives in 22 countries, consistently delivering on time and within scope.•Led budget analysis, coordinated schedules, and ensured alignment with policies and procedures while facilitating negotiations between public and private sectors to support successful project outcomes.

United States

•Analyzed gene interactions between mitochondria, chloroplast, and nucleus in Arabidopsis.•Prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.•Performed molecular research and field research in plant genetics (Arabidopsis).

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Genome Sciences/Genomics

Msc, Plant Breeding And Genetics

Bachelors, Agriculture