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Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium

Zemst, Flemish Region, Belgium

• Peak-season appointment for oversight and implementation of international relocation services.
• Improved planning's digitalization process.

Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium

• Binational research project developed at Ghent University in partnership with KU Leuven and the National University of Cajamarca, Peru.
• Managed 2 data collection campaigns overseas, including instrumentation, personnel training and data protection requirements.
• Tutored 5 pre-graduate thesis students.
• Led 4 peer-reviewed publications about the policy relevance of ecological assessments.
• Disseminated the findings in México, Belgium, Spain, Peru, Ecuador and The Netherlands.

Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador

• Created engaging Biology, Biochemistry and Food Protection sessions.
• Improved student success through innovative teaching methods.
• Managed graduates tracking system and updated curricula.
• Supervised social outreach programs at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.

At the Centre for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), we developed a methane biofilter for agricultural facilities. I was in charge of the reactor design and laboratory experiments. I started this endeavor with the process optimization at laboratory scale, followed by bench scale development of the technology and a field test in collaboration with.

Arequipa, Peru

Gained insights in the selection of raw materials, aseptic conditions, fermentation equipment and quality control for beer production.

Zurite, Cusco, Peru

• Propagated in-vitro plants in the laminar-flow chamber on a daily basis.
• Contributed to pest control field data collection and digitalization in MS Excel
• Conducted plant virology tests at greenhouse and laboratory (ELISA) levels.

Phd In Biosciences Engineering

M.Sc., Environmental Science And Technology, Distinction

Dissertation title: Air bio-filtration to mitigate livestock methane emissions

Postgraduate Degree, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, 17/20

Environmental management and impact assessment specialization (21 credits). Analysis of the legal framework and contents of EIA..

Biotechnological Engineer