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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 ILVO - Flanders. Besides obtaining a M.Sc. degree, this engineering project resulted in 2 peer-reviewed publications.

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