Biotech engineer specializing in applied microbiology with a passion for molecular biology, innovative problem-solving, and yeast. Proficient in a spectrum of skills from programming to microbial engineering, including extensive hands-on expertise with CRISPR-Cas9, analytical chromatography, and flow cytometry. I also have experience with adaptive laboratory evolution and cultivation of non-conventional yeast species. Last but not least, I have a passion for science communication!My research centers on converting agricultural waste into renewable biochemicals using yeast. I'm currently investigating what causes Saccharomyces cerevisiae to be inefficient at fermenting xylose, the second most abundant sugar in lignocellulose biomass. By exploring the yeast's inability to recognize xylose as fermentable, we hope to find a solution that optimizes gene expression for enhanced xylose fermentation efficiency. Ultimately, this will lead to a more sustainable tomorrow!