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Guanajuato University, Guanajuato City, Mexico
Professor Elcia Margareth Souza Brito, President
A Marine Biologist from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, Brazil), with Master's and PhD degrees in Environmental Geochemistry, she is currently a professor at the University of Guanajuato. Her Master's research investigated mercury methylation using radiochemical tracers, and her doctoral work centered on the bioremediation of mangrove forests contaminated by crude oil using hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria. Her research interests include bioprospecting bacteria from extreme environments, such as volcanoes, halo-alkaline lakes, and geothermal, acidic-anaerobic, and hyperthermophilic microenvironments, as well as industrial waste. At the University of Guanajuato, she utilizes diverse approaches from molecular biology and environmental microbiology to study Mexican extreme sites and employs chemistry approaches to research bioprocesses for the environmental mitigation of metals.
México
Dra. Alma H. Serafín Muñoz, an expert in developing affordable technologies for the biological treatment of metal/metalloid-contaminated water in marginalized communities, utilizing waste within a circular economy framework, bioenergy generation, and developing environmental policies for marginalized communities, holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Biology from the University of Guanajuato.
Francia
Professor Remy Guyoneaud
Univerity of Pau
Ph.D. in Marine Microbial Ecology, focusing on the microbial ecology of metal and metalloid biotransformations. He also investigates the diversity and physiology of sulfate-reducing bacteria and other anaerobic microorganisms, such as methanogens, iron reducers, and phototrophs. His recent work explores methane production within a circular economy context, utilizing biodegradable plastics or algae biomass, as well as the biodegradation of priority pollutants and related remediation strategies. Furthermore, he studies plant microbiomes (maize, potato, and grape wine) for biocontrol applications.
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Dra. Olfa Ben Said
Professor of Environmental Microbiology and PhD in Molecular and Cellular aspects of Biology from the University of Pau, France. Her outstanding are microbial ecology and biotechnology for environmental monitoring and and the development of bio-remediation processes. (anthropized ecosystems and industrial contaminated areas) has led her to identify microorganisms with industrial and biotechnological applications, as well as to develop strategies for biomonitoring and sustainable remediation.
Mexico
Dra. Berenice Noriega Luna, "Professor of Environmental Engineering and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. Her outstanding research on microbial diversity in extreme environments (hot springs and contaminated areas) has led her to identify microorganisms with industrial and biotechnological applications, as well as to develop strategies for sustainable agriculture
Brazil
Dr. Cláudio E. Taveira Parente
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
He is Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Environmental Biophysics. Currently, He researches the potential chemical, ecotoxicological, and ecological lines of evidence to assess the impacts of anthropogenic activities on aquatic and terrestrial environments, including studies on micropollutant dynamics, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, and their potential human exposure pathways.
Mexico
Dr. Claudia Ramirez Valdespino.
She studies the physiological and molecular effect of nanostructured compounds on organisms of agricultural interest, using models such as plants, beneficial and pathogenic fungi. She also evaluates the antimicrobial activity of materials with potential clinical use.
México
Dra. Norma Gutierrez
Guanajuato University
Ph.D. in chemistry with a specialty in synthesis and modification of organic and inorganic materials and their application in environmental remediation, also on the design and optimization of processes to produce biofuels, as well as to produce energy through the use of microbial fuel cells.
Francia
Professor Robert Duran
Professor of Microbial Ecology at the University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour, France. He is involved in characterizing taxonomic and functional microbial-diversity in extreme and contaminated ecosystems, with a focus on sulfate reducing bacteria in acid mine drainage and microbial mats according to the fluctuation of environmental parameters
México
Dra. Monica J. Martinez-Ramirez, environmental engineer and Ph.D. in Water Science and Technology.
Her research is concerning the application of bioprocesses using agro-residues for the removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater in a circular economy approach, with experience on treatment of textile effluents using biological processes and advanced oxidation, and also on effect of nanoparticles in wastewater treatment.
Paraguay
Prof. Magna Monteiro
Facultad Politecnica de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción (FPUNA)
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and coordinator of the Bio and Materials Research Group GBioMat/FPUNA. As a leader in the area of ceramic materials research, her main interest is the synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic and oxide-apatite biomaterials for medical-dental and environmental applications. Their work involves the absorption of heavy metals and emerging contaminants using hydroxyapatite, luffa sponge surface modification, and hollow-fiber ceramic membrane.
Mexico
Dr. Pabel Cervantes-Avilés
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Puebla
Ph.D. in Water Science and Technology. His professional development has progressed from bioprocesses for wastewater treatment to the sustainable use and evaluation of nanotechnology for water treatment and resource recovery. Currently, Dr. Cervantes' research focuses on understanding the effects of nanopollutants in the environment, and the application of promising technologies to recover minerals and enhance surface and groundwater quality.
México
Dr. Julio C. Valerdi-Negreros
Biotechnology Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Ph.D. in Genomic Sciences. Dr. Valerdi is a biologist with an interest in the microbial ecology of extreme sites (volcanic crater lakes), particularly for the study of arsenic-resistant haloalkaliphilic anaerobic phototrophic bacteria, although more recently he has worked with mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence in bacteria.
Francia
Professor Marisol Goni Urriza.
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour.
Ph.D. in Microbiology and Marine Biology. Her research on microbial ecology and ecotoxicology, explores the impacts of diverse pollutants, including mercury, metals, and hydrocarbons, on microbial ecosystems. A particular area of focus is microbial mats, where she investigates the roles of sulfate-reducing bacteria and overall bacterial diversity. Her work extends to the cutting-edge fields of metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and genomics, employing these tools to understand bacterial functional responses to pollution and to develop strategies for bioremediation.
México
Dr. Guillermo González is an Ph.D. in Chemistry, his research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of materials with applications in environmental remediation. These materials include membranes for fuel cells, biofuels, and compounds intended for water purification. A particular area of his development is the valorization of agri-food waste for the production of bioproducts. His work focuses on creating innovative methodologies to produce biofuels, organic acids, and other coproducts, with the aim of contributing to the mitigation of environmental pollution.
México
Dr. Santiago Cadena is an expert in the microbial ecology of marine and extreme environments, specializing in the study of biogeochemical processes in marine sediments and hypersaline microbial mats. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Laboratory of Simulation of Planetary Environments in CIQ-UAEM.
México
Dra. Sandra I. Concha-Guerrero
Ibero-American University of León
Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology. She has worked as a Project Analyst for Integrated Waste Management, Environmental Impact, and Climate Change with the Secretariat of Environment and Territorial Planning of Guanajuato (SMAOT), and with the Secretariat of Water and Environment (SAMA). She is the head of the Sustainability Program and a member of the University's Ethics and Research Council. Her areas of interest include Bioremediation, Microbial Ecology, Nanomaterials, Nanomaterial Cytotoxicity, and Bacteriophages as biocontrol agents.
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Dr. Irving Oswaldo Velázquez Ríos
Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas
Ph.D. in Food Sciences and Biotechnology with experience in microbial ecology of extreme environments, surface aquatic systems, and soils. He specializes in the characterization of sulfur-cycle microorganisms using both culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques. His research focuses on understanding how microbial communities are assembled, their functions, and their potential biotechnological applications for addressing environmental challenges.
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