Dr. Jesús R. Meléndez specializes in sustainability, the environment, the circular economy, biofuel production, management, and industrial organizations. He currently focuses on industrial waste recovery, biotechnology for bioethanol production, microbiology and food, and production project management. Dr. Meléndez holds a PhD in Management, a Master's degree in Finance and Business Management, and a degree in Agro-industrial Engineering. He currently conducts research and teaches at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil (Ecuador). His business management experience centers on quality, industrial safety, and food production.