Dr. Carmen Pire obtained a doctorate in Chemical Sciences in 1998. Her lines of research focus on the kinetic and structural characterization of enzymes from extremophilic organisms as well as the study of carbon and nitrogen metabolism of halophilic archaea. Her research in recent years has focused on the characterization of denitrification in these organisms and its applications in bioremediation. At the University of Alicante, she teaches classes in the area of Biochemistry in the Biology and Nursing degrees as well as in the Master in Biotechnology for Health and Sustainability, and holds the position of Academic Secretary of the Doctoral School.