Maria I. Gaviria, currently Ph.D. (c) in Environmental Engineering at University of Antioquia and CEO of Taxia mentoring start-up. Degree in Biological Engineering from the National University of Colombia (graduation year 2009) and master’s in engineering from University of Antioquia (graduation year 2015). Up to 10 years of experience in innovation and development processes, applying cutting-edge technologies like environmental biotechnology and green nanotechnology. Previous positions in R&D manager at EIA University and Biotechnology chief in SENA. More than 5 years of experience in consulting technology-based projects focused on sustainability and cleaner production. Senior consultant in innovation and circular economy for Taxia mentoring and Distilled innovation. Active research lines in environmental biotechnology, environmental nanotechnology, pollution and quality of water, environmental microbiology, and treatment of dangerous pollutants in water. National doctoral fellowship from Minciencias (2018-present) and Swiss government fellowship from University of St.Gallen (AIT program 2020-2021).