Dr. Montalvo is a Biochemical Engineer with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Chemistry. He specializes in the development of sustainable technologies for biofuels, bioenergy, and environmental biotechnology. His research focuses on catalytic and photocatalytic processes, fermentation technologies, and the valorization of agroindustrial waste to obtain high-value products. He has extensive experience in applied catalysis and photocatalysis, bioprocess engineering, and renewable energy systems. He has contributed to the development of innovative solutions for waste management, the production of bioproducts of biological origin, and studies on the optimization of microbial growth kinetics, rheological modeling, and the photodegradation of organic pollutants. As a university professor, he teaches courses in thermodynamics, mass and energy balance, numerical methods, unit operations, experimental design, and bioprocess engineering. Currently, his interests focus on renewable energy production, catalysis, and environmental remediation.