Dr. Sergio A. Rodriguez earned his Biochemistry degree and PhD in Organic Chemistry from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina. His doctoral research focused on the synthesis of novel antioxidant compounds via radical chemistry, supported by computational studies. He is currently a CONICET Researcher specializing in the extraction and bioactivity of natural products from plants and insects. His work centers on the development of bioinsecticides and antimicrobials from essential oils of regional plants, as well as the study of insect semiochemicals like pheromones affecting soybean and sugarcane crops. He also applies computational tools to investigate the mechanisms of antioxidants, antimicrobials, and enzyme inhibitors. Dr. Rodriguez is a member of Sociedad Argentina de Investigación en Química Orgánica (SAIQO) and Sociedad Argentina de Espectrometría de Masa (SAEM).