MARIO ESPARZA

Dr. MARIO ESPARZA

Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru
orcid
Centro de Apoyo a la Investigación Científica USS Perú

Biography

Scientist, researcher and professor of undergraduate and graduate studies in Biotechnology, Health, Molecular Microbiology and Environment in the Science and Development sector, with a good ability to work in a team and with more than 20 years of experience leading the development and execution of research and innovation projects (R&D&I) in Germany, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Brazil and Peru. He is currently developing research in green biotechnologies, health and sustainable development: He has experience in the molecular and physiological analysis of extremophile microorganisms, bacteria and fungi of importance in biotechnology and health. His research is related to understanding the ecophysiology of microorganisms bacteria for biopolymer production (xanthan, dextrans, etc.), understanding molecular carbon fixation, as well as studying the containment of microbial pathogens using copper, molecular analysis of bacteria of importance in health and the environment, and has extensive experience in biohydrometallurgy for the clean extraction of valuable elements (metals and non-metals) with the application of a circular economy to achieve the well-being of the ecosystem and the population. He has conducted research on bioremediation of environmental contaminants such as oil, hydrocarbons and derivatives (phenol). In Peru, the formation of networks of biotechnologies applied to sustainable development is promoted through joint work with multidisciplinary groups.

Affiliations

Universidad Señor de Sipán

Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru

Vicerrectoría de Investigación

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