My research focuses on integrating advanced -omics tools in a holistic framework to study how plant-associated microbes evolve and adapt in response to host and environmental factors. By combining molecular, genomic, and ecological insights, my work aims to strengthen resilience and sustainability within agricultural systems. Throughout my global career, I have collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address key challenges affecting major staple crops, including corn, potato, rice, wheat, and barley. My research continues to connect fundamental plant pathology with industry-relevant applications that support agricultural productivity and innovation.
Penn State
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology
Research or Laboratory Scientist
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
01 Nov 2021 - 01 Jun 2023
Post Doctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
01 Feb 2019 - 01 Oct 2021
Post Doctoral Researcher
International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Philippines
01 Feb 2017 - 01 Jan 2019
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
01 Oct 2013 - 01 Feb 2018
Research or Laboratory Scientist
Corporación Centro de Investigación en Palma de Aceite, Cenipalma, Bogotá, Colombia
01 Aug 2012 - 01 May 2013
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
01 Jan 2010 - 01 Dec 2012
Undergraduate Student
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
01 Jan 2005 - 01 Dec 2009