My academic and research background spans multiple scientific disciplines, including chemical and environmental engineering, bioelectrochemistry, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology, with experience in R&D+i projects at both laboratory and industrial scales. I’m originally from Girona (Catalonia, Spain) where I pursued a double BSc in Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Girona (2018-2023). During that period, I performed an internship at Doskiwis Brewing S.L. (2022) where I was involved in developing a yeast re-inoculum protocol, focusing on process efficiency and reliability within the decision-making scheme of the company. During my bachelor’s thesis (2023), I worked in the Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (LEQUIA) inside the “MICRO-BIO process” project, an EU-funded MSCA individual fellowship (ID: 101018274), in the bioreactor engineering field focused on the optimization of electromethanogenesis for biofuel production. I then moved to Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), to pursue a MSc in Advanced Biotechnology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. During my master’s thesis (2024) I joined the Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology at the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) in the Ruminant Program, in a research project investigating the effect of global amphipathicity on multi-domain recombinant proteins aimed to improve antimicrobial activity against multidrugresistant bacterial strains, paving the way for establishing patterns regulating the construction of novel generation of proteins. After that experience, I moved to Naples (Campania, Italy) where I enrolled in the PhD of Biotechnology at the University of Naples Federico II. Currently, I’m working in the laboratory of Glycobiology of Extremophiles as a member of “ARCTECH”, an EU-funded MSCA Doctoral Network (ID: 101120407) dedicated to harnessing the potential of archaea. My research focuses on the elucidation of the structure of exopolysaccharides of biofilms from archaea and the identification of candidate enzymes involved in glycans modification.

Project Title:

Elucidation of the structure of exopolysaccharides and identification of candidate enzymes involved in glycans modification

My scientific interest:

I’m eager to collaborate with experts in the field of biotechnology, learn novel techniques, and contribute to the collective effort to unlock the potential of archaea. I firmly believe that biotechnology is a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize the world towards a truly circular bioeconomy, providing biobased solutions to our current problems.

I like to do in my free time:

In my free time, I’m deeply engaged in the scenic arts, which have been a passion of mine for years. I’ve been an urban music dancer for 8 years and have also performed in several theatre performances. Additionally, I have a great appreciation for opera and classical music, as they provide a different yet equally inspiring artistic experience. Beyond the arts, I enjoy hiking because it allows me to combine physical activity with the opportunity to immerse myself in nature and admire its stunning beauty. These activities not only bring me joy but also keep me motivated and balanced.