Identification of novel halogenases from metagenomic libraries of extreme marine environments
University of Crete
Main Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ioannis Pavlidis
Double degree with the University of Pavia (Prof. Dr. Andrea Mattevi)
Short Bio
My background is based on my return back to Spain in order to study Biological Sciences after a few years living in Argentina. During my BSc Thesis in a fungal lab, I had my first taste of research and fell in love with microorganisms. I then specialized in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, working on sustainable aviation fuels and novel antibiotics against resistant pathogens.
For my PhD I wanted to join HaloVerse because I’ve always aimed to bridge academia and industry to create a better world (specially through microbiology), and this was a perfect opportunity to do so !
I’m also an aviation geek! I know every plane model by heart , have a massive passion for the Airbus A350, and am constantly checking Flightradar24. You wouldn’t like being stuck in an airport with me. That is why I think that I would’ve loved to be an aerospace engineer in another life, but my dislike for maths killed that dream in this one. Instead, I compensate for this passion by traveling. My other hobbies also include hitting the beach or “destroying” friends during board games.
My post-DN goal is to join the R&D department of a pharmaceutical company, though I’d also love towork on sustainable aviation fuels.