Daniela Vargas Figueroa
MSc student
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-vargas-figueroa-59b18858
Projects
Assess the efficiency of novel accessory enzymes to cooperate with cellulases enzymes during enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass substrates. Reduce the protein/enzyme loading necessary to achieve effective hydrolysis of cellulose to fermentable glucose.
Research Themes & Interest
Enzyme technology, Bioconversion, Hemicellulose characterization, Study of xylan and xyloglucanases supplementation in biomass substrates.
Academic Qualifications
BSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Concepcion, Chile (2015)
BSc in Engineering Sciences, University of Concepcion, Chile (2012)
Awards, Grants, Scholarships
- International Tuition Award at UBC (January, 2015)
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarship (July, 2014)
Extracurricular
Hiking, camping, outdoors