Daniela Vargas Figueroa

Daniela Vargas Figueroa

danivargasfigueroa@gmail.com

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