Research on circular economy and bioeconomy, focusing on safe plastics recycling, waste valorization, contaminant mitigation, and sustainable waste governance, integrating territorial resilience and the science–policy interface for climate action

Thesis Co-advisor
1. Fernando Jara Jara (2012). “Copper Modified Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment”. Under graduate thesis on Biotechnology. Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Science. University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
2. María Eugenia Gonzáles Quijón (2013)“Development of an Urea-Based Controlled-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer Using Biochar as Support”. Doctoral Thesis. Program in Science in Natural Resources. University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
3. Pamela Hidalgo Oporto (2015) “Synthesis of biodiesel by direct transesterification of microalgal biomass in a continuous extraction system”. Doctoral Thesis. Program in Science in Natural Resources. University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
4. Paulette Lara (2022). "Development of sustainable wood-plastic filaments for 3D printing with application in orthopedics". Under graduate thesis on Chemical Egineering. University of Bío-Bío, Concepción, Chile.
5. Paolo Parra (2025). "Synthesis of TiO2/ZnO nanoparticles (core/shell) for their potential application as an antimicrobial agent in interior coatings of homes affected by moisture". Under graduate thesis on Chemical Egineering. University of Bío-Bío, Concepción, Chile.

Thesis Evaluation
1. Isaac Reyes Caniupan (2013) Study of biodiesel production by means of a continuous separation system by ceramic membranes. Doctoral Thesis. Program in Science in Natural Resources. University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
2. Robinson Muñoz (2011) Estudio del efecto de la composición de emulsiones en la separación y refinación de productos de la reacción de transesterificación de aceites por medio de microfiltración. MSc. Thesis. Program in Science in Natural Resources. University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
3. Raúl Rodrigo Gómez (2009) Síntesis de resinas aniónicas con matriz de poli(estireno-co-divinilbenceno) y su aplicación en la adsorción de proteínas. Doctoral Thesis. Program in Chemical Engineering and Environment. University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.

Invited talks in graduate courses
1. 06/2023; Invited Lecture; R&D&I in Advanced Polymers; PhD Program in Sciences with a Specialization in Biodiversity and Bioresources; Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
2. 06/2022; Invited Lecture; R&D&I in Advanced Polymers; PhD Program in Sciences with a Specialization in Biodiversity and Bioresources; Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile."CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
3. 06/2021; Invited Lecture; R&D&I in Advanced Polymers; PhD Program in Sciences with a Specialization in Biodiversity and Bioresources; Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile."CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
4. 05/2019; Invited Lecture; Foundations Underpinning R&D&I in Advanced Polymers; PhD Program in Sciences with a Specialization in Biodiversity and Bioresources; Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile.
5. 10/2018; Invited Lecture; Interdisciplinary Work Experience at the Center for Research in Advanced Polymers; PhD Program in Sciences with a Specialization in Biodiversity and Bioresources; Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile.
6. 11/2018; Invited Lecture; Bioeconomy and Circular Economy: Purpose and Relevance; PhD Program in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Processes; Universidad del Bío-Bío, Concepción, Chile. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"

Invited Talks
1. 11/2025. Challenges of Recycling as a Pathway to a Regenerative Circular Bioeconomy. Third International Bioeconomy Congress: Toward a Regenerative Circular Bioeconomy. Universidad de Concepción, Chile. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
2. 01/2024. Institutional Development of the Center for Research in Advanced Polymers. Discussion Forum organized by the Water Technology Center CoTH2O, Concepción, Chile.
3. 12/2021. Polymers for a Sustainable Industry. Outreach Colloquium for Graduate Students. University of Guadalajara, Mexico. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
4. 08/2021. Model of Regional Centers for Scientific and Technological Development. Discussion organized by the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of Panama, SENACYT Panama.
5. 01/2020. Territorial Development Based on Knowledge. Skills for a Development Strategy for the Province of Arauco, organized by Corporación de Desarrollo Territorial de la Provincia de Arauco, CORDEPROT-TA.
6. 10/2019. Treatment of contaminated water using hydroxyapatite synthesized from mollusk shell waste. Science and Technology Commission of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
7. 08/2019. The challenges of Chemical Engineering in the Biobío Region: a double click to the regional industry. Organized by the School of Chemical Civil Engineering of the Universidad del Bío-Bío.
8. 05/2019. Management of technological alternatives for the use of steel co-products of the CAP steel company. Conversatory: Collaboration for Open Innovation, organized by the Industrial Corporation for Territorial Development of the Biobío Region, CIDERE Biobío. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
9. 11/2018. New materials: Challenges and opportunities in the current context. WORKSHOP: Advances in Biomaterials Sciences, Organized by Universidad de La Frontera. Temuco - Chile.
10. 10/2018. Decentralization of science and the challenge of empowering the different geographical and cultural regions of the country. XVII National Congress of Science and Technology, APANAC 2018, Panama City - Panama.
11. 08/2018. Strategic Role of the Advanced Polymers Research Center CIPA in the Biobío region. IX Annual Meeting of the Scientific and Technological Research Center for Mining, CICITEM. Organized by CICITEM in Antofagasta - Chile.
12. 08/2018. Innovation based on Science for territorial development. Day of linkage for the sustainable development of Agriculture and rural territories of the Valparaiso Region. Organized by the Regional Center for Horticultural Innovation of Valparaiso in Quillota - Chile.
13. 08/2018. Experience of the Regional Centers and thematic focuses that are part of the Regional Development and Innovation Strategy for the future Region of Ñuble. Meeting CONICYT-Presidential Delegation Ñuble Region.
14. 09/2016. Polymer Research in the Biobío Region of Chile, NIPA Breakfast Meeting & Research Showcase. Northern Ireland, UK.
15. 11/2010, Biodiesel production: Chilean experience, Workshop on biofuel production technologies and the impacts of their application. Technological University of Panama, Panama City - Panama. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"

Organization of seminars and workshops
1. International Congress of Plasticultura CIDAPA Chile-2022, Organized by the Ibero-American Committee for Plastics in Agriculture and the Center for Advanced Polymer Research, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, April 2022. Member of the Organizing Committee. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
2. Plastics in Agriculture, Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, November 2018. Member of the Organizing Committee. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
3. Science-based Innovation for Territorial Development: Opportunities from Local Potentials. Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, September 2017. Member of the Organizing Committee. "CAMBIO CLIMATICO"
4. Scientific and business linkage in the Bío-Bío Region". Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA and the University of San Sebastian. Concepción, Chile, August 2015. Member of the Organizing Committee.
5. New trends in polymer synthesis and applications. Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, May 2013. Member of the Organizing Committee.
6. Technological Novelties in Containers and Packaging. Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, July 2013. Member of the Organizing Committee.
7. New opportunities for the polymer sector. Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, July 2013. Member of the Organizing Committee.
8. Tools for the design of an integrated technology-based production system in the polymeric sector. "Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA.
Concepción, Chile, November 2012. Member of the Organizing Committee.
9. Process modeling and integration in a productive system. Organized by the Advanced Polymers Research Center, CIPA. Concepción, Chile, November 2012. Member of the Organizing Committee.
10. Workshop on Waste and Energy: opportunities and challenges for University-Company interaction. Organized by Universidad de La Frontera. Temuco, Chile, August 2011. Member of the Organizing Committee and Moderator of the event.
11. International Workshop Energy & Fuels from Waste & Biomass. Organized by Universidad de La Frontera. Pucón, Chile, January 2010. Member of the Organizing Committee.