Nanobiotechnology and advanced materials for natural resources; smart fertilizers, bioinputs and climate-resilient agriculture; soil science and carbon sequestration; circular economy and waste valorization; food security and sustainability.

Supervision and Co-supervision of Graduate Theses
2020–2026 — PhD Thesis Supervisor. Pamela Villegas Pizarro, PhD Program in Materials Science and Process Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Chile.
2021–2025 — PhD Thesis Co-supervisor. María Javiera Guarda Reyes, PhD Program in Natural Resources Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile. Thesis: Soil water retention: novel natural conditioner to face agriculture drought scenario. Thesis conducted under a joint supervision agreement between Universidad de La Frontera and Sorbonne Université.
2022 — Master’s Thesis Supervisor. Ramón Silva Solar, Master’s Program in Natural Resources Management, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.
2016 — Doctoral Research Project Supervisor. Jonathan Suazo, Research Unit PCNE60, PhD Program in Natural Resources Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.
2016 — Collaborating PhD Supervisor. Justine Barthod, Pierre and Marie Curie University, within the framework of ECOS-CONICYT Project No. C13U02, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.
2014 — Collaborating PhD Supervisor. Elisa Nori, Federico II University, Naples, Italy, during a research stay at Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.
2014 — Co-supervisor of Doctoral Research Activity. Francisco Contreras, Research Unit PCNE60, PhD Program in Natural Resources Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.

Supervision of Undergraduate Theses, Internships, and Research Activities
2026 — Supervisor, Research Internship I. Florencia Vargas Arre, Biochemistry, Universidad de La Frontera.
2024 — Undergraduate Thesis Supervisor. Isidora Andrea Zirotti Lecaros, Chemical Civil Engineering, Universidad de La Frontera. Project: Development of nitrogen-based nanocomposites for the production of smart fertilizers.
2023 — Supervisor, Research Internship I. Catalina Antonia Videla Vargas, Biotechnology, Universidad de La Frontera.
2022 — Supervisor, Research Internship I. Marcelo Reyes Soto, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Universidad de La Frontera.
2022 — Supervisor, Research Internship II. Daniela de Lourdes Aguilar Barrientos, Biotechnology, Universidad de La Frontera.
2022 — Supervisor, Research Internship II. Pamela Escarlet Cea Silva, Biotechnology, Universidad de La Frontera.
2017 — Supervisor, Research Internship I. Javiera Flores Flores, Biochemistry, Universidad de La Frontera.
2017 — Supervisor, Research Internship I. Zasfra Pérez Jara, Biotechnology, Universidad de La Frontera.
2017 — Supervisor, Research Internship I. Daniel Riffo Mella, Biotechnology, Universidad de La Frontera.
2016 — Supervisor, Supervised Professional Internship. Manuel Ordiqueo, Agricultural Engineering, Universidad de La Frontera. Project: Evaluation of new alternatives for the utilization of wheat straw and its nutritional composition.

Participation in Science Festivals and Exhibitions
2025 — Lead Researcher for the Exhibition Stand. SOMOS UFRO 2025. Science fair aimed at showcasing advances in regional research to researchers and students.
2024 — Lead Researcher for the Exhibition Stand. XVIII FIUFRO Research Fair 2024. Science fair aimed at showcasing advances in regional research to researchers and students.
2023 — Lead Researcher for the Exhibition Stand. XVII FIUFRO Research Fair 2023, Temuco, Chile.
2020 — Stand Exhibitor. Network for Extreme Environments Research (NEXER), XIV FIUFRO Research Fair, Temuco, Chile.
2020 — Lead Researcher for the Exhibition Stand. XIV FIUFRO Research Fair, Temuco, Chile.
2019 — Lead Researcher for the Exhibition Stand. Network for Extreme Environments Research (NEXER), XIII FIUFRO Research Fair, Temuco, Chile.
2019 — Stand Exhibitor. XIII FIUFRO Research Fair, Temuco, Chile.
2017 — Lead Researcher for the Exhibition Stand. XI FIUFRO Research Fair, Temuco, Chile.
2015 — Stand Exhibitor. First Science–Industry Meeting, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. Event aimed at promoting science–industry interaction and showcasing regional advances in R&D.

Science Communication
2023 — Participant. Outreach and science communication activities associated with NEXER and the advancement of scientific and training challenges in extreme environments research, participating as an interviewer, panelist, and speaker.
2023 — Participant. Mobile Laboratory visit for World Environment Day, Colegio Alemán de Temuco, Chile.
2022 — PROMUEVE UFRO Participant. Sponsorship of an outreach activity at Leonardo Da Vinci School in Pitrufquén, within the framework of FONDECYT Regular Project No. 1201375, for which she served as Principal Investigator.
2021 — Podcast Participant. XV FIUFRO Research Fair, Universidad de La Frontera. Topic: Support for multidisciplinary projects in chemical, biological, microbiological, health, and agricultural sciences.
2021 — Podcast Participant. XV FIUFRO Research Fair, Universidad de La Frontera. Topic: Productive and sustainable agriculture: climate change, food security, and circular economy.
2021 — Audiovisual Feature. Network for Extreme Environments Research (NEXER), XV FIUFRO Research Fair, Universidad de La Frontera.
2021 — Audiovisual Material. Network for Extreme Environments Research (NEXER), XIV FIUFRO Research Fair, Universidad de La Frontera.
2020 — Speaker, PROMUEVE Online Lecture Series. Online outreach lecture for students at Colegio Montessori de Temuco entitled Smart Fertilizers.
2020 — Participant. NEXER 2020 Webinar Series.
2016 — Science Outreach Speaker. 1,000 Scientists, 1,000 Classrooms, Explora CONICYT, La Araucanía Region. Lecture: Smart fertilizers: a strategy for sustainable agriculture, Escuela Epuklei de Lican Ray, Villarrica. Lecture: Development of a carrier material from wheat straw, Colegio Alemán de Villarrica.

Outreach and Engagement Projects
2015 — UFRO-Funded Outreach Project No. EXS15-0090. Satellite Meeting: Soil–Plant and Microorganism 2015. Scientific outreach initiative focused on disseminating recent advances in plant–microorganism interactions, with the participation of national and international researchers, and promoting the establishment and consolidation of research networks in the field of natural resources.

Mass Media Coverage
2026 — Television Interview on International Scientific Cooperation. UNSA Investiga (TV UNSA), Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru. TV UNSA interview
2026 — Television Interview on Scientific Capabilities and Research Opportunities at CIALE-UNSA. UNSA Investiga (TV UNSA), Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru. UNSA Investiga feature
2026 — Press Coverage. World-class technology installed for advanced research. El Austral, May 14, 2026.
2021 — Feature Article in Revista del Campo. Biofertilizers in pastures: A leap toward sustainable livestock production. Revista del Campo article
2019 — Television News Feature, UMAG TV. Researchers meeting to carry out a collaborative work balance NEXER-UMAG. UMAG TV feature
2019 — Television News Feature, UMAG TV. Laboratorio Austral 2019 – Network of Extreme Environments Researchers (NEXER). UMAG TV feature
2017 — Appearance on Chilean National Television. Exploradores: del átomo al cosmos. Scientific Center for Bioresources, BIOREN-UFRO: Interdisciplinary innovation in biotechnology from La Araucanía. TVN 24 Horas. TVN 24 Horas feature
2017 — Press Coverage. Nanobiotechnology in Agriculture. El Austral, September 8, 2017.