Microbiology, Microbial Ecology; Extremophiles; Biochemistry,Microbial diversity, Enzymology

SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE AND Ph.D. THESIS RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Undergraduate Thesis:

Eric Pinto,” Isolation and characterization of novel hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms from extreme environments and their potential for bioremediation.”, Biotechnology Engineer Degree, University of Chile, 2009 graduated.

Maximiliano Amenabar, “Purification and characterization of glutamate dehydrogenase from a microorganism isolated from a drying oven", Biochemistry Degree, University of Santiago, Chile,
2009 graduated.

María Teresa Monsalves "Production, Extraction and Purification of a thermophilic superoxide dismutase” Biotechnology Engineer Degree, INACAP, 2011 graduated.

Verónica Kramm "Design and scale up of a chromatographic method for the separation of compatible solutes” Biotechnology Engineer Degree, University of Santiago, Chile,
2012 graduated.

Paulina Cáceres "Determination of the growth kinetic parameters for growth optimization of the CC2 thermo-acidophile" Biotechnology Engineer Degree, INACAP, 2012 graduated.

Sebastian Muñoz "Production of selenium nanoparticles by the thermophilic microorganism Geobacillus weigelii (GWE1)” Biotechnology Engineer Degree, INACAP, 2013 graduated.

Angela Rifo "Culture optimization of E.coli BL21 DE3 to increase the production of a extremophilic recombinant glutamate dehydrogenase” Biotechnology Engineer Degree, INACAP, 2015 graduated.

Jairo Pereira “Functional Characterization of a recombinant laccase from Bacillus FNT” Biotechnology Engineer Degree, INACAP, 2017 graduated.

Darma Oviedo “Purification and characterization of a thermostable lignin peroxidase from a bacterial thermoacidophile consortium” Biochemistry Degree, University of Chile, 2018.

María Jesus Soruco “Search of novel halophilic endoglucanases of potential industrial application” Biotechnology Degree, University Mayor, 2019 graduated.

Felipe Gutierrez “Study of culture conditions to optimize the production of violacein by an Antarctic microorganism” Biotechnology Engineer degree, University of Santiago Chile, in progress.

Patricio Uribe “Comparative biochemical studies of a recombinant thermophilic nitrilase and its native Antarctic counterpart” Biochemistry Degree, University of Chile, in progress.

Jorge Sanchez "Study of the biodegrading capability of a recombinant thermophilic lacasse on antibiotics", University of Chile, in progress.

Magister Thesis:

Oscar Jeldres “Technological Transference of a beta-galactosidase from a psychrophile to obtain dairy products without lactose” Magister in Technological Management in Biotechnology, Universidad de Santiago, Chile, 2013 graduated.

Francisca Contreras “Isolation and characterization of extremophilic microorganisms with xylanolytic activity” Magister in Environmental Biochemistry, in Universidad de Chile, 2016 graduated.

Joaquín Atalah “Purification and characterization of a new laccase isolated from the Antarctic thermophilic microorganism Geobacillus sp. ID17” Magister in Environmental Biochemistry, Universidad de Chile, 2017 graduated.

Elizabeth Hormazabal "Development of a novel thermostable bacterial recombinant laccase” Biotechnology Engineer Degree, Andrés Bello University, in progress.

Diego Salas "Obtention and Characterization of a recombinant lipase from a thermophilic microorganism from Deception Island, Antarctica.", Magister in Environmental Biochemistry, Universidad de Chile, in progress

Doctoral Thesis:

Leticia Barrientos, “Molecular Characterization of rizospheral bacterial communities of Deschampsia antarctica. ”Ph.D. in Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology, Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, 2009 graduated.

Freddy Boehmwald, “Identification and purification of compatible solutes from halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms form the Atacama desert”. Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2009 graduated.

Ncebakazi Galada, “Exploring diversity and ecology of nanorchaea in hydrothermal biotopes”. Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, South Africa, 2012 graduated.

Daniela Correa-Llantén, “Pigments of microbiological origin with biotechnological Applications”. Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2011 graduated.

Patricio Muñoz “Thermophilic lipases of Antarctic origin: effect of ionic liquids on their activity”. Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2013 graduated.

Rocío Peralta “Biotransformation of lignin into functional polymers by an antarctic thermophilic enzyme” Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2016 graduated.

Patricio Flores “Characterization of a thermophilic glutamate dehydrogenase from an Antarctic thermophilic microorganism” Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2013 graduated.

Geraldine Dennett “Purification and Characterization of a thermostable nitrilase from an hyperthermophilic Antarctic culture” Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2015 graduated.

María de los Angeles Cabrera “Cloning, expression and characterization of a thermoactive nitrilase from a hyperthermophilic antarctic microorganism” Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2017 graduated.

Claudia Alvarado “Study of Biocorrosion in AA 2024-T3 by Antarctic microorganisms” Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Santiago, 2017 graduated.

Sebastían Marquez “Purification and characterization of a novel transaminase from a thermophilic microorganism” Ph.D in Biotechnology, University of Santiago, 2018 graduated.

Paulo Molina “Synthesis of SiO2 nanocontainers and their surface modification through functionalization with coupling agents” Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Santiago, 2019 graduated.