Graduate students.
The group has graduated four doctors and 37 masters, and eight graduate students are working in it now.
Working with the group now.
- Ph.D.
Martha Lizeth Castellanos Ordóñez
Developing an integrated management system for innovation and process optimization in odor control at the El Paraíso Hydroelectric Plant.
- Ph.D.
Martha Liliana Díaz Bustamante
Applying a multiscale approach to bioproduct design in dairy and cocoa production.
- Ph.D.
Carlos Yesiel González Murcia
Doctorate in Engineering at Universidad de los Andes, since 2026-20. Explores Colombian biodiversity in search of native yeasts for brewing beer. Advised by Nicolás Ríos Ratkovich and co-advised by me.
- Master’s
Andrés Felipe Infante Bravo
Designing a biopercolation system for the removal of offensive gases.
- Master’s
Brayan Stick Chacón Fontecha
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, co-advised with Juan Carlos Cruz. Studies extracts of native Colombian medicinal plants to choose one, characterize it by metabolomics and formulate it for topical use.
- Master’s
Andrés Felipe Becerra Zárrate
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, co-advised with Juan Carlos Cruz. He previously earned his M.S. in Product and Process Design with me (see Alumni).
- Master’s
Paula Andrea Villamarín Manrique
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, co-advised. As an undergraduate she worked with me on the scale-down of iron oxide nanoparticle production.
- Master’s
Sara Juliana Cuadrado Sierra
Master’s in Technological Innovation Management; the project is still to be defined.
Doctors.
Brayan Rodríguez
Assistant Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Thesis
“Listening to Sustainable Bites: Assessing the Influence of Sound on Sustainable Food Perceptions and Behaviors Using a Data-Driven Approach”
Julián Fernando Becerra-Encinales
Director of Technological Extension at Cenipalma
Thesis
“Systemic Management Model for Technological Extension in Oil Palm Cultivation in Colombia: An Integrative and Evidence-Based Approach”
Julian Daniel Torres Vanegas
Assistant Professor at Universidad EAN
Thesis
“Rational Design of Carbon-Based Nanoplatforms for the Delivery of Therapeutic Agents: The Impact of Changing the Support and the Translocating Agent on Cell Internalization and Endosomal Escape Abilities”
Andrés Felipe Leal
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Genine Therapeutics, Bogotá, Colombia
Thesis
“CRISPR/nCas9-Based Genome Editing for GM2 Gangliosidoses and Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA Using Non-Viral Vectors”
Life in the group.
Newly arrived at Uniandes, with the first students of the group. 
María Camila Henao in the laboratory office. 
Jonatan García Mape in the laboratory.
Masters.
Research Professional at Universidad de los Andes
Research Professional at Universidad de los Andes
Co-founder of TOC Studio (web design and development)
Private Sector Sales Manager at Cyclomedia
Jr. Solutions Engineer at Arcaise LLC
Technology Transfer Project Professional at Universidad de los Andes
Customs Chemical Researcher and Analyst at the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN); M.S. student in Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los Andes
Research Engineer at Bio D
Improvement Management Analyst at Vitalis
Ph.D. student at Saarland University, Germany
Instructor Professor at Universidad de los Andes
Field Clinical Specialist at Boston Scientific
Co-founder at Moxacá Brewery
Process Engineer Recovery Plant at Smurfit Westrock
Ph.D. Student in Biotechnology at TEC de Monterrey
Regulatory Coordinator at FMC Colombia
Quality and Innovation Analyst at Natura
Head of Supply Chain at Waruwa
Technical Manager at Insuaecol
Head of Technology at Sika
Science Diplomacy Officer, Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Creación, Universidad de los Andes
Teacher at Liceo Boston
Scientific Writer at Sanofi
Senior Clinical Data Manager at MSD LATAM
Scientist at VaxThera
Research and development Specialist (R&D) at Grupo Danec
Commercial Integration Lead at Bavaria
Process Engineer at Desechables Los Ángeles
Research, Development and Innovation Analyst at West Química
Sustainability and Climate Change Manager at PwC Colombia
Senior Media Planning Analyst at Publicis Global Delivery
Global Pharmacovigilance Specialist and Safety Data Lead at Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
Medical Writer at Zimmer Biomet
Consultant at Excelsa
Regional Qualification Expert at Sanofi