School of Microbiology
German Alexis
ZAFRA SIERRA
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CONTACT
Information
geralzaf@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
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GENERAL
Biography
Associate Professor, Senior Researcher and peer reviewer of Minciencias. He has experience in the development of research in environmental and industrial biotechnology, mainly in the use of molecular genetic tools and omic sciences to study the diversity and function of microorganisms in different ecosystems, the mechanisms of degradation of environmental pollutants, the study of adaptive capacities and response of microorganisms in natural, polluted and industrial environments and in the study of the potential of microorganisms to produce goods and services. He participates as a professor and directs theses at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
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Doctor of Science in Biotechnology
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), 2015
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Master's Degree in Basic Biomedical Sciences
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2008
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Bacteriologist and clinical laboratorian
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2005
CONTACT
Information
geralzaf@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
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AREAS OF
Expertise
Environmental biotechnology
Microbial ecology
Biodegradation and bioremediation
Molecular and microorganism genetics
Microbiology
OFFICE
Hours
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Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Facultad de Salud, Cra 32 # 29-31, edificio Roberto Serpa, Escuela de Microbiología, quinto piso
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Outstanding
Works
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Development of a highly tolerant bacterial consortium for asphaltene biodegradation in soils
Article, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
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Genome-Resolved Meta-Analysis of the Microbiome in Oil Reservoirs Worldwide
Article, Microorganisms, 2021
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Comparative metagenomic analysis of PAH degradation in soil by a mixed microbial consortium
Article, Journal of hazardous Materials, 2016
AWARDS AND
Recognitions
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Virginia Gutiérrez de Pineda Award for Best Research Professor
Universidad de Santander, Colombia, 2017
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Award for the best postgraduate thesis 2015
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), México, 2015
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Doctoral thesis with honors
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), México, 2014