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TENURED PROFESSOR

Jorge

Hernández Torres

School of Biology

Jorge Hernández Torres, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Science (Molecular Biology). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Director of CINBIN Research Group

Director of GED
Research Group

CONTACT

Information

hernanj@uis.edu.co

+57 (607) 634 4000
Ext. 2554 - 3507

GENERAL

Biography

Professor Jorge Hernández Torres completed his master’s and doctoral degrees at the Université de Neuchâtel (Switzerland). He has actively participated in conferences in Colombia and at universities across Europe. He is the author of 20 publications in internationally recognized journals in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Additionally, he has successfully led 15 internally and externally funded research projects. With 28 years of teaching experience as a tenured professor, he has been serving as the director of CINBIN since March 2002. Moreover, Professor Hernández Torres has supervised 48 undergraduate and graduate theses.

EDUCATION AND

Qualifications

  • Phd in Science


    Université de Neuchâtel, 1995

  • Master's in Advanced Studies in Biochemistry and Plant Physiology.


    Université de Neuchâtel, 1991

  • University Teaching Specialization


    Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2000

  • Bachelor in Biology


    Universidad Industrial de Santander, 1987

Director of Postgraduate Office

Director of
GED Research Group

CONTACT

Information

hernanj@uis.edu.co

+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 2554 - 3507

AREAS OF

Expertise

  • Molecular biology

  • Bioinformatics

  • Biochemistry

OFFICE

Hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 a.m. – 12 m.

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

UIS Central Campus, Edificio Camilo Torres, oficina 115

Research

Group

AWARDS AND

Recognitions

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