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SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Viviana
SÁNCHEZ TORRES

Professor Viviana Sánchez of the School of Chemical Engineering is presented to the general public and the educational community.

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GENERAL

Biography

Dr. Sánchez is a distinguished tenured professor with a profound focus on environmental bioremediation and the valorization of agro-industrial wastes through microbial and enzymatic treatments, specifically composting and bioenergy. His research endeavors extend to obtaining valuable bioproducts through bacterial fermentation, including biosurfactants, lactate, enzymes, and antimicrobial agents. Through his expertise and dedication, Dr. Sánchez contributes to the development of sustainable solutions that mitigate environmental impacts and harness the potential of agro-industrial resources.

EDUCATION AND

Qualifications

  • Doctor in Chemical Engineering

    Texas A&M University, 2010

  • Chemical Engineer

    Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2005

CONTACT

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visantor@uis.edu

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+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 1080

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AREAS OF

Expertise

  • Chemical engineering

  • Environmental biotechnology

  • Molecular biology

OFFICE

Hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

UIS Central Campus, Escuela de Ingeniería Química, oficina 225.

Research

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Outstanding

Works

AWARDS AND

Recognitions

  • XXVI National Award for the best degree work in Chemical Engineering (Diploma as project director)

    Consejo Profesional de Ingeniería Química de Colombia, Colombia, 2019

  • Honorable Mention in Environment and Sustainable Development

    Fundación Alejandro Ángel Escobar, Colombia, 2013

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