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TENURED PROFESSOR

Viviana

SÁNCHEZ TORRES

School of Chemical Engineering

Professor Viviana Sánchez of the School of Chemical Engineering is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, with a white background, and the professor is positioned in the center.

CONTACT

Information

visantor@uis.edu

+57 (607) 634 4000
Ext. 1080

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

Information

visantor@uis.edu

+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 1080

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

Group

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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