I'm a pharmacist and an applied enzymologist with a passion for unlocking the full potential of enzymes in biotechnology. With extensive experience in areas like synthetic biology, omics, and biocatalysis, I've worked to improve enzymatic performance and develop new applications for enzymes in a range of industries. Currently, I'm the founder of ECRA Biotech, a startup focused on providing high-quality, affordable lab consumables for molecular diagnoses in developing economies. I'm also a postdoctoral researcher at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), where I'm working on exciting biocatalysis projects, including deriving flavoring and bioactive compounds from natural sources in lignocellulosic biomass and removing non-biodegradable plastics from the environment. Throughout my career, I've been driven to find new trends and establish international connections, bringing innovative solutions to the market. With international experience studying and working in Brazil, the Netherlands, Argentina, and the UK, I've gained a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the biotech industry. I hold degrees from the University of Western Paraná (UNIOESTE, Brazil), Utrecht University (Netherlands), UNICAMP, and the Manchester University Institute of Biotechnology (MU-MIB-UK), and I'm always looking for new ways to apply my knowledge and skills. If you're interested in discussing potential collaborations or learning more about my work, feel free to email me at robson.tramontina@gmail.com. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The 'biorefinery' concept emerges as an alternative for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals from abundant plant biomass resources. These initiatives are beneficial not only to address global warming reduction, but also because they can promote economic opportunities and stimulate job growth. There are well-established methods for biomass pre-treatment and fractionation into …
The development of lignocellulosic biorefineries is the key to the sustainable bioethanol production. New technologies for the production of lignocellulolytic enzymes, protein engineering and the rational development of enzyme mixtures are of great importance in this area. In this context, the wood feeding insects, such as the termites, are biological systems considered as models for the …
Plant cell wall polysaccharides are sustainable products with high biotechnological potential, and the conversion of these polymers into fermentable sugars is one of the main challenges of this production chain. Identification and characterization of genes and enzymes which are active in carbohydrate as well the proteins with complementary actions in this approach, are crucial for increas…
The use of enzymes and cell-based systems is an excellent alternative to traditional chemical processes, since it can be environmentally cleaner, faster and more cost-effective. Termites are considered an excellent biological system for studying biochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass, because not only carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), such as cellulases, are found in the g…
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