Josman Andrey Velasco Mendoza

Josman Velasco is an assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at the Universidad de los Andes (Colombia) and member of the Colombian biotechnology sector board. His lines of research are the synthetic biology of microorganisms, especially filamentous fungi, enzymology, valorization of plant biomass and bioprocesses. He belonged to the microbial platforms group of the national biorenewables laboratory of CNPEM-Brazil in the period 2022-2023. He currently develops research projects aimed at the biotechnological valorization of the main plant biomasses produced by Colombian biorefineries.Biotechnological Engineer - Francisco de Paula Santander University (UFPS), Colombia (2009) graduated with the silver medal distinction. Scientific initiation work with Meritoria qualification. Trainee at the institute of food science and technology (2008), research assistant at the Bioprocess UFPS laboratory (2009 to 2013), research and development coordinator at "Laboratorio de Genetica y Biologia Molecular Ltda." company (2014-2016). He has been a member of Examining Boards and Student Counselor in Course Completion Works. Master in applied microbiology USP / EEL (2018) and Ph D in Industrial Biotechnology USP / EEL 2022. (Fonte: Currículo Lattes)