María Alejandra Flórez Restrepo
Researcher at UdeA
Universidad de Antioquia
Medellín, Colombia
My research focuses on the ability of fungi to produce enzymes, polysaccharides, and biomass, with applications in bioremediation, health, and circular economy.
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About me
Industrial and Environmental Microbiologist | MSc in Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences with emphasis in Biotechnology
University Lecturer | Fungal Biotechnology Researcher | Sustainable Biomaterials Developer
I’m a scientist passionate about fungal biotechnology, with experience studying white rot fungi isolated from Colombian ecosystems.
I’m part of the research group Biopolimer at the University of Antioquia, where I combine academic teaching with applied research.
Open to interdisciplinary collaborations, applied research, and tech development in microbiology, biotechnology, and sustainability.
Let’s connect! I'm open to networking, mentoring, and scientific-technological partnerships.
Skills
- biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Micology
- Food
- health
- Environment
Interests
- biotechnology
- Micology
- Microbiology
- Fungi
- enzymes
- health
- cancer
- Food
- Environment
- Biorremediation