Research Components

The Centre consists of 5 highly integrated research components, each led by a Senior Key associate Scientist.

Research Components

Metabolomics and Metabolic Engineering

Protein Engineering

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mathematical modelling

bioinformatics

Molecular Genetics, Extremophiles, and Ecophysiology

PPAL RESEARCHERS

Principal Researchers

The 11 principal researchers of the Centre are all experienced and well
respected scientists with international recognition in their
respective fields.

Ph.D. University College, London. Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile.

Director / Principal Researcher

Juan Asenjo

Ph.D. University College, London. Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile.

juasenjo@ing.uchile.cl

Research Areas:

MM, MG, BI, PE, ME

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Universidad de Chile.

Deputy Director/ Principal Researcher

Gonzalo Navarro

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Universidad de Chile.

gnavarro@dcc.uchile.cl

Research Areas:

Ph.D. in Biology Mention in Ecology, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Professor of the University of Los Lagos.

Principal Researcher

Alejandro Buschmann

Ph.D. in Biology Mention in Ecology, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Professor of the University of Los Lagos.

abuschma@ulagos.cl

Research Areas:

Ph.D. in Engineering in Biochemistry, University of London, England.Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile.

Principal Researcher

Barbara Andrews

Ph.D. in Engineering in Biochemistry, University of London, England.Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile.

bandrews@ing.uchile.cl

Research Areas:

ME, PE

Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Oxford, England. Professor of the Department of Computer Engineering of the University of Santiago de Chile

Principal Researcher

Mauricio Marín

Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Oxford, England. Professor of the Department of Computer Engineering of the University of Santiago de Chile

mauricio.marin@usach.cl

Research Areas:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Chile.
Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile

Principal Researcher

Maria Elena Lienqueo

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Chile.
Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile

mlienque@ing.uchile.cl

Research Areas:

MG, MM, PE

Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, University of Chile.
Full Professor of the Universidad de la Frontera

Principal Researcher

Carolina Shene

Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, University of Chile.
Full Professor of the Universidad de la Frontera

carolina.shene@ufro.cl

Research Areas:

ME, MM

Ph.D. in Natural Resources in Natural Sciences, University of Kiel, Germany
Associate Professor at the University of Antofagasta

Principal Researcher

Cristina Dorador

Ph.D. in Natural Resources in Natural Sciences, University of Kiel, Germany
Associate Professor at the University of Antofagasta

cristina.dorador@uantof.cl

Research Areas:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Chile. Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Principal Researcher

Álvaro Olivera

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Chile. Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

aolivera@ing.uchile.cl

Research Areas:

ME, BI, PE, MM

Ph.D. in Photobiology, Brandeis University, USA

Principal Researcher

Benito Gómez

Ph.D. in Photobiology, Brandeis University, USA

benito.gomez@uantof.cl

Research Areas:

Associated Universities

Associated Research Project

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MASH

The Millennium Nucleus Marine Agronomy of Seaweed Holobionts (MASH) is a scientific research project funded by the Millennium Science Initiative of the National Research and Development Agency (ANID).

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NODO Salares

“Nodo Laboratorio Natural SALARES: Red colaborativa de investigación transdisciplinaria en salares”, es un proyecto de investigación y divulgación científica en salares, financiado por la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID), y adjudicado por la Universidad de Antofagasta, en Antofagasta, durante los años 2024 y 2025.

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Servicios ecosistémicos de salares

Servicios ecosistémicos de salares: identificación del potencial biotecnológico y amenazas ambientales claves, dirigido por Cristina Dorador Ortiz de la Universidad de Antofagasta. Abordará el conocimiento de microorganismos presentes en nuestros salares, clasificando y explorando potenciales aplicaciones que estos organismos pueden otorgar a la naturaleza y a las personas.

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Our Technologies

CeBiB’s Technology Transfer Unit has a strong focus on the development of technologies with commercial interest, allowing innovation to contribute to the growth of companies, developing new products and processes, and impacting various national and international industries.

Research Components

Principal Researchers

Associated Universities

Associated Research Project

Our Technologies

ActiBio

Bioprocess Optimizer

TherapyUp

MachinePep

SeaTannins

CryoEnzymes