The Centre for Sustainability Innovations brings together affiliates from across disciplines who share a passion for creating positive environmental, social, and economic change. Through research, teaching, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement, our affiliates contribute valuable expertise that helps shape a more sustainable future.
Dr Alejandra Diaz De Rienzo
Lecturer in bio-medicine
With over a decade of practical experience in microbial technology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental engineering, Dr Alejandra’s research focus spans a broad, cross-disciplinary spectrum. As a Lecturer in Biomedicine along with Athena Swan (co) Lead, Alejandra is dedicated to exploring the microbial production of biosurfactants and the application of natural products for pharmaceutical and environmental purposes.
Her current role aims to bridge industry interests with academic support, fostering the development of cost-effective platform technologies to address societal challenges. This involves fermentative production of novel molecules, biofilm disruptors, and machine learning-driven approaches, emphasising the importance of gender diversity for a more inclusive environment.
Furthermore, her research led teaching in Business & Enterprise integrates brewery activities into academic offerings, facilitating knowledge exchange with the sector through student-led lab facilities and partnerships with commercial microbreweries like Lark Hill. Parallel efforts involve cultivating relationships with business innovation services to provide high-quality research services and engage with industrial partners.
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