Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology

Faculty of Engineering / Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses

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DESCRIPTION

This laboratory is a research center that is focused on the biological treatment of liquid and solid residues and the recovery of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon, playing a fundamental role in the promotion of sustainable practices. Through pioneering studies on anaerobic digestion, advanced oxidation processes and revaluation of value-added products, the laboratory sets a benchmark at the national and international level in the pursuit of solutions for the efficient management of natural resources and the mitigation of environmental pollution.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as an FIA system for the measurement of nitrogen in liquid phase, gas chromatographs for the detection of methane and carbon dioxide, as well as equipment for the measurement of standard parameters for residual water, the laboratory provides a favorable environment for high impact research. Currently, our team has been awarded research projects grants by FONDECYT and FONDEF, as well as internal projects, which demonstrates its relevance and leadership in the field of environmental biotechnology.

RESEARCH LINE

Biological treatment of nitrogen-rich wastewater

Mathematical modeling of biological processes

Anaerobic digestion of residues

Advanced oxidation processes

EQUIPMENT

STAFF

Jhosané Pagés Díaz
Jefa de laboratorio

Yeney Lauzurique
Académica e Investigadora

Gustavo Vargas
Investigador

Cristóbal Gallardo
Ayudante de Investigación

Leslie Hernández
Encargada de Laboratorio

Nicolas Palomino
Estudiante de doctorado

Silvana Vega
Estudiante de doctorado

Carla Zembrano
Tesista pregrado

Sofia Quintana
Tesista pregrado

Alexis Roja
Ayudante de Investigación

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: jhosane.pages@usach.cl
Phone: 951782279
Website: https://labiotam.usach.cl/
Location: Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses

ADDRESS
Casa Central, Primer piso
Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Estación Central, Santiago de Chile.

TELEPHONE
(+56-2) 271 80047

E-MAIL
comunicaciones.vriic@usach.cl