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Dr. Aura Marina Pedroza Rodríguez is a full-time Titular professor II assigned to the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, since 2000. She completed her undergraduate studies in Bacteriology (1989-1995), Master of Science (1998-2000) and PhD (2003-2006) in Biotechnology at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City. Her research focuses on the use of microorganisms, mainly ligninolytic fungi and bacteria, for the treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater. Additionally, she has conducted studies related to the implementation of sequential wastewater treatment systems using mycoremediation and advanced oxidation processes such as photocatalysis, UV photolysis, Fenton processes and Photofenton. He participates full-time in the undergraduate programs in Industrial Microbiology, Master of Science, Doctorate in Science, and Doctorate in Materials Science and Technology at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. His academic output includes 76 indexed publications, 105 participations in scientific events, 5 laboratory manuals, 1 book on environmental microbiology, two patents granted in wastewater treatment with ligninolytic fungi, and has trained 11 PhDs in Science and Materials, 13 Master of Science, and 97 Industrial Microbiologists.
Education
PhD, Doctor in Biotechnology
Award Date: 21 Oct 2006
Master, Master in Microbiology
Award Date: 01 Sep 1999
Bachelor, Bacteriologist
Award Date: 01 Jun 1993
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Senior
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Biology
- Doctorate in Materials Science and Technology
- Doctorate in Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Biological Sciences
- Industrial Microbiology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Microalgae cell: morphophysiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects
Montenegro-Herrera, C. A., Núñez-Avellaneda, M., Vera-López Portillo, F., Rivera-Hoyos, C. M., Garzón-Jirón, G. & Pedroza-Rodríguez, A. M., 01 Jan 2026, Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds. Elsevier, p. 63-81 19 p. (Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Microalgae cell: morphophysiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects
Montenegro-Herrera, C. A., Núñez-Avellaneda, M., Vera-López Portillo, F., Rivera-Hoyos, C. M., Garzón-Jirón, G. & Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M., 13 Apr 2026, Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer and Bioactive Compounds. Seccond Edition ed. En línea: Elsevier, p. 63-81 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Wastewater reduction of Salmonella Typhimurium and H2S by using TiO2 films deposited by spin coating or magnetron sputtering
Rincón-Barón, L. A., Cañón-Tafur, L. A., Forero-Carvajal, M. P., Ramírez-Alemán, L. G., Díaz-Ariza, L. A., Mejía-Gómez, A. E., Jimenez Borrego, L. C., Velez, C., Carrascal-Camacho, A. K., Rivera-Hoyos, C. M. & Pedroza-Rodríguez, A. M., 30 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. 273, 114738.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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<i>Guadua angustifolia</i> biochar/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite and biochar as bio-based materials with environmental and agricultural application
Canon-Tafur, L. A., Mateus-Maldonado, J. F., Lozano-Puentes, H. S., Herrera-Acosta, C. D., Sanchez-Matiz, J. J., Diaz-Ariza, L. A., Costa, G. M., Jimenez-Borrego, L. C., Carrascal-Camacho, A. K. & Pedroza-Rodriguez, A. M., 02 Jan 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 23 p., 246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of TiO2 Films by Sol–Gel/Sedimentation for the Inactivation of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella Typhimurium in Greywater
Rincón-Barón, L. A., Forero-Carvajal, M. P., Ramírez-Alemán, L. G., Mejía-Gómez, A. E., Salcedo-Reyes, J. C., Carrascal-Camacho, A. K., Velez, C. & Pedroza-Rodríguez, A. M., 30 Nov 2025, In: Catalysts. 15, 12, 1115.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
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Inactivación de antibióticos de uso frecuente en humanos y animales, utilizando las lacasas recombinantes POXA 1B y GILCC 1, a escala de laboratorio
Poutou Piñales, R. A. (PI), Arevalo Pinzon, G. (CoI), Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (CoI), Pérez Flórez, A. (CoI) & Vesga Perez, F. J. (CoI)
25/09/25 → 24/03/27
Project: Research
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Producción de material de referencia microbiológico para su uso en control de calidad en los laboratorios de microbiología.
Carrascal Camacho, A. K. (PI), Amaya Maldonado, L. E. (CoI), Emerson Lequizamon, J. (CoI), Londoño Zapata, A. F. (CoI), Morato Rodriguez, M. D. R. (CoI), Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (CoI), Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (CoI), Rodriguez Cordero, D. R. (CoI), Trespalacios Rangel, A. A. (CoI), Vesga Perez, F. J. (CoI), Palacios Calderon, L. M. (Asis) & Rodriguez Gomez, E. R. (Asis)
27/01/25 → 26/11/26
Project: Research
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Tratamiento de aguas residuales domésticas del Vichada por medio de materiales nanoestructurados.
Rincon Baron, L. A. (PI), Carrascal Camacho, A. K. (CoI), Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (CoI), Salcedo Reyes, J. C. (CoI), Barrientos, P. (Ases) & Vélez Cuervo, C. (Ases)
07/11/23 → 06/07/25
Project: Research
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Statistical Improvement of rGILCC 1 a nd rPOXA 1B Lac-cases Activity Assay Conditions Supporting by Molecular Dy-namics
Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (CoI), Quevedo Hidalgo, B. E. (CoI) & Poutou Piñales, R. A. (Other)
23/10/23 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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Press/Media
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New Findings from Pontifical University Javeriana in the Area of Enzymes and Coenzymes Described (Statistical Improvement of rGILCC 1 and rPOXA 1B Laccases Activity Assay Conditions Supported by Molecular Dynamics)
Poutou Piñales, R. A. & Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M.
24/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Prizes
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Featured in the ScienceDirect top 25 list of most downloaded articles, ranked 1st of the Top25 for Agricultural and biological Sciences-January to December 2014 full year
Rivera-Hoyos, C. M. (Recipient), Morales Álvarez, E. D. (Recipient), Poutou Piñales, R. A. (Recipient), Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (Recipient), Rodríguez-Vázquez, R. (Recipient) & Delgado, J. M. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Honorary award