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Luis David Gómez Méndez

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    I am a Microbiologist at Los Andes University, Bogotá-Colombia, MSc in Microbiology and Ph.D in Biological Science at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ), Bogotá-Colombia. 

    I have been teaching at PUJ for 25 years, in the areas of General and Environmental Microbiology.

    I belong to the Environmental and Industrial Biotecnology Research Group (GBAI) participating in the line of research Biodegradation and Biodeterioration.

    Since 2019 I have led the Research Seedbed on Degradation of Polluting Plastics Polymers where we carry out basic and applied research on plastics degradation thorugh physicoquemical pretreatments and microbiological treatmetns.

    Education

    PhD, Doctor in Biological Sciences

    Award Date: 28 May 2019

    Master, Master in Microbiology

    Award Date: 01 Aug 2002

    Bachelor, Microbiologist

    Award Date: 01 May 1996

    Category in the National Science System 2024

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    Associated academic programs - Bogotá

    • Bacteriology
    • Biology
    • Doctorate in Biological Sciences
    • Ecology
    • Master's Degree in Biological Sciences
    • Industrial Microbiology
    • Nutrition and Dietetics

    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):

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    4. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
      SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    5. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    6. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    8. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    9. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land

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