René Garrido

Chemical Civil Engineer, B.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University, he is currently an assistant professor at the University of Santiago de Chile. His training, studies and research have focused on improving the environment through the search for alternatives for the use of organic waste to generate products with high added value, focusing my interest on the study of alternatives for the conversion of organic waste as a possibility.

To contribute to sustainable development. their impacts using life cycle assessment (LCA). He is a specialist in biomass conversion technologies, sustainability, life cycle assessment and environmental management methodological practices. Responsible, energetic and with the conviction that we can generate positive impacts on the environment.

Education

• Ph.D Villanova University (2010 — 2014)
• B.Sc. Universidad de Santiago de Chile (2003 — 2008)

Skills and Expertise

• Biomass Conversion
• Waste to Energy
• Biochar
• Biomass
• Hemicelluloses
• Cellulose
• Lignin
• Pretreatment