Research

B.Sc. in Biology

Undergraduate researcher in microbial ecology and evolution. Thesis: cultivable microbial communities in a tropical volcanic cave system from the Northwestern Andes, Colombia.

ECSO Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University

Participated in research on evolutionary and cellular biology using yeast as a model system, with emphasis on mitochondrial function, proteome allocation, and cellular organization across physiological conditions. Contributed to the organization, interpretation, and downstream analysis of biological datasets derived from proteomics-based workflows. Gained practical training in yeast biology, cell physiology, and integrative analysis across molecular, cellular, and evolutionary scales.

Universidad EAFIT

Conducting thesis research on cultivable microbial communities associated with the Organal San Antonio cave system, a tropical volcanic subterranean environment in Antioquia, Colombia. Designing and implementing field and laboratory workflows for ecological zonation, environmental characterization, microbial cultivation, morphotype-based community assessment, and quantitative analysis. Investigating how cultivable community structure and diversity vary across light, nutrient, and microclimatic gradients in an oligotrophic cave system.

Universidad EAFIT

Contributed to the project Positioning of Microorganisms as Fundamental Actors for the Maintenance of Andean Forests, supporting project development through scientific systematization, written reporting, and research communication.

Environmental and Extreme Microbiology · Universidad EAFIT

Conducted exploratory work on volcanic cave ecosystems, thermophilic-acidophilic microorganisms from thermal springs, and environmental halophilic isolates.

Research Group on Microbiology and Astrobiology · Universidad EAFIT

Coordinate a student-led research group focused on microbiology, astrobiology, scientific discussion, and undergraduate research initiatives. Affiliated with the Research Group on Geosciences and Biodiversity (GEBI).