User:Mauricio Rodriguez Rodriguez
Contact Information
Cellular Dynamics & Engineering Program, AFRL/HEPB
2729 R Street, Bldg. 837 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5707
Physics Department - WSU
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
2128 TAMU College Station, TX 77845-2128
Biography
Colombian scientist with academic training and research in biochemistry, mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology and microbiology. Experience in biotechnological research and management in Latin America, Europe and the United States of America. Increasing involvement and interest in public service and administration with emphasis in public policy for developing countries. Avid supporter of science education for young people in secondary schools and universities.
Education
PhD, Department of Biochemistry, Texas A&M University, 2005
BS, Department of Bacteriology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 1995
Reseach Interests
From a systems biology perspective, the contribution of the mechanisms controlling metabolism on a quantitative level. Within synthetic biology, the design, simulation and construction of artificial cell-like devices to be used as an enabling technology for applications in medicine, agriculture and defense.
Awards
National Research Council Research Associateship 2005
Fulbright Fellowship 1998
UNESCO Fellowship in Biotechnology 1997