My name is Nicolas Fierro, and I am a Biotech Engineer born in Quito, Ecuador.

I have a profound love for living beings and I am deeply passionate about the conservation and study of biodiversity, encompassing plants, animals, and microorganisms alike. Because I strongly believe that the solution to current issues lies in shifting towards technology that leverages the potential of living beings and prioritize their conservation.

My research interests include:

1. Bioproduction: Developing products based on biological inoculants that can transform the production of agricultural inputs. My experience in this industry has allowed me to see the significant impact that agrochemicals have. Therefore, I am interested in researching microorganisms and plant extracts that can be used as biocontrol to replace chemical pesticides or to enhance nutrient availability and the physicochemical characteristics of the soil, in opposition to tradicional chemical fertilizers.
2. Biomimicry: Applying biomimicry in construction to transform current cities with little diversity and high pollution into floating gardens, full of life, that improve the quality of life for their inhabitants.
3. Bioremediation and circular economy: Seeking and producing microorganisms capable of treating pollutants primarily produced in large cities, such as wastewater, activated sludge, CO2 and NOx emissions, as well as solid organic waste, which can be processed to create high-value fertilizers and other primary products. In that way i am interested on creating a real circular economy, where waste and pollutants can once again become valuable products.