Organizing Committee Member
Fernandez-Lafuente
Professor and Lead Researcher
ICP-CSIC
Spain
Biography
Professor Fernandez-Lafuente works in biocatalysis with special expertise in relation to immobilization and optimization of stability of enzymes, Dr. Fernandez-Lafuente holds a degree in Biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a Ph.D in Sciences from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Post doctorate from University College London. He is presently the lead researcher responsible for the group "Optimization of bioprocesses and biocatalysis" at ICP-CSIC and have a position as Full Professor.
Research Area
His research interests are in the development of strategies for the control of the interactions between solids and biomacromolecules, and that will be used in the preparation of biocatalysts and biosensors: enzyme purification, immobilization or stabilization. He has also experience in bioprocess design.