Dr. Danay Carrillo Nieves is a Professor and Researcher at the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey and the founder of CEDA Biotech, a biotechnology initiative focused on developing sustainable solutions for water management and the valorization of agro-industrial and industrial waste. Her work integrates bioprocess engineering, biorefinery concepts, circular economy, and bioeconomy approaches to transform environmental challenges into value-creating opportunities.
Her research lines include the use of microalgae and other microorganisms for industrial wastewater bioremediation, the conversion of waste streams into biomass and high-value compounds, and the design of sustainable biotechnological processes with applications in the food, agricultural, and energy sectors. In her TEC TALKS presentation, she will discuss how biotechnology can help address water and pollution challenges while supporting the transition toward more sustainable production systems.