I work as a PhD student in the BicMat group, from Professor Orlando Rojas, and my work and general research interest include the use of bio-based materials, such as cellulose and lignin, towards new applications (for example: coatings, paintings, implants, electrical devices, etc). From my previous background, Mechanical Engineering, I became interested in the mechanical behavior and characterization of bio-based materials. My long-term goal is to utilize creative and cross-disciplinary solutions towards novel materials  manufacturing processes and applications.