Program: Master's in Bioengineering
Home Country: Ecuador
Universities: Universidad de las Américas - UDLA
Languages: Spanish and English

I was born in Quito, Ecuador and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering at Universidad de las Américas. Professionally, I have worked with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), contributing to projects at the intersection of biotechnology, policy, and rural development. My work included supporting national initiatives such as the formulation of the National Bioeconomy Plan for the Agricultural, Livestock, Forestry, Aquaculture and Fishery Sectors of Ecuador, and collaborating in the RUMBO agricultural think tank. Most recently, I am working on a project combining sustainable production and conservation in the Amazon region of Ecuador.  

What I like most about Rice/Houston

Rice University’s MBE in Applied Bioengineering is one of the top programs in the US and represents an ideal environment to advance my training. The program’s component of Cellular, Molecular and Genome Engineering & Synthetic Biology, combined with its proximity to the Texas Medical Center, offers unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research in biomedical innovation, cell-based therapies, and bioengineering systems.  

What I like most about Fulbright

The Fulbright Program gave me an opportunity to complement my academic and professional development with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange. Beyond excellence in academic training, Fulbright promotes the responsible application of knowledge to address global challenges while fostering mutual understanding between countries. These values align closely with my goal of applying biotechnology and bioengineering to support sustainable development in Ecuador, while building international networks that enable the transfer and adaptation of scientific innovation across diverse contexts. 

Fun Fact about me

Love videogames, puzzles and training.