DrBeatriz Felices Rando

My work focuses on techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of biomanufacturing processes within the biopharmaceutical and food industries, supporting the development of sustainable and cost-effective production strategies.

During my PhD at the CAPE-Lab (University of Padova, Italy), I gained experience in the cultivation, modelling and simulation of microalgae cultivation systems. My work involved applying model-based tools to support model identification and the design of experimental campaigns. This experience made me see the value of using mathematical models and digital tools to make industrial processes more efficient and sustainable, and it has motivated me to continue my career towards that direction.