Profesor at Universidad Técnica de Machala, Ecuador
🏆Congratulations, Dr Byron Lapo Calderón, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 👨🎓
🌍 Byron Gonzalo Lapo Calderón, born on January 12, 1983, in Machala, Ecuador, is an accomplished individual in the field of chemical engineering and environmental sciences. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Técnica de Machala in 2006. Subsequently, Byron pursued a Master’s in Environmental Engineering at the Escuela Politécnica Nacional in 2014. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Process Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Spain, Byron has demonstrated his commitment to academic excellence. ! 🥳👏
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This person’s research focus spans diverse areas, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach. They delve into sustainable solutions using banana waste for critical rare earth recovery, explore starch gelatinization in Ecuadorian exportable bananas, and address environmental challenges through chitosan-iron (III) systems for mercury and lead sorption. The application of chitosan-based materials extends to neodymium and antimony removal, emphasizing their versatility. Additionally, their work involves assessing mercury levels in Ecuadorian coastal sediments and enhancing electrochemical sensors for chemical oxygen demand determination. The research culminates in innovative methods like Nafion film covers and chitosan-manganese-ferrite magnetic beads for efficient metal recovery.
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