Teaching Excellence at PPGBiotec: Quality, Innovation, and Commitment to Applied Research

The Graduate Program in Biotechnology (PPGBiotec) features a highly qualified and engaged faculty whose scientific and technological output has stood out significantly in recent years. With strong expertise in the areas of health, biotechnology, functional foods, and innovation, our professors combine solid academic knowledge with applied practice, transforming research into real-world solutions for society and the productive sector.

Our distinguishing feature lies in the integration of teaching, research, and innovation. PPGBiotec faculty members develop technological products, patents, software, and services in collaboration with companies, creating a hands-on and collaborative learning environment that prepares professionals to meet the challenges of both the marketplace and modern science.

Faculty Highlights:

• Partnerships with the productive sector, including company founding, technology transfer, and open innovation initiatives;

• High-impact scientific output, including articles in international journals, book chapters, and presentations at major conferences;

• Development of products and technologies such as biomaterials, medical devices, functional foods, scientific software, and biopharmaceuticals;

• Strong focus on practical training for students, through supervision of applied projects, modern coursework, and market-oriented experiences.

Each faculty member contributes strategically to the program’s research lines and areas of concentration, working on topics such as neuroscience, autoimmune diseases, women’s health, cosmetics, herbal medicines, nutritional labeling, fermentation, probiotics, and more.

The result is a dynamic, innovative, and excellence-driven academic environment that prepares master’s and doctoral students to generate scientific, technological, and social impact.