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Prof. Dr.Janet Jiménez| Microbiología ambiental | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Dr.Janet Jiménez| Microbiología ambiental | Directora at Universidad de Sancti Spíritus “José Martí Pérez”,Cuba

Dr. Janet Jiménez Hernández is a Senior Lecturer Professor at the University of Sancti Spíritus “José Martí Pérez,” Cuba. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Havana and the National Autonomy University of Mexico. Throughout her career, Dr. Jiménez has contributed significantly to the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology. Her extensive research includes the application of anaerobic digestion for biogas production, bioenergy, and the study of microbial consortia for agricultural sustainability. Dr. Jiménez has held various positions at the University of Sancti Spíritus, where she also supervises graduate students and contributes to numerous international collaborations. Her work has gained recognition through multiple awards, including from the Cuban Academy of Science and her home institution. Her research continues to focus on energy transition technologies, renewable energy, and enhancing the circular economy using biotechnology.

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Education

Dr. Janet Jiménez Hernández earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Havana in 2003. She pursued her PhD in Biological Sciences, a joint program between the University of Havana and the National Autonomy University of Mexico (UNAM), completing it in 2016. Her doctoral research focused on molecular biology, fermentation, and microbial processes. Dr. Jiménez’s academic journey also includes various international research stays in prestigious institutions, such as the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering Potsdam-Bornim in Germany, Ghent University in Belgium, and Simon Fraser University in Canada. These experiences enriched her knowledge in biogas technologies, biofuels, and the integration of environmental sustainability in agricultural processes. She has been a Senior Lecturer Professor at the University of Sancti Spíritus since 2018, where she teaches biochemistry, metabolism, and medical physics to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Experience

Dr. Janet Jiménez Hernández has over 20 years of experience in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology. She began her career as a researcher at the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Cuba from 2003 to 2007, focusing on microbial processes, protein expression, and genetic modification of plants. Since 2007, she has been working at the University of Sancti Spíritus “José Martí Pérez,” where she became a Senior Lecturer Professor in 2018. In addition to teaching biochemistry and metabolism, Dr. Jiménez has led several research projects related to anaerobic digestion, bioenergy, and circular economy. She has supervised numerous postgraduate students and contributed to the development of biotechnological solutions for sustainable agriculture. Dr. Jiménez has held international postdoctoral and research positions, further strengthening her expertise in bioenergy and environmental sustainability, particularly through biogas and biofuel production technologies.

Research Interests

Dr. Janet Jiménez Hernández’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of biotechnology, renewable energy, and sustainable agricultural practices. She specializes in anaerobic digestion for biogas production, biofuel production, and circular economy initiatives. Her work aims to optimize microbial consortia for efficient biogas and biohydrogen production, as well as exploring bioaugmentation and pretreatment methods for enhancing anaerobic digestion processes. Dr. Jiménez is also involved in the development of by-product production based on microbial consortia and efficient microorganisms. Another key area of her research includes the biological pretreatment of agricultural and agro industrial waste for biofuel generation, enhancing the potential for bioenergy in Cuba. She has been involved in several interdisciplinary projects that promote energy transition and sustainable waste management, leveraging biogas technology to produce bioenergy and biofertilizers. Dr. Jiménez’s research also extends to the biochemical and molecular analysis of microbial communities in anaerobic digestion systems, contributing to global energy and environmental sustainability efforts.

Awards

Dr. Janet Jiménez Hernández has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, reflecting her dedication and impact in the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology. Notably, she was awarded the National Award by the Cuban Academy of Science in 2019, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to scientific research. Dr. Jiménez has also earned multiple awards from the Cuban Academy of Science at both the Sancti Spíritus and Granma provinces from 2015 to 2024. Furthermore, she has been consistently recognized by the University of Sancti Spíritus, where she received multiple accolades from the university’s direction and the Rector. Her work in energy transition, renewable energy, and circular economy solutions has led to national recognition. Dr. Jiménez’s awards demonstrate her commitment to advancing scientific research, her leadership in biotechnological innovations, and her role in shaping the future of sustainable practices in Cuba and beyond.

Publications

Efecto entre microorganismos eficientes y fitomas-e en el incremento agroproductivo del frijol

Authors: A Calero-Hurtado, E Quintero-Rodríguez, Y Pérez-Díaz, …

Citations: 58

Year: 2019

Journal: Biotecnología en el Sector Agropecuario y Agroindustrial, 17(1), 25-33

Effects of Sodium Salinity on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivation: A Review

Authors: LI Rodríguez Coca, MT García González, Z Gil Unday, …

Citations: 51

Year: 2023

Journal: Sustainability, 15(3), 1804

Performance of a UASB reactor treating coffee wet wastewater

Authors: YG Puebla, SR Pérez, JJ Hernández, VSG Renedo

Citations: 29

Year: 2013

Journal: Revista Ciencias Técnicas Agropecuarias, 22(3), 35-41

Microbial community dynamics reflect reactor stability during the anaerobic digestion of a very high strength and sulfate‐rich vinasse

Authors: J Jiménez, EL Barrera, J De Vrieze, N Boon, S DeMeester, H Spanjers, …

Citations: 22

Year: 2018

Journal: Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 93(4), 975-984

Effect of different application forms of efficient microorganisms on the agricultural productive of two bean cultivars

Authors: A Calero Hurtado, Y Pérez Díaz, D Olivera Viciedo, E Quintero Rodríguez, …

Citations: 20

Year: 2019

Journal: Revista Facultad Nacional de Agronomía Medellín, 72(3), 8927-8935

Uso de efluente de planta de biogás y microorganismos eficientes como biofertilizantes en plantas de cebolla (Allium cepaL., cv. Caribe-71)

Authors: E López-Dávila, Z Gil-Unday, D Henderson, A Calero-Hurtado, …

Citations: 19

Year: 2017

Journal: Cultivos Tropicales, 38(4), 7-14

Metagenomic approaches: effective tools for monitoring the structure and functionality of microbiomes in anaerobic digestion systems

Authors: A Carabeo-Pérez, G Guerra-Rivera, M Ramos-Leal, …

Citations: 18

Year: 2019

Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 103(23), 9379-9390

Optimization of the thermophilic anaerobic co-digestion of pig manure, agriculture waste and inorganic additive through specific methanogenic activity

Authors: J Jiménez, ME Cisneros-Ortiz, Y Guardia-Puebla, JM Morgan-Sagastume, …

Citations: 14

Year: 2014

Journal: Water Science and Technology, 69(12), 2381-2388

Aplicación de la tecnología de digestión anaerobia para tratar residuos sólidos agroindustriales utilizando inóculo de estiércol porcino, en condiciones mesofílicas

Authors: E López Dávila, J Jiménez Hernández, O Romero Romero, J Dewulf

Citations: 14

Year: 2012

Journal: Tecnología Química, 32(3), 274-281

Experimental design technique is useful tool to compare anaerobic systems

Authors: Y Guardia-Puebla, S Rodríguez-Pérez, J Jiménez-Hernández, …

Citations: 13

Year: 2014

Journal: Renewable Bioresources, 2(1), 3

Conclusion

Dr. Janet Jiménez Hernández’s profound academic background, outstanding contributions to scientific research, leadership in innovative projects, and commitment to sustainability make her an ideal candidate for the “Best Researcher Awards.” Her achievements in advancing biotechnology for renewable energy, coupled with her international recognition and ongoing research excellence, clearly demonstrate her suitability for this honor.

 

Janet Jiménez| Microbiología ambiental | Women Researcher Award

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