Amparo Jimenez Quero

Amparo Jimenez Quero is a Researcher in the Department of Industrial Biotechnology within the Life Sciences school at Chalmers University of Technology. She earned her PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Strasbourg, France, focusing on valorization of cereal by-products for bio-based plastics development. Following her doctoral studies, she conducted postdoctoral research at the Royal Technical University (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, where she developed expertise in biomass characterization and conversion processes. At Chalmers, she teaches sustainable methodologies for biobased material production while mentoring bachelor, master, and PhD students.

Her research focuses on implementing green chemistry approaches to design bioprocesses, advancing biocatalysis through identification and utilization of specific enzymes or microorganisms, conducting in-depth characterization of biomass from various sources (plants, algae, fungi, and bacterial cell walls), and exploring biopolymers and composites with analysis of their structure-properties relationships. She serves as the coordinator of the EU project CIRCALGAE, which focuses on circular valorization of algae biomass with 22 European partners.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on sustainable materials derived from agricultural and industrial by-products, with particular emphasis on wheat bran, protein-based foams, and algae valorization. Her work spans multiple disciplines including materials science, food science, green chemistry, and bioprocessing, consistently addressing circular economy principles and waste valorization strategies.

• Coordinator of EU project CIRCALGAE (2022-2026)
• Participant in PHAntastic project (2024-2028)
• Participant in MYCOMYM project (2023-2027)
• Participant in PROTINOUR project (2025-2025)

Her research program involves extensive collaboration with industrial and academic partners across Europe. She has established valuable scientific networks through diverse national and international projects. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical applications, particularly in sustainable materials development and circular bioeconomy initiatives. She maintains active collaborations with researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of Leon, and other European institutions.