Ana Lopez Contreras

Ana Lopez Contreras is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research and affiliated with the VLAG Graduate School. Her work focuses on bioethanol production, biorefinery processes, and microbial fermentation, with a particular emphasis on sustainable feedstocks like lignocellulosic biomass and Sargassum seaweed.

• Active in organosolv fractionation for feedstock pretreatment
• Developing advanced biofuel value chains with low land-use change risks
• Leading projects on organic waste valorization in the Dutch Caribbean

Her recent publications highlight trends in bioethanol optimization, macroalgae biorefinery, and sustainable waste management. Collaborations span Europe and the Caribbean, reflecting her focus on global sustainability challenges.