Daniela Almeida Streitwieser

Prof. Daniela Almeida Streitwieser is a Professor and Programme Director of the Master in Environmental Protection at Reutlingen University, Germany. She also serves as the Sustainability Officer and oversees international affairs for the School of Life Sciences. Previously, she held leadership roles at the University San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, including Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and founder of IDEMA (Innovación en Diseño, Manufactura y Ambiente). Her academic career spans over two decades, with expertise in chemical engineering, waste management, and sustainable technologies.

Education:

• Doctor-Engineer (Ph.D.) in Chemical and Process Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2001–2004)
• M.Sc. in Chemical and Process Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (1999–2001)
• B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, University San Francisco de Quito (1995–1999)

Research focuses on environmental chemistry, catalytic processes for waste conversion, biofuel production, and sustainable materials. Her work emphasizes technological innovation for environmental protection, such as developing catalysts for motor oil recycling and pyrolysis of agricultural residues. Collaborations include industry partnerships for waste treatment and bioenergy implementation.

Grants and advising: No specific grants listed, but her roles involve program management and academic supervision. Advising includes mentoring students in chemical engineering and environmental science disciplines.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Smart Biomaterials and Biosystems group at Reutlingen University, extending her prior work with IDEMA in Ecuador on sustainable technologies.