Daniela Gomez Zarandona - Resumen Investigación y desarrollo

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE – Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí • Developed a research project focused on the design, synthesis, and modification of nanostructured materials for biomedical applications. • Designed, executed, validated, and optimized experimental protocols and analytical methods. • Synthesized and surface-functionalized aluminum hydroxide-based nanoclays. • Evaluated the effect of surface modification on the physicochemical characteristics of the materials. • Characterized materials using FTIR, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), UV-Visible spectroscopy, and SDS-PAGE. • Evaluated physicochemical stability, material-component interaction, and system behavior over time. • Analyzed and interpreted experimental results to identify trends, evaluate variables, and optimize working conditions. • Prepared technical reports, scientific documentation, and result presentations. • Participated in generating and analyzing results for international scientific publication. • Co-authored a scientific publication in the journal *Materials*. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Food Safety Intern – Danone | June 2023 – December 2023 • Trained over 80 employees, contributing to a roughly 35% increase in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance. • Collaborated with Production, Quality, and Operations departments to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. • Managed technical documentation via the QIS platform, ensuring process traceability and standardization. • Participated in continuous improvement and procedure standardization projects. • Monitored activities and coordinated with various departments to implement improvement actions.

EDUCATION Master of Science in Chemical Engineering – In progress, thesis in final stage (Graduation: September 2026). Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí (UASLP) Bioprocess Engineering (UASLP)

• Experimental development • Problem analysis and resolution • Analytical thinking • Project management and tracking • Technical communication • Multidisciplinary teamwork • Organization and attention to detail • Rapid learning of new techniques and technologies • Continuous learning

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MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION AND ANALYSIS • FTIR — Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy • Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) • UV-Visible Spectroscopy • SDS-PAGE • Ninhydrin-based quantification • Determination of point of zero charge • Analysis and interpretation of spectra and experimental results • Physicochemical stability assessment Research and Development • Experimental design • Development and optimization of experimental methods and protocols • Development and optimization of experimental formulations • Material synthesis and functionalization • Surface modification of materials • Analysis and interpretation of results • Evaluation of experimental variables • Technical and scientific documentation • R&D project management and monitoring • Troubleshooting experimental issues Software • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) • MATLAB