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Laura Navia

@lauranavia1

Biochemical engineer and biologist at Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS.BIC, with research experience in biotechnological drug development.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in process design and developing innovative strategies for scientific and industrial settings, particularly in biotechnology, bioprocesses, and biotechnological product research and development.

At Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS.BIC, I worked as an Investigation Intern. My background combines biochemical engineering and biology, with a focus on biotechnology, bioprocesses, and research and development of biotechnological products.

In Icesi University research groups, I participated in work spanning biotechnological drug development, microalgae, cosmetic products, botany, and invertebrate animals.

My undergraduate thesis evaluated the effect of Lycorine and 1,2-Diacetyl-6-Oxolycorine on Zika Virus (ZIKV) infection. My coursework included applied omics sciences, microorganisms and microbiomes, and basic Python.

I’m interested in process design and developing strategies for scientific and industrial settings. I’ve used Python, RStudio, Schrödinger Maestro, HADDOCK 2.4, and SuperProDesigner.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Investigation Intern

Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC

Feb 2026 - Aug 2026 (6 months)

Conducted investigation tasks as an intern at Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC, a food products company.

Publicity Committee Director

AIChE

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Directed the publicity committee for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Microalgae Research Group Member

Icesi University

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Participated in the Microalgae research group at Icesi University.

Biotechnological Drug Development Research Group Member

Icesi University

Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Participated in the Biotechnological drug development research group at Icesi University.

Academic Committee Member

AIChE

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Served as an academic committee member for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Cosmetic Products Research Group Member

Icesi University

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Participated in the Cosmetic products research group at Icesi University.

Invertebrate Animals Research Group Member

Icesi University

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Participated in the Invertebrate animals research group at Icesi University.

Publicity Committee Director

AEBI

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Directed the publicity committee for the Biology student association AEBI.

Botany Research Group Member

Icesi University

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)

Participated in the Botany research group at Icesi University.

Publicity Committee Member

AEBI

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 (4 months)

Served as a publicity committee member for the Biology student association AEBI.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Icesi University

B.Sc., Biochemical Engineering

2020 - 2026

Activities and societies: Dean's List, Semesters I–VIII; 15% merit-based scholarship; Relevant Coursework: SAChE, Applied Omics Sciences, Microorganisms and Microbiomes, Basic Python; Undergraduate Thesis: 'Evaluation of the Effect of Lycorine and 1,2-Diacetyl-6-Oxolycorine on Zika Virus (ZIKV) Infection.'

Pursued a B.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Recognized on the Dean's List for semesters I–VIII and awarded a 15% merit-based scholarship.

Icesi University

B.Sc., Biology

2020 - 2026

Pursued a B.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Recognized on the Dean's List for semesters I–VIII and awarded a 15% merit-based scholarship.