Dr. Daniel Guajardo-Flores is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Level II member of Mexico s National System of Researchers (SNII). He has more than 20 years of experience in biotechnology, bioprocessing, innovation, and functional product development, with a particular interest in translating scientific knowledge into solutions with social and economic impact.
His research focuses on the sustainable valorization of natural resources and agro-industrial by-products, green extraction technologies, bioactive compounds, functional ingredients, nutraceuticals, and delivery systems for applications in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles, accumulated more than 1,500 citations, and led multidisciplinary projects supported by competitive, institutional, and industry funding. Since 2020, the projects in which he has participated have secured more than MXN 10 million in research and technology development funding.
His career also encompasses the training and supervision of undergraduate, master s, and doctoral students, intellectual property, technology transfer, and science-based entrepreneurship. He is co-founder of biotechnology companies focused on the development of functional ingredients, nutraceuticals, and dermocosmetic products, as well as initiatives that connect academia, industry, and entrepreneurship to accelerate science-driven innovation.
He maintains an active network of national and international scientific collaborations with institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Toronto, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS), Universidad Veracruzana, and Universidad del Azuay, among others. These collaborations have supported joint research projects, student mobility and training, scientific publications, and knowledge and technology transfer. He is also an active member and founder of scientific associations and networks in Mexico and internationally, including the Mexican Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (SMBB), the Mexican Association of Food Science (AMECA), the International Society for Advancement of Supercritical Fluids (ISASF), the CYTED INNOPROT Network, and Red Alfanutra, contributing to stronger connections among academia, industry, and scientific communities across countries.
danielgdo@tec.mx
