Álvaro Herrera Seller
Lancaster
Summary
Passionate Plant Science researcher with a strong foundation in biotechnology and molecular cloning techniques. My research interest focuses on enhancing photosynthetic efficiency to improve crop yields. Currently pursuing a PhD in Lancaster, where I am working on introducing cyanobacterial carboxysome-based Carbon Concentrating Mechanisms (CCMs) into Nicotiana tabacum chloroplasts. Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and research presentation, with expertise in a variety of laboratory tools and software. An enthusiastic learner, committed to advancing plant science through innovative genetic research and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postgraduate Researcher
Lancaster University
Lancaster
10.2023 - Current
- Developed robust data collection methods.
- Supervised both undergraduate and master students, providing academic support and helping them develop both their lab and research skills.
- Presented at conferences and seminars to share research.
- Maintained detailed records of all stages of research process, guaranteeing transparency and replicability.
- Gained the necessary skill to take the most out of reading literature, and visiting conferences, seminars and other events
4 months end of degree project at McCormick lab
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Learnt lab etiquette and good, replicable, research methods
- Was introduced to key molecular cloning, genetic, and plant analysis related lab techniques.
- Developed an ability to be a good member of a team of researchers and develop my research along the other team members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Biotechnology)
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2019 - 05.2023
Bachillerato (Spanish equivalent to Sixth Grade) - Sciences Bachillerato
Cerrado de Calderón
Málaga, Spain 09.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
- Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, beginner level of Python and a basic knowledge of PyMol and ImageJ
- Biotechnology and Molecular cloning techniques knowledge
- Good team worker, and confident in my independent research skills
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Time-management
- Publicly presenting my research
- Enthusiastic and fast learner
Training/Experience
- “Sustainable Delivery of Excellent Science” hfp retreat
- Practical Introduction to Python Programming” 4 months course
- Week long Electron Microscopy Summer School (Biological Sciences TEM stream), organised by the Royal Microscopical Society
- Presented my research with a talk at the Plastid Preview meeting in London in 2024.
- Several Talks and Posters, both in meeting with my lab group and internal conferences and meetings in the Lancaster Environment Centre
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Postgraduate Researcher
Lancaster University
10.2023 - Current
4 months end of degree project at McCormick lab
University of Edinburgh
11.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Biotechnology)
University of Edinburgh
09.2019 - 05.2023
Bachillerato (Spanish equivalent to Sixth Grade) - Sciences Bachillerato
Cerrado de Calderón
09.2017 - 06.2019
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