José M. Cruz
University of Vigo, Spain
Biography
Dr. José M. Cruz Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Vigo with more than 20 years of experience in the field of production, extraction and evaluation of biocompounds of microbial origin. His main scientific contributions focus on the use of Bacillus strains to produce biosurfactants and other bioactive compounds including Gramicidin promoting a circular economy. During his research career he has participated in over 40 research projects, he has published during his research career over140 articles in JCR journals (79 Q1). He has an h-index of 42 (Scopus ID: 7402505903), has co-authored 9 patents, has published 13 book chapters, presented over 200 communications at congresses and has co-supervised 9 PhD Theses.
Abstract
Abstract : Could be biosurfactant extracts a new generation of antibiotics?