Camila Utsunomia

Camila Utsunomia is a Senior Scientist in Biotechnology at Shellworks, with extensive experience in microbiology and bioprocess engineering. Utsunomia's career includes a researcher role at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials and a postdoctoral research associate position at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, focusing on the production of microbial polyesters. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Chemical Sciences and Engineering from Hokkaido University, a Master's degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from UFSCar. Additional experience encompasses a master's internship in bioethanol research and genetic engineering aimed at producing lignocellulosic ethanol.