Juan - Ecophysiology Researcher with 3+ years in biological sciences

Applied molecular, behavioral, and physiological research techniques in ecological studies.

Performed RNA extraction, electroantennogram tests, and molecular assays to study insect responses.

Coordinated research activities, supervised assistants, and managed field and laboratory tasks.

Developed lesson plans, prepared laboratory sessions, and trained volunteers in entomological practices.

Proficient in R, Python, and specialized software for data analysis, image processing, and experimental control.

Conducting a study in ecophysiology on orchid bees to understand the effect of greenhouse gases on olfaction, focusing on their impact on insect-plant pollination interactions., Performing molecular approaches, including RNA extraction from bee brains to study genes related to pollution using RT-qPCR., Analyzing foraging behavior and pollination abilities of bees., Assessing sensory responses through electroantennogram tests to evaluate antennal response., Carrying out bee collections and censuses in various locations in Cundinamarca and Meta.

Teaching Cell Biology to first-semester Biology students., Preparing lessons and designing labs for practical sessions., Coordinating other graduate assistants and overseeing their performance.

Performing curatorial tasks for the entomology collection., Identifying specimens and cataloging insects within the collection., Teaching volunteers proper specimen handling practices., Supporting field trips for training in arthropod collection techniques.

Monitoring plots of organic and conventional cacao crops., Setting up traps to capture arthropods., Training cacao producers about project results.