Bioengineer and PhD candidate in Biochemical Sciences at Instituto de Biotecnología, UNAM, with hands-on expertise in upstream bioprocessing, mammalian cell culture (CHO), and biopharmaceutical process development. I combine bench work with computational tools to drive data-informed decisions in bioprocess optimization.
My work spans from fed-batch and perfusion bioreactor operation to building end-to-end data pipelines, analytical dashboards, and laboratory automation tools — bridging the gap between wet-lab science and software engineering.
- 🔬 Bioprocess Development — CHO cell culture optimization for recombinant protein production in fed-batch and perfusion bioreactors
- 📊 Data Science — Python-based pipelines for bioprocess data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization
- ⚙️ Lab Automation — Tools for process monitoring, control strategy design, and analytical workflows
- 🧬 Therapeutic Proteins & Cell Therapy — Research on CAR-T cell processes and metabolic engineering strategies
- 🤝 Open to roles in biopharma, bioprocess data science, process analytical technology (PAT), and upstream R&D
Data Science & ML
Backend
Frontend
| Project | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Clonalyzer-2 | Browser-based kinetics analysis for CHO fed-batch cultures | HTML, JS |
| Kinetic-Drive | Interactive app for mammalian cell culture characterization (CHO-focused) | HTML, JS |
| CellBlock | High-performance laboratory equipment management system | JavaScript |
| BioReact | CSTR bioreactor simulator — Monod model & Runge-Kutta integration | Python, Jupyter |
| CHOFlow | Automated flow cytometry data analysis pipeline for CHO cells | Python, Jupyter |
A collection of offline-ready PWA tools for bench-side bioprocess workflows.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| CellSplit | Precision cell passaging calculator from Neubauer counts |
| PulseGrowth | Growth kinetics (μ, doubling time, IVCD) and feed corrections |
| MolarPrep | Molarity calculations, stock solution prep, and dilution planning |
| DiluteIt | Universal dilution calculator (C1V1 = C2V2) for lab workflows |
- 🌐 Portfolio: ebalderasr.github.io/ebalderasr
- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilianobalderas
- 📧 Personal: ebalderas@live.com.mx
- 📧 Institutional: emiliano.balderas@ibt.unam.mx
Building the future of biotechnology, one commit at a time.