Santiago Barbas is an experienced R&D consultant with a passion for biotechnology, bioeconomy and circular economy. He holds a licentiate degree in biology with specialization in biotechnology and a master's degree in analytical chemistry. He has also completed training in microbiology and has worked with several organizations in the field of R&D including Evolution, Contactica, Entrechem biotechnology, and Across Barriers GmbH. Santiago's expertise lies in R&D project design and proposal management, and he is looking to help researchers and enterprises develop their R&D ideas. He is truly convinced that R&D is the only way to produce a better future.