Daniela Blanco

Daniela Blanco is a prominent figure in the chemical engineering field, specializing in developing machine-learning platforms for enhanced innovation and process optimization within the chemical industry. She successfully secured $650K in non-dilutive grants to pioneer technologies that streamline chemical manufacturing using advanced ML techniques. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from New York University, awarded in 2020, her research centered on leveraging machine learning for optimizing electrochemical reactors in organic electrosynthesis. Recognized for her impactful contributions, Daniela has been honored with prestigious titles such as Forbes 30 Under 30 North America: Energy in 2021, MIT Top Innovator Under 35 for LATAM in 2020, and Inc Magazine's Top Female Founder in 2020. She was also acknowledged as the Brightest AI/CI Mind by Minds & Tech and the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence in 2019, further solidifying her reputation as a leading industry expert. Additionally, in 2019, she was celebrated as the Global Student Entrepreneur Champion. Daniela's academic journey includes a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar, where she excelled with a GPA of 4.9565 out of 5. She pursued further studies at New York University, achieving a perfect GPA in both her Master of Science and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She also participated in an Exchange Program in Process Engineering at Université de Technologie de Compiègne. Within organizations, Daniela has taken on key roles such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Co-Founder at Sunthetics, a company at the forefront of cutting-edge innovations in the field. Prior to her current leadership positions, she gained valuable experience as a Ph.D. Student Researcher at New York University and as an R&D Intern at Schlumberger.