Prof. Dr. Federico Masís Melendez, TEC, Costa Rica
Federico Masís Meléndez is a Professor at the School of Chemistry at the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), where he has been a faculty member for over 17 years. He holds a BSc in Industrial Chemistry from the National University of Costa Rica, an MSc in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with an emphasis on soils from the University of Costa Rica, and a PhD in Agroecology, Soil Physics, and Hydropedology from Aarhus University in Denmark. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, soil remediation, and agroecology, with significant projects in areas like cyanotoxin contamination, biochar production from agro-industrial waste, and the promotion of circular economies in agro-food systems. He has coordinated various research projects aimed at environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, and water management. Dr. Masís is an established researcher with numerous contributions to scientific knowledge and has mentored several students in environmental and engineering fields. He is also actively engaged in community-based environmental projects and has collaborated internationally on advanced environmental research.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Federico Masís Meléndez
Research Expertise: Federico Masís Meléndez is a seasoned academic and researcher with a focus on environmental chemistry, soil science, and agroecology. With a career spanning over 17 years at the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), he has made significant contributions to the fields of environmental soil physics, soil remediation, and sustainable agriculture. His research addresses crucial environmental challenges, such as contamination in aquatic environments, biochar production for environmental protection, and water footprint reduction in agro-food systems.
Academic Background
🎓 University Education
- BSc in Industrial Chemistry (2004) | National University, Costa Rica
- MSc in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (PPCARN) with emphasis on soils (2010) | University of Costa Rica
- PhD in Agroecology, Soil Physics, and Hydropedology (2015) | Aarhus University, Denmark
Work Experience
- Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) | Teacher and Researcher in School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering program since 2007
- Earth University | Guest Professor in Inorganic and Organic Chemical Processes (2008)
- Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) | General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry (2006-2008)
- University of Costa Rica (UCR) | Researcher in Soil/Crop Nutrition and Postharvest Technology (2005-2008)
Research and Extension Projects
- Evaluation of Organic and Inorganic Contamination in Aquatic Environments | Project Coordinator (2022-2025)
- Production and Characterization of Biochars from Agro-industrial Waste | Project Coordinator (2022-2024)
- Development of a Technological Package to Promote Circular Economy in Agro-food Production | Coordinated by Agricultural Engineering, TEC (2021-2022)
Community Engagement Activities
- Official Laboratory of Pesticide Residues | Phytosanitary Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (2003-2005)
- GUTIS Pharmaceutical Products | Quality Control Laboratory (2005)
- Environmental Soil Chemistry | Saitama University, Japan (2014)
- PhD Internship at Aarhus University, Denmark | Pesticide Leaching Program (2010)
Publication top Notes:
Gas diffusion-derived tortuosity governs saturated hydraulic conductivity in sandy soils
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Variability of physical and chemical properties of TLUD stove derived biochars
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Assessing soil water repellency of a sandy field with visible near infrared spectroscopy
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Residuos de agroquímicos en sedimentos de ríos, Poás, Costa Rica
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Effects of soil bulk density on gas transport parameters and pore-network properties across a sandy field site
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