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This panel will discuss current trends in the production and conversion of biomass into valuable chemicals (biorefineries) and for energy production

"Production and processing of biomass in energy and product"

1) Optimal Design of Biorefineries. Dra. M. Soledad Díaz: CONICET Principal Investigator, Associated Profesor. UNS, PLAPIQUI 2) Strategy approach for the production and processing of biomass. Jorge Hilbert Agronomic Engineer, UBA, 1980. M.Sc. in Agricultural Mechanization, National Univ. of La Plata, 1990, with a specialization in Negotiation and Change UBA 2005. Currently Professional Advisor on International Level Management Innovation Activities in INTA, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the IINAS - International Institute for Sustainability analysis and strategy, co-chairman of the agriculture committee of the GMI Global Methane Initiative, coordinator and teacher of the mention of biomass of the Master in renewable energy in the UTN, teacher of postdegree at the Universities of Comahue, ITBA , Belgrano, member of the board of the Pan American Biofuels and Bioenergy Sustainability Research Coordination Network (RCN), Advisoy board member of the Journal international Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining, Global Research, responsible for module in two projects of the European Union (BABETHANOL and Globalbiopact) , coordinator of the commission of bioenergy of the Professional Council agronomy -  CPIA. National Programs Coordinator of Bioenergy in INTA, author of numerous works, books, technical standards and reviewer of scientific publications, evaluator of national and international projects and columnist in several graphics, television and radio media of Argentina. Summary: The need for mankind to use the incident energy on the planet for all its activity replacing the one that was stored for long periods of time, poses a challenge for all branches of science and technology. For the comprehensive coverage of capturing solar energy that the biosphere has,  it is a very important source of all kinds of energy resources. The large-scale use taking into account environmental, social and environmental aspects environment requires a comprehensive systemic approach. Thus the new research programs connects to bioinformatics the cloning of genes, genomics, biochemistry, geochemistry and many other inclusive specialties. The central points to develop are focused on: Develop new crops studying in depth the aspects related to the biology of plant development and agronomic requirements and constraints of its sustainable production.  Discover and design enzymes and microorganisms capable of degrading and transforming different types of organic molecules.  Develop scalable processes for conversion of biomass sources in new fuels and products with high added value. To study the factors and interactions of all the developments in those aspects related to environmental, economic and social sustainability. As an objective, it seeks to expand the type of usable biomass as well as the territories in which these new sources can be multiplied and harvested efficiently. During my presentation I will make a presentation on the strategy pursued by the Department of the United States at the federal level on this issue and will develop some of the products and achievements to date, as well as the characteristics of a center of reference in order to discuss how our country can join the race for knowle Back to Session Matrix