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Applied microbiologist and technology leader with a strong track record in scientific research, innovation, and business development in the field of rapid microbiological detection. Holding a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and international academic experience at Oregon State University, he has successfully combined scientific rigor with entrepreneurial vision to bring laboratory technologies to the global market. As Co-Founder & CEO of Mycometer A/S and currently CEO of BactiQuant A/S, he has led the development of patented methods for the rapid quantification of microorganisms in potable water systems and indoor environments, with technologies verified by the US-EPA. His developments include internationally recognized trademarks such as Mycometer®-test and Bactiquant®-water, positioned within the global microbial monitoring market. His research has focused on applied enzymatics, microbial monitoring, fungal-bacterial interactions, terrestrial mineralization processes, and the impact of climate change on microbial function. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications, holds three patents in rapid microbiological detection and nitrogen mineralization, and has delivered multiple invited presentations at international scientific conferences. Recognized as a “Talented Young Researcher” by the Danish Technical-Scientific Research Agency, his profile combines executive leadership, scientific excellence, and technological innovation with regulatory and environmental impact.
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Dr. Alex Romero is a Biochemist and PhD in Science with a specialization in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Universidad Austral de Chile. He currently leads the Laboratory of Immunology and Stress in Aquatic Organisms at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and is an Associate Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR²). His research focuses on fish defense mechanisms against stress and pathogen infections, as well as the development of natural additives to improve fish health and resilience.
Leading academic and researcher in aquatic organism pathology, bacterial diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.