Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a researcher in Computational Biology, a field focused on the integrated application of biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry to develop computational models aimed at understanding complex biological phenomena. Throughout his academic and scientific career, he has published nearly 70 articles in Q1-indexed journals and three book chapters, and has filed patent applications related to technologies such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, electronics, and robotics. He has also supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to the development of advanced scientific talent. He serves as Associate Editor for international scientific journals including PeerJ, PeerJ Computer Science, and Frontiers in Genetics, and regularly acts as a reviewer for high-impact journals such as PLOS ONE, PLOS Computational Biology, and Nature Communications. Dr. Pérez-Acle has led multiple research projects funded by both national and international agencies, including ANID, FONDEF, and CORFO in Chile, as well as the European Commission, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Air Force and Army research offices. He has also held senior leadership positions in major research institutions, including Director of the UC Bioinformatics Center and Executive Director of the National Laboratory for High Performance Computing (NLHPC) at the Center for Mathematical Modeling of the University of Chile. He currently serves as Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.
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CEO of Oxzo, a company specializing in oxygenation and aeration technologies for aquaculture. With more than 25 years of experience in engineering and aquaculture, he has led the company’s global expansion since 2011, driving the development of patented technologies created in Chile and currently deployed in markets such as Chile, Norway, and Canada. His work focuses on improving productivity, animal welfare, and operational efficiency through technology-driven solutions for aquaculture production.
Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and a 2011 Chevenning Scholar. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with strong expertise in the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, and contract structures. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., leading strategic relationships with more than 300 industrial clients and developing competitive, sustainable energy solutions.
Ignacio Fernández Ruiz is the Director General of ProChile, with over 25 years of experience in the public sector and international economic relations. He holds a Law degree from the University of Chile and a Master’s in International Economic Policy from the University of Sheffield. He has held several positions within the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations and ProChile, both in Chile and abroad.
Agronomist Engineer with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and Founder and CEO of Empresas Agrotop. With a distinguished career in southern Chile’s agro-industrial sector, she has led the integration of the value chain from seed production to the manufacturing of oils and industrial food products, while promoting the international expansion of Chilean agricultural exports. She was the second woman in history to join the board of the National Agriculture Society (SNA) and has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by EY and Icare.
