Contribution of Chemical Engineers to the development of Biotechnology in Cuba

Abstract

Cuban biotechnology has experienced notable development in recent decades, becoming a strategic sector for the country's economy and society. In this process, Chemical Engineering has played a fundamental role, providing knowledge, methodologies and key technologies for the advancement of biotechnology. Chemical engineers have contributed to the design and optimization of various bioprocesses, to the modeling and simulation of biological systems, to the development of new materials and technologies, to process integration and scaling, as well as to the training of specialized human resources.