Biography:
Santiago Mina Posu is a 10th semester Microbiology student at Santiago de Cali University. He is a member of the Electrochemistry and Environment Research Group, where he has strengthened his scientific skills and developed a strong interest in research. With the guidance of his mentors and the work carried out within this group, he had the opportunity to present his thesis project titled ‘Eco-friendly starch-based films reinforced with Cu nanoparticles for the inhibition of bacterial growth’ at AFICAT 2025, a national congress in Colombia. He is characterized by his commitment, discipline, and motivation to contribute to scientific development in the field of microbiology.
Title : Biopolymer systems crosslinked with citric acid for the controlled release of curcumin with antimicrobial properties