Renan Stefanini Lopes

Renan Stefanini Lopes currently serves as the R&D Manager and Research Scientist at Locus Fermentation Solutions, focusing on advancing the applied chemistry and biochemistry of fermentation processes for biosurfactant production across various sectors. Lopes completed a PhD in Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University and has extensive experience including a fellowship at the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, founding a consulting company on fermentation processes, and collaborating on research projects for bioethanol production at Embrapa Agroenergia. Previous roles also include research associate positions and leading a team in biological sample collection, further highlighting a strong background in fermentation and bioprocessing technologies.