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Spain

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Environmental Microbiologist | Scientific Writing & Editing | Data Analysis | Project Management & Consulting

Profile Summary

I'm a biologist passionate about microorganisms and their biotechnological potential. I specialize in bioremediation, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, applying these areas to solve real-world challenges, especially in sustainability. I have hands-on experience in project management and scientific outreach, having worked in a start-up where I helped develop an innovative bioprocess to create alternative proteins from fungal biomass—an experience that reinforced my commitment to sustainability in the future of food. With a solid background in data analysis, scientific writing, and consulting, I assist research teams, companies, and NGOs in areas ranging from data analysis and writing scientific content to project management and collaborative research. I’m always eager to collaborate on projects that challenge me and bring innovative, impactful solutions to real-world problems.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Omics
• ☆ Transcriptomics
• ☆ Proteomics
• ☆ Genomics
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Biological Systems Engineering
• ☆ Biological Engineering
• ☆ Environmental Biotechnology
• ☆ Environmental Remediation
• ☆ Microbial Ecology
• ☆ Food Microbiology

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Work Experience

Bioprocess Engineer

Libre Foods

December 2023 - Present

Postdoctoral researcher

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

January 2022 - December 2023

Posdoctoral Researcher

University of Granada

June 2021 - December 2021

Education

PhD in Microbiology (Department of Microbiology)

University of Granada

2016 - 2021

M. Sc. Biotechnology

University of Granada

2015 - 2016

B. Sc. Biology

University of Granada

2011 - 2015

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Maria Pinel-Cabello, Kenneth Wasmund, Jesica M. Soder-Walz, Maria Vega, Mònica Rosell, Ernest Marco-Urrea (2024). Divergent dual C-H isotopic fractionation pattern during anaerobic biodegradation of toluene within Aromatoleum species under nitrate-reducing conditions . Environmental Pollution.

María Pinel-Cabello, Ruy Jauregui, Fadwa Jroundi, Robert Geffers, Michael Jarek, Alexander Link, Ramiro Vilchez-Vargas, Mohamed L. Merroun(2023). Genetic mechanisms for Se(VI) reduction and synthesis of trigonal 1-D nanostructures in Stenotrophomonas bentonitica: Perspectives in eco-friendly nanomaterial production and bioremediation . Science of The Total Environment. 862. p. 160635. Elsevier {BV}

Miguel A. Ruiz-Fresneda, María V. Fernández-Cantos, Jaime Gómez-Bolívar, Abdurrahman S. Eswayah, Philip H.E. Gardiner, Maria Pinel-Cabello, Pier L. Solari, Mohamed L. Merroun(2023). Combined bioreduction and volatilization of SeVI by Stenotrophomonas bentonitica: Formation of trigonal selenium nanorods and methylated species . Science of The Total Environment. 858. p. 160030. Elsevier {BV}

Fadwa Jroundi, Cristina Povedano-Priego, María Pinel-Cabello, Michael Descostes, Pierre Grizard, Bayaarma Purevsan, Mohamed L. Merroun(2023). Evidence of microbial activity in a uranium roll-front deposit: Unlocking their potential role as bioenhancers of the ore genesis . Science of The Total Environment. 861. p. 160636. Elsevier {BV}

M. Pinel-Cabello, V. Chapon, M.A. Ruiz-Fresneda, B. Alpha-Bazin, C. Berthomieu, J. Armengaud, M.L. Merroun(2021). Delineation of cellular stages and identification of key proteins for reduction and biotransformation of Se(IV) by Stenotrophomonas bentonitica BII-R7 . Journal of Hazardous Materials. 418. p. 126150. Elsevier {BV}

M. Pinel-Cabello, F. Jroundi, M. López-Fernández, R. Geffers, M. Jarek, R. Jauregui, A. Link, R. Vílchez-Vargas, M.L. Merroun(2021). Multisystem combined uranium resistance mechanisms and bioremediation potential of Stenotrophomonas bentonitica BII-R7: Transcriptomics and microscopic study . Journal of Hazardous Materials. 403. p. 123858. Elsevier {BV}