Esteban Sabroso holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Alcalá and a Master's degree in Microbiology from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Since the beginning of his training, his great passion has been to explore how microorganisms can become key allies in addressing environmental challenges and developing sustainable biotechnological solutions.
During his undergraduate studies, he researched the ability of certain fungi to degrade industrial dyes and emerging pollutants thanks to the enzymes they produce. Later, during his master's degree, he delved into the field of genomics and microbial biotechnology, working with extremophile bacteria. Specifically, he worked on the genomic analysis, production and optimisation of exopolysaccharides from halophilic bacteria with biotechnological applications.
In addition to his research work, he has actively participated in scientific outreach projects such as Micromundo and is a member of the Spanish Society of Microbiology (SEM), where he contributes to bringing microbiology closer to young people and highlighting its importance in everyday life. He has presented his work at various scientific conferences and is the author of several articles, combining research and outreach with the aim of making science more accessible, relatable and understandable to audiences of all ages.
He is currently working on his doctoral thesis in the Aquatic Ecology and Biotechnology and Soil and Water Quality in the Environment groups at IMDEA Water. His research focuses on understanding how biodegradable plastics affect the health and functionality of agricultural soils and on developing a sustainable biotechnological solution based on microorganisms to eliminate this waste.