PhD student at University of Guanajuato (Mexico) from 2016 to 2020. Mr. Gabriel has strong expertise in process intensification, control, design, synthesis, and optimization of biorefineries. Currently published contributions focus on the production of bio-blocks for chemical industry such as furfural or ethyl levulinate from lignocellulosic wastes. He has published more than 10 articles high impact factor journals and 2 chapters books. He has presented his work at more than 10 international/regional conferences. In addition, he acts as a reviewer for journals indexed in chemical engineering, biochemicals and energy. Email: g.contreraszarazua@ugto.mx, tel: +(52)4737320006 ext. 1403