Professor, University of Cundinamarca, Colombia
Prof. Fredy Augusto Duque Duque is a seasoned biologist and a dedicated professor in Environmental Engineering at Universidad de Cundinamarca. With a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and ongoing doctoral research in Biological Sciences at the National University of Colombia, he has contributed significantly to water quality assessments, hydrobiological evaluations, and environmental education. His work bridges academic research and practical community-based conservation, particularly in watersheds and aquatic ecosystems. 🌊🌿
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🎓 Education
Prof. Duque holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at the National University of Colombia, focusing on the environmental implications of cyanotoxins and the ecological impact of water pollutants. 📘🧪
💼 Experience
With academic roots and professional engagements in environmental consultancy, Prof. Duque has worked extensively on water quality, community engagement, and eco-education. As a faculty member at Universidad de Cundinamarca, he mentors undergraduate theses and develops sustainable restoration methodologies, working closely with governmental bodies on regional environmental restoration projects. 🏞️👨🏫
🔬 Research Interests
His research interests revolve around water resource management, marine and freshwater cyanobacteria, emerging contaminants like cyanotoxins, and their impact on plants. He also explores biotechnological applications of secondary metabolites for food security and ecosystem resilience. 💧🔍
🏆 Awards
Prof. Duque is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award for his cross-disciplinary research, international collaborations (such as the Horizon 2020-funded TOXICROP project), and community-focused environmental solutions that merge science with sustainable development. 🏆🌎
📚 Top Noted Publications
Duque et al., 2025 – “Bioaccumulation, Distribution and Biotransformation of Cylindrospermopsin in Potato” published in Toxins (2025, Vol. 17:301). 🔗Read
Rubiano-Buitrago et al., 2019 – “Bacterial biofilm inhibitor diterpenes from Dictyota pinnatifida” in Phytochemistry Letters (Vol. 30: 74-80). 🔗Read
Ayala et al., 2019 – “Environmental and cultured cyanobacteria as sources of Aedes aegypti larvicides” in Universitas Scientiarum (Vol. 24(3): 465-496). 🔗Read
Conclusion
Prof. Fredy Duque Duque is a suitable and commendable candidate for the Best Academic Researcher Award, especially for his interdisciplinary and community-integrated research approach. His dedication to both field and lab-based studies, international collaboration, and environmental education exemplifies the qualities sought in awardees who aim to translate science into sustainable impact.