Inés Tiscornia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry (UdelaR) and a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (PEDECIBA Biology, UdelaR), with additional training in life cycle analysis, waste management, and biosafety. She serves as the Coordinator of Sustainability and Environmental Management at the university and has led the ORTrecicla program since 2016, promoting waste management, the implementation of sound environmental practices, and the integration of sustainability into university life.
He is a professor in the School of Engineering in the Biotechnology department, where he teaches students about topics related to biotechnology, the environment, sustainability, and ethical and social issues. He also supervises and evaluates theses on these topics and has participated in R&D projects related to the circular economy, biomaterials, and waste recovery. In addition, he occasionally teaches courses in the School of Business and Social Sciences, incorporating environmental and sustainability content into the International Relations curriculum.
She represents the university in working groups of the Ministry of the Environment related to waste regulations and has participated in the development of the technical framework for the Comprehensive Waste Management Act and the National Waste Management Plan. She also participates in institutional sustainability governance as the technical secretary of the university’s Sustainability Committee.
His career has spanned technical work, teaching, and management, with a focus on implementing sound environmental practices and promoting a more sustainable institutional culture by integrating scientific knowledge, environmental management, and workforce development.