Who we are
We are building up a team of people with different skills to join forces and pursue the same objective, that is developing the project aimed at plastic degradation all over the planet.
Federica Bertocchini is a molecular biologist. She specialized in early embryonic development of vertebrates. After obtaining her PhD at the DIBIT, S. Raphael Hospital, Milan, she specialized in early development of vertebrates, training in the USA (Columbia University, New York, NY) and the UK (University College London, London, UK). She started to work on insects and their capacity to degrade sturdy polymers (Bombelli et al., 2017) and is currently carrying on this line of research at plasticentropy S.L.
Nicolas Dubaut is a multi-entrepreneur, with many years of experience in tele-communications, and in the food and hospitality sector. He has been working in the biotechnology sector since 2019.
Mohamed Alaouid
Motivated by a strong commitment to biotechnology and sustainability, Mohamad Alaouid is an R&D scientist at PlasticEntropy, contributing to innovative solutions for pressing environmental challenges. His work focuses on developing specialized enzymes that act as catalysts for the biodegradation of polyolefins, a major source of plastic pollution. With expertise in recombinant protein production, cell line maintenance, and advanced in vitro and in silico methodologies, he applies a range of biotechnological approaches to advance sustainable molecular biology. His contributions support PlasticEntropy’s goal of addressing global environmental issues through cutting-edge scientific research
Manel Boukhallat
Dedicated to developing innovative solutions for plastic degradation, M. B. expertise lies in designing artificial metalloenzymes and exploring their potential in complex chemical reactions. At Plasticentropy, she works with wax worm enzymes, harnessing their advanced catalytic properties to efficiently break down plastics. By integrating her knowledge in enzyme engineering, she aims at creating sustainable pathways for reducing plastic waste and promoting circular economy practices
Jawad Alharake
Driven by a lifelong fascination with nature and following a doctoral research in protein secretion and biofuels, Jawad now applies his expertise as a scientist at Plasticentropy, focusing on the biodegradation of polyolefins — significant contributors to the global plastic pollution crisis. Through the application of a variety of techniques, including those of genetic engineering and biochemistry, he
develops and grows microorganisms capable of efficiently biodegrading
plastic materials
develops and grows microorganisms capable of efficiently biodegrading
plastic materials