Leonardo Leyva Amezcua
Freiberuflich, Doctoral Researcher, Institut für Abwasserwirtschaft und Gewässerschutz (TUHH)
Hamburg, Deutschland
Über mich
I am currently conducting my Ph.D. research in the field of environmental engineering at the Institute of Wastewater Management and Water Protection at the TUHH. My research evaluates the feasibility of using alternative low-cost materials for the elimination of pollutants in communal wastewater. I hold a M.Sc. degree in Environmental Studies - Cities and Sustainability, and a B.Sc. degree in Biochemical Engineering. I worked for more than 4 years as a patent engineer. My work consisted in assessing innovations, exploring their market potential, and promoting cooperation with partners for bringing them to the market. I also conducted patent research, Freedom-to-Operate, and Patentability analysis. Project management and customer consultancy were also part of my responsibilities.
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Berufserfahrung von Leonardo Leyva Amezcua
Bis heute 6 Jahre und 3 Monate, seit Apr. 2018
Doctoral Researcher
Institut für Abwasserwirtschaft und Gewässerschutz (TUHH)
My doctoral research focuses on wastewater treatment through alternative flocculation and adsorption materials and processes. The main goal is to evaluate the feasibility of increasing the local water treatment capabilities in the case study area at a low cost.
1 Jahr, Sep. 2012 - Aug. 2013
Patent Engineer
Backer & McKenzie
I was in charge of planning and conducting Technology and Competitive Intelligence. This consists in assessing innovations using suitable indicators, exploring their market potential, identifying technological and market trends, as well as finding partners and promoting their cooperation for bringing the inventions to the market I also conducted patent searches, Freedom-to-Operate, Patentability, and Infringement studies. Project management and customer consultancy were also integral parts of my activities
3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 2008 - Mai 2012
Patent Engineer
Clarke, Modet & Co.
Planning, conducting, and managing Technology and Competitive Intelligence. This entails assessing innovations by suitable indicators, exploring their market potential, identifying technological and market trends, finding potential partners, and promoting their cooperation for bringing the inventions to the market I also conducted patent searches, Freedom-to-Operate, Patentability, Infringement, and Nullity studies. Managing projects and advising customers were also integral parts of my activities
7 Monate, Dez. 2007 - Juni 2008
Laboratory Analyst
Colorcon
As Laboratory Analyst I was in charge of planning and conducting tablet-coating experiments to evaluate the suitability of new ingredients or processes according to the customer´s requirements. I was also responsible for supervising the order and safety in the laboratory, as well as purchasing laboratory materials.
4 Monate, Okt. 2007 - Jan. 2008
Interim University Teacher
National Polytechnic Institute
Temporary position as an interim Teacher of Bioprocesses and Bioengineering. I taught both theoretical classes and laboratory sessions to Bachelor students in their final (7th and 9th) semesters within the Biochemical Engineering study program.
Ausbildung von Leonardo Leyva Amezcua
2 Jahre, Apr. 2014 - März 2016
Joint European Master in Environmental Studies - Cities and Sustainability
Technische Universität Hamburg
The Master´s Program is focused on Environmental Engineering and Management. In this period, I conducted the following projects: - Master Thesis: “Comparison of centralized and decentralized modeled scenarios of wastewater treatment in Mexico City Metropolitan Area". - Project Work: "Anaerobic digestion of blackwater and mixtures of co-substrates in 10-L scale semi-continuous reactors".
6 Monate, Okt. 2013 - März 2014
Joint European Master in Environmental Studies: Cities and Sustainability
Autonomous University of Barcelona
First semester of the Master´s Program. It provided insights into the economic and social dimensions of the environmental studies, making this Master a multidisciplinary program
6 Jahre und 1 Monat, Sep. 2001 - Sep. 2007
Biochemical Engineering
National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico)
Bachelor´s degree with a study plan of 9 semesters on a full-time basis. Thesis: "Isolation of a microbial community able to degrade chlorophenols for the treatment of wastewater in a fixed-bed reactor"
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Deutsch
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Englisch
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Muttersprache
Französisch
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