Guatemalan awarded in the UK for her scientific achievements
Mar铆a Isabel Amor铆n developed a technology specializing in producing biopolymer from shrimp shell waste for wastewater treatment.
Maria Isabel Amor铆n was awarded the 2024 Chevening Alumni of the Year for her remarkable contributions to projects with a sustainable development focus.聽 She received the award in London with other prominent alumni.
Maria鈥檚 mission of creating a circular economy around seafood waste and wastewater treatment demonstrates her commitment to addressing environmental challenges. She studied a MSc in Material Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh (2020) under the Chevening Scholarships Programme.
Recognized by institutions like the University of Edinburgh and the US Department of State, Maria鈥檚 innovative technology achieved remarkable results, with her startup winning accolades in pitch competitions and accelerator programs for its sustainable solutions.
Chevening is the UK Government鈥檚 global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master鈥檚 degree in any subject at any UK university.
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