Then and Now: 120 Bioeconomy Pioneers look at yesterday, today, inspirations and challenges

Marcelo do Amaral

Then: Working on the development, production and commercialization of advanced polymer solutions

Now: Leading a biotech company dedicated to new and advanced solutions for the fermentation industry, with particular focus on bio-ethanol and green chemicals.

Inspirations: Advanced bio economy will certainly improve the quality of our lives and the needed sustainability of our commercial and production practices. It may take a while, and it certainly does take time and resilience, but it is a journey worth taking.

Challenges: The long and uncertain journey combined with the general anxiety of early and consolidated results.