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

Jose Escovar-Kousen

Then: Working with Zeachem in ethanol production through a non-traditional biochemical pathway and chemical step for ethanol production.

Now: Working as a consultant in biofuels and struggling to get a permanent job in biofuels.

Inspirations: Making the chemical processes we know, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.

Challenges:  Changes are difficult. Oil prices are really cheap and meant the end of the 2 companies I worked recently e.g.BP Biofuels.