In the Spotlight: Sandra Gusi Martínez — Disruptive Science for Global Security скачать в хорошем качестве

In the Spotlight: Sandra Gusi Martínez — Disruptive Science for Global Security

Recently, Sandra Gusi Martínez was honored with the “Women, Engineering and Defense” award at the 2025 edition of FEINDEF, further establishing her as a leading figure in the field of biotechnology applied to defense. Her work integrates disciplines such as molecular biology, immunology, and environmental engineering in highly specialized projects aimed at detecting and neutralizing CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) threats. In 2024, her project proposal “E-BEAD” —based on the use of electrogenic bacteria to detect chemical pollutants and biological agents— was awarded by NATO’s Science and Technology Organization. This recognition is reserved for initiatives with clear transformative potential. Sandra has developed her training in environments of scientific excellence such as the laboratories at the “La Marañosa” Campus, and internationally at the University of Oxford. She represents a new generation of scientists committed to responsible innovation, sustainability, and global security. That is why, through the interview conducted by the Scientific Culture, Communication and Public Relations Area, we explore —together with her— the key aspects of her research, the strategic impact of her findings, and her vision of the role of science in 21st-century defense.