Maria Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón
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| Maria Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón | |
|---|---|
| https://www.technologyreview.es/sites/default/files/maria_alexandra_tamayo_castrillon_rrss.jpg Tamayo in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Colombian |
| 🏫 Education | Universidad EIA, Universidad CES |
| 💼 Occupation | Business Analyst at Summan S.A.S |
| Notable work | Inventor of NanoPro |
Maria Alexandra Tamayo[edit]
Maria Alexandra Tamayo is a Colombian biomedical engineer, inventor and founder of NanoPro, “a device capable of eliminating fungi, viruses, and bacteria in water without affecting its flavor, smell, and color”[1]. Because of her invention, she was selected as one of the winners in the Latin American Innovators Under 35 from the MIT Technology Review LATAM edition . She has been also a Vice Curator in Global Shapers Community for two years in Antioquia, Colombia and Leader in Climate Reality Project[2].
Education[edit]
Tamayo attended Universidad Escuela de Ingeniería (EIA – School of Engineering) from 2012 to 2017 in Antioquia, Colombia where she received her degree in Biomedical Engineering. She also received a certification in entrepreneurship and innovation in Universidad CES in 2016.
NanoPro[edit]
After graduating college, she participated in a hackathon where she met two residents of the residents that belonged from the poorest zone in Colombia. It was there that she heard about the water issue in the country. Colombia is the second country in the world with the most hydrological resources in the world, however only 25% of the urban population has no access to safe drinking water, while 75% of the rural population also do not have this access to this resource[3]. After hearing this, she wanted to use her expertise in nanotechnology to purify water and help vulnerable communities with preventable diseases caused by polluted water in Colombia. For drinking contaminated water alone, 150 children under the age of 5 die each year in Colombia.
She created a device called NanoPro, which is a filtration system that eliminates microorganisms, and it does not retain bacteria. Additionally, it does not require energy to work, which is beneficial as it does not a lot of maintenance. “The filter can be applied in both rural and urban populations, since it is incorporated both in faucets and in thermoses for those areas whose supply network does not reach homes”[4].
Current Occupation[edit]
The director of the Business Development department in Comau Robotics, Arturo Baroncelli, considers Tamayo’s NanoPro project as an “innovating and interesting from various points of view”. Although it is at an intermediate stage, he has said that the invention has, "a solid foundation with huge potential.” “With this design and business model it is possible to reach urban and rural populations and creating a social, environmental, and economical impact” said Tamayo at MIT Technology Review in Colombia. There is no mention of when and how NanoPro will be implemented in the country and currently Tamayo works at Summan S.A.S.
At its core, the device seeks to democratize access to safe drinking water everywhere, although available, is not suitable for human consumption.
References[edit]
- ↑ "María Alexandra Tamayo". Innovators Under 35. MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ↑ Tamayo Castrillón, Maria Alexandra. "Maria Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón LinkedIn Profil". LinkedIn. LinkedIn. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ↑ "María Alexandra Tamayo - Innovadores Menores de 35 años Latinoamérica (MIT) 2019". YouTube. Universidad EIA -canal institucional-. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ↑ Santiago, Amy. "5 Latin American Women Innovators Shaking Up the Tech World". Latin Post. Latin Post. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
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