Christopher A. Sambolín Pérez, Ph.D.
Dr. Christopher A. Sambolín Pérez received his B.Sc. degree in Microbiology from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico-San Germán Campus in 2019. He then pursued an M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR)-Barranquitas Campus. Recently, he obtained his Ph.D. in International Biotechnology from the IAUPR-BR. Christopher’s research focuses on studying plant-microbe-insect interactions. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the IAUPR-BR and also serves as part-time faculty, where he involves undergraduate and graduate students in the field of plant microbiology and biotechnology. Additionally, he has published several peer-reviewed articles in international scientific journals. Science offers Dr. Sambolín Pérez an opportunity to be curious and creative as he tries to understand the world around him. He believes that science, along with his hobby of bonsai art, has become a lifestyle that he will continue to pursue for the rest of his life. Through bonsai, he teaches botany, creating more curiosity and engagement among students. Dr. Sambolín Pérez’s perspective is that caring for nature involves spreading passion and knowledge for loving nature through science and bonsai art. Serving as the President-Elect of the Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologists’ board of directors enables him to continue supporting the society, thereby benefiting students and the broader membership.