Dr Mica Fiorito
Faculty of Engineering,
Office of the Deputy Dean
Biography
Dr Mica Fiorito is a biotechnologist and protein engineer, currently working as Laboratory Manager and Node Administrator for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (CoESB) at the Queensland University of Technology.
Dr Fiorito holds a PhD in protein engineering from QUT, where her research focused on developing chemically induced dimerization platforms and refining protein purification strategies.
Originally from Argentina, she completed her undergraduate degree in biotechnology at the Universidad Nacional de Rosario and contributed to antibiotic discovery research at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBR).
She has presented her work at international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals, and is a passionate advocate for STEM education as a Young Science Ambassador.
Personal details
Positions
- Research Assistant
Faculty of Engineering,
Office of the Deputy Dean
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology)
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Universidad del Rosario)
Teaching
Mica assisted the BVB330 Synthetic Genomics course in 2022, at the Queensland University of Technology.
In Argentina, from 2018 to 2019, she served as an Assistant of the 2nd Category in the Microbiology Area.
Furthermore, during 2018-2019, Mica assumed the role of Assistant of the 2nd Category, specifically for courses designed for 1st-year students.
Beyond these formal teaching roles, since 2023, Mica has been actively involved as a Young Science Ambassador with Wonder of Science, engaging with schools and assisting students in developing their STEM projects.
Publications
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A complete list of publications is available at: https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/micaela.fiorito