Jessica Ocampos Colina
Climate technology, innovation and technology transfer expert with 22+ years of international experience supporting governments, companies, research institutions and development partners in sustainability, manufacturing, digital transformation and technology adoption. Founder and Managing Director of Camnexus, a strategy, sustainability and technology transfer platform delivering 65 programmes across 25 countries, with experience designing capacity-building, technical assistance and implementation pathways for climate- and sustainability-relevant technologies.
Holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Cambridge and brings technical expertise across industrial innovation, AI/IoT-enabled solutions, circular economy, renewable energy, manufacturing and health technologies. Strong gender and inclusive innovation experience through Women Board Up, UN Women UK, RisingWISE Oxford–Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Engineering, supporting women leaders, STEM entrepreneurs and technology-based innovators from 30+ countries.
Education
2011-2016
University of Cambridge, UK
PhD in Chemical Engineering.
Recipient of multiple honours and scholarships for scientific and innovation excellence. Focus: novel biopreservation technologies supporting health commodity security, polymer design, process engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, innovation and entrepreneurship.Founding member of the Global Biotech Revolution’s GAP Summit and Cambridge Social Incubator. Event coordinator, and keynote speaker at international academic conferences.
1998-2004
University of Chile, Chile
MEng, Biotechnology Engineering.
Awarded multiple honors and scholarships in academic excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Focus: industrial engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, mathematical modelling, process automation, innovation and entrepreneurship.
1998-2003
University of Chile, Chile
BSc (Eng), Biotechnology.
Graduated with honors and recipient of the University of Chile Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Main subjects: physical sciences, mathematics, chemical engineering, computing sciences, biotechnology and life sciences.
