Jorge L. Escobar Ivirico is a Product Manager for Bioprocess Solutions at Eppendorf, Inc. in Enfield, Connecticut. Since joining the company in 2019, he has been at the forefront of monitoring technology trends, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong collaborations within the scientific and biotech community by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.

Jorge holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain and brings 25 years of experience in regenerative medicine, tissue regeneration, drug delivery formulations, cell and gene therapy, and bioprocess development. He has a robust background in applied research, particularly in exploring how biomaterials can influence stem cell behavior, enhance tissue integration, and improve the efficacy of stem cell-based therapies, as well as in the efficient expansion of adherent and non-adherent cells, including stem cells and adult primary cells, in cell culture bioreactors. His extensive experience includes roles at the Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering in Valencia, the Institute of Biomaterial Sciences in Berlin (Germany), and the Institute for Regenerative Engineering at the University of Connecticut Health.

In addition to his research work, Jorge was promoted to Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut in 2017. His significant contributions to the field include over 50 scientific publications, application notes, and patents, more than 40 presentations at conferences, and contributions to 24 research projects. He has also served as the director for 16 bachelor’s, 3 master’s, and 2 Ph.D. dissertations. Additionally, Jorge has received several awards, including the 2021 Eppendorf Global Bioprocess Performance Award, among others.

Jorge is an active member of The Latin American Society of Biomaterials and Artificial Organs, the European Society for Biomaterials, the Specialized Polymer Group at the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry and Physics, and the Regenerative Engineering Society.