Hi! My name is Luis Quijano and I am a Designer-Scientist and Fulbright Future Scholar. My work lies at the cutting edge of fashion biotechnology, material science and sustainability. I am an early-career researcher who aims to redefine the future of materials innovation in the fashion industry through my research emerging bio-based materials and technologies. I hold a Ph.D. in Fashion Design from Queensland University of Technology in Australia and a B.Sc. in Fashion Design with minors in Business and Chinese from Liberty University in the United States. My PhD research focused on developing and applying bacterial cellulose as a sustainable material for the fashion industry. Originally from Puerto Rico and now operating globally (Australia, United States, China, Thailand), my journey has been marked by a commitment to interdisciplinary exploration and cross-cultural collaboration. Have a look around and get in touch if you are interested in working together. My current projects explore how biotechnology can offer alternatives to traditional textiles and technology through cross-disciplinary collaborations by reducing the industry’s environmental footprint, creating innovative, high-performance materials. I am particularly interested in bridging the worlds of design and science—an approach I call the “designer-scientist” mindset. This mindset has positioned me as a trailblazer in academic and industrial settings. I look forward to hearing from you!