Sergio's research focuses on synthetic biology for the production of recombinant proteins in cells and microorganisms such as microalgae. He is interested in understanding mechanisms that regulate transgene expression and applied sciences. In the Avalos Lab, Sergio has been establishing microalgae-based research and synthetic biology tools for the production of commodity chemicals and biofuels.

Sergio is originally from Ensenada, Mexico, He received his PhD in Engineering, with a specialization in biotechnology, from Instituto Tecnológico Y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.