Prof. Luciana de Siqueira Oliveira
She holds a B.Sc. in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Ceará (2005), a Master’s degree in Biochemistry (sub-area Post-harvest Physiology) from the Federal University of Ceará (2008), and a PhD in Biochemistry (sub-area Post-harvest Physiology) from the Federal University of Ceará (2012). Currently, she is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Food Engineering at the Federal University of Ceará and a permanent professor in the Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA/UFC). She conducts research in the area of Food Science and Technology, with experience in the following topics: development of plant-based products with functional properties (probiotic, prebiotic, and symbiotic; antioxidants), study of the potential of agro-industrial co-products as sources of active compounds (antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory compounds), effect of processing on the bioaccessibility of nutrients and bioactive compounds, and active biodegradable packaging. She participated as an inventor-researcher on the patent titled “Development of sauce based on acerola, pumpkin, and beet”, which is currently licensed to the company Frutã under the trade name Natchup.
Role in the Program
Research Line – Science and Technology of Plant-Based Products
Contact
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+55 85 3366-9738 |
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luciana.soy@gmail.com |
Links to Scientific Production
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