Prof. Rafael Audino Zambelli
Adjunct Professor – Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
Head of the Department of Food Engineering
Coordinator of the Food Biomaterials Laboratory (LBMA)
+55 85 3366-9748
Academic Biography
He is a Food Engineer (UFC), Specialist in Fruit and Vegetable Technology (UFPel), and holds a Master’s and PhD in Food Science and Technology (UFC). He served as President of ABEA (2017-2022). He is the creator of the Extension Project Food Innovation HUB at UFC and works actively in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
🔬 Research Lines and Expertise:
- Food biomaterials.
- Development of new products and processes.
- Functional foods and chronic disease prevention.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Startups, Patents).
Role at PPGCTA
Research Line: Science and Technology of Plant-Based Products
Scientific Production and Networks
