Faculty
LUIS FERNANDO OSORIO Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Dairy Processing and Packaging Food / Department Director
EDUCATION:
PhD in Food Science and Technology . Clemson University, 2002. Degree in Dairy Processing . Louisiana State University, 1997 Agronomist . Pan-American Agricultural School, 1995 .
COURSES OFFERED
Science and Technology of Milk , Food Preservation and Packaging MODULES:
Dairy Plant III and IV year.
RESEARCH AREAS :
Development of new packaging technologies and dairy products. edible protein-based films. Development of functional and / or nutraceutical dairy products.
ADELA ACOSTA MARCHETTI, Dra.C.T.A.; CFS
Associate Professor Ing . Processes and Meat Processing / Technical Lead Meat Plant
PhD in Food Science and Technology . University of Cordoba, Spain 1999. Chemical Engineering , Texas A & M University , 1994 .
COURSES OFFERED
Food Engineering Unit Operations in Food Processing , Science and Technology of Meat
MODULES:
Meat Plant III and IV year
RESEARCH AREAS :
Optimization of production processes. Design, implementation and validation of HACCP systems and programs in support of safety . Development of formulations with clean label. Design food processing plants and equipment selection .
JORGE CARDONA, Ph.D.
Associate Professor / Chief Technical Horticultural Plant and post-harvest
PhD in Food Science and Technology . Texas A & M University. College Station, TX , USA Degree of Food Science and Human Nutrition . University of Florida. Gainesville, FL , USA Engineering in Food Technology . Pan-American Agricultural School, Zamorano.
COURSES OFFERED:
Science and Technology of Fruits and Vegetables , Food Chemistry , Food Processing
MODULES:
Postharvest Plant module ( II and IV Year) Horticultural Plant Module ( Year II and IV )
RESEARCH AREAS:
Post-harvest and processing of fruits and vegetables; evaluation of minimally processed products; analysis of the chemical composition of raw materials; horticultural waste management ; and development of new products.
RAÚL ESPINAL, Ph.D
Full professor
PhD in Entomology with subspecialty Pest Control Postharvest Grain Food and Industrial and Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University , USA . Degree of Grain Science and Technology University of Kansas , USA . BSc in Agronomy from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Agronomist at the Pan-American Agricultural School, Zamorano.
COURSES OFFERED :
Experimental Design , Technology Grain RESEARCH AREAS :
Post-harvest loss assessment of food and industrial grains and Pest Control in postproduction stage in the field and in feed mills and plants for human food . Loss assessment of manufactured foods
SANDRA KARINA ESPINOZA, Ms.C.
Assistant Professor , Chief Technical Innovation Plant Food
Degree in science degree in Agroindustrial Production, University of Chile, Santiago de Chile. Agronomist , National Autonomous University of Honduras , Agronomist , Pan-American Agricultural School, Zamorano.
COURSES OFFERED :
Development of New Products, Fruit and Vegetable Processing (Elective)
MODULES:
Grain Processing ( Year I) , New Product Development ( Year 4 ) research areas:
Development of new products
ADRIANA HERNÁNDEZ
Associate Professor in Human Nutrition and Food Safety
PhD in Public Health (University of San Carlos , Guatemala ) . Master in Food and Human Nutrition (Central University of Ecuador ) . Ing . En Alimentos (University of the Americas , Mexico ) .
COURSES OFFERED :
Human Nutrition , laboratory and learning by doing.
MAYRA MÁRQUEZ, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Technical Head of Microbiology Laboratory Food
Ph. D. Science and Food Technology. Texas A & M University, College Station TX. Degree of Science in Biotechnology Processes, University of Guadalajara, Mexico. Degree in Chemical Pharmaco, University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
COURSES OFFERED:
Food Microbiology, Food Safety
MODULES:
Food Microbiology Laboratory Module (specialized 4th Year AGI)
RESEARCH AREAS:
Isolation, identification and confirmation of pathogenic microorganisms commonly found in foods of the region. Evaluation of the microbiological quality of regional / artisan foods. Validation of control measures for food safety evaluation of hygiene during the preparation and consumption of food (farm to fork). Survival of pathogens in foods with chemical / bilógicas / natural barrier to control.
EDWARD MONCADA M.A.E
Associate / Chief Technical Professor Plant Seeds and Concentrates
Degree of Business Administration, National Autonomous University of Honduras - Agricultural Engineer specializing in Plant Science , Pan-American Agricultural School, Class 91 - Agricultural , Pan-American Agricultural School, Class 89
COURSES OFFERED :
Total Quality Management , Operations Management and Production.
MODULES:
Concentrates module , module Seeds
RESEARCH AREAS:
Science and Technology Seed, post harvest, storage Grain and Seed , Grain Processing and Seed Quality and Physiology . Productive Resources Management and Design of agro-industrial plants .
JUAN ANTONIO RUANO, D.Sc.
Associate Professor, Head of Laboratory Technician Food Analysis
EDUCATION: Pos PhD in Food Science and Technology. Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Parana, Brazil. PhD in Food Science and Technology. Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro / Embrapa Food. Degree of Science and Food Technology. Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro / Embrapa Food. Engineering in Food Technology. Pan-American Agricultural School, Zamorano.
COURSES OFFERED: Grain Science and Technology. Food processing.
Modules: Food Analysis. Biodiesel module. Food Analysis module.
INVESTICAGIÓN AREAS: Grain technology. Starch technology. thermoplastic extrusion. Optimization of processes. Development of analytical methods for the quantification of the physical properties and chemical components of food. Quality control of oils and fats for the production of biofuels. Biofuel production. Bioplastics, biodegradable coatings.
BLANCA CAROLINA VALLADARES, M.Sc.
Associate Professor / Chief Technical Beekeeping Plant
Degree in Science and Food Technology . University of Chile in Santiago de Chile. Agronomic Engineering. Pan-American Agricultural School, Zamorano.
COURSES OFFERED :
Science and food technology, food processing.
MODULE:
Improvement and development of new products based on derivatives of the hive. Implementing improvements in processes for production of bee products. Validation and implementation of techniques for diversification and increased production of bee products .
LUIS ALBERTO ASENCIO TADEO
Instructor Laboratorista - Food Analysis Laboratory
Ing . In Food Technology , Class of 2010
Modules:
Biodiesel and Food Analysis
RESEARCH AREAS :
Analytical methods for determination of chemical components in food (protein , Kurdish fat, moisture, ash , etc.) , analytical application for the determination of physical characteristics in foods like (viscosity , texture , color , water activity (aw ) techniques, particle size, etc. ) nutritional Labeling and shelf life studies on food management systems ISO 17025 quality , ISO 19011 Good laboratory practice , validation of methods of analysis , preparation of risk matrix for food testing laboratory and plant biodiesel .
