Bioprocessing, mainly enzyme technology and food biotechnology applied to the production or recovery of bioactive compounds for nutraceuticals, and/or functional foods. Valorization of food industry residues .

DIRECTOR / TUTOR FINALIZED PhD THESIS
2020 Romina Ferrero. Development of a process to obtain an extract with antiproliferative activity on MCF-7 from Defatted Raps Flour. PhD in Engineering Sciences Biochemical Engineering Mention, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2019 Catherine Urra. Recovery and stabilization of phenolic antioxidants and their potential bioactivity as antimicrobial and antiproliferative agents, from avocado agroindustrial residues (Persea americana, Hass variety). PhD in Biotechnolgy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso y Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
2018 Diana Noriega Rodríguez. Development of Extraction Methods to Obtain High Value-Added Products from Industrial Processing Wastes of Illex argentinus and Cynara. PhD Programme Marine Science,Technology Management. Universidad de Vigo. Tutor in internship 1 year Chile.
2017 Guillaume Lacavé. Growth and Bioactive Properties of Native Potatoes under Drought Stress - Development of an Integrated Approach from the Field to the Market PhD SC Science and Policy Program ETH Zurich. Tutor in internship 8 months Chile
2012 Roberto J. Vega Paulino. Enzymatic synthesis of fructoligosaccharides from sucrose. PhD in Engineering Sciences Biochemical Engineering Mention, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2012 Development of a biotechnological process for the integral use of Jatropha curcas. PhD in Engineering Sciences Mention in Biochemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2011 Jacqueline Concha Olmos. Enzymatic technology aplication in the production of functional oligosaccharides. PhD in Engineering Sciences Biochemical Engineering Mention, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2010 Liza Laroze. Enzyme application in the recovery of natural antioxidants from agro-industrial waste. PhD in Biotechnolgy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso y Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
2010 Crypthecodinium cohnii culture strategy for DHA production. PhD in Biotechnology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso y Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
2010 Obtaining functional oligosaccharides from the enzymatic hydrolysis of structural polysaccharides from agro-industrial waste. PhD in Engineering Sciences Mention in Biochemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2010 Enzyme application in the recovery of natural antioxidants from agro-industrial waste. PhD in Biotechnology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso y Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
2009 Enzymatic synthesis of fructoligosaccharides from sucrose. PhD in Engineering Sciences Mention in Biochemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2009 Antihypertensive peptide extracts obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of defatted rapeseed meal. PhD in Engineering Science Mention in Biochemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2008 Carmen soto Maldonado. Obtaining a GLA concentrate from borage oil enzymatically. PhD in Engineering Sciences Biochemical Engineering Mention, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2004 Production of oil rich in DHA from Schizochytrium sp. PhD in Engineering Sciences Mention in Biochemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

DIRECTOR / TUTOR FINALIZED MASTER'S THESIS
2020. Valentina Mondaca. Encapsulation of antioxidant extracts obtained from the agroindustrial discard of artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.). Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
2020 Yerko Fredes. Effect of hydrophobic chain length on heterofunctional agarose supports on lipase immobilization of rhizopus oryzae. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
2014 Roberto J.Vega Paulino. Effect of processing and storage conditions on the chemical stability of fructooligosaccharides incorporated in acid foods. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2013 Effect of heat treatment and storage conditions on the chemical stability of fructooligosaccharides enriched in acidic foods. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2012 Carolina Escobar. Nutritive / Functional Potential of the heterotrophic microalgae Crypthecodinium cohnii in salmonids. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2010 Nutritive / Functional Potential of the heterotrophic microalgae Crypthecodinium cohnii in salmonids. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2010 Obtaining oligosaccharides by enzymatic hydrolysis from the residue resulting from the extraction of antioxidants from the discards of Berries. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2010 Obtaining bioactives from Cryphtecodinium cohnii. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2006 Judith T. Romero Vargas. EfEffect of the Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphate ratio in the culture medium on the composition of lipids rich in DHA of Schizochytrium sp. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2001 Jacqueline Concha Olmos. Study of enzyme application in the extraction of rosehip oil. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2001 Carmen Soto Maldonado Enzyme application in the production of gamma linolenic acid from borage. Master's Program in Engineering Sciences with a major in Biochemical Engineering. Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
1998-2001 Study of the application of enzymes in the extraction of rosehip oil. Master of Science in Engineering Mention in Biochemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS DIRECTOR / TUTOR

2020 Víctor Espínola, Gabriela Órbenes, Josefina Letelier. Technical-economic feasibility to establish a plant that produces artichoke extracts rich in phenolic compounds for use as antioxidants in the meat industry. Thesis to qualify for the degree of Biochemical Civil Engineer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2019 Gabriel Cisternas, Diego Romero. Technical-economic feasibility of the production of hydrolyzed collagen by means of enzymatic technology, from Chilean sea cucumber (Athyonidium chilensis). Thesis to qualify for the degree of Biochemical Civil Engineer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

INVITED SPEAKER

2021 Paradigmas, Tendencias e Innovación Alimentaria en Pandemia. FUTURO DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, Perú 11 de Marzo 2021.
2020 Oportunidades de Valorización de Residuos del Rubro Agroalimentario. PLATAFORMA INDUSTRIA CIRCULAR Región de Valparaíso, 23 Enero 2020
2020 CONVERSATORIO RED G9: “HACIA UNA RECUPERACIÓN ECONÓMICA SOSTENIBLE” Virtual/ Ponente. Organizado por Universidades G9
2020 CONFERENCIA ALIMENTA FUTURO Virtual/ Ponente. Organizado por ESPOL, Ecuador
2020 V Congreso internacional de biotecnología y biodiversidad – modalidad virtual Virtual/ Ponente
2020 4° ENCUENTRO NACIONAL RED TRANSFORMA ALIMENTOS Virtual/Moderadora
2020 FESTIVAL DE LA CIENCIA. MINISTERIO CTCi Virtual/ Ponente Conversatorio
2020 INOFOOD - Tendencias que provocan innovación en alimentos. Virtual/ Ponente (sesión paralela 6, sala 2)
2019 Ingrediente Alimentario de FOScc desde Sacarosa WORKSHOP PREMIUM @EU_H2020 RESEARCH & INNOVATION PROGRAMME n° 777657., CIDCA La Plata, Argentina 12 marzo
2019 WORKSHOP “Oportunidades de una Economía Circular y sustentable”, región Valparaíso, 2 de Julio
2019 Relatora en Consejo Directivo del Programa Estratégico Regional de Corfo O'Higgins, junto a O'Higgins HortiCrece. Talca 28 DE Marzo
2019 Nueva Mirada a los Bioactivos Naturales.CEREMONIA CIERRE PROYECTO FONDEF ID16AM0082, Valparaíso, 3 Abril
2019 Generación de nuevos productos alimentarios basados en economía circular.7º JORNADA TÉCNICA EN INNOVACIÓN ALIMENTARIA. Santiago de Chile, 15 octubre, 2019.
2018 Alimentos Funcionales y CREAS. Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, de Panamá. Realizado en Valparaíso Chile 27 de abril,
2018 Mujeres Líderes en Innovación y Emprendimiento. CONVERSATORIO MUJERES LÍDERES EN INNOVACIÓN Y EMPRENDIMIENTO. Valparaíso 15 de mayo
2018 Biotecnología Alimentaria en Chile. TALLER CIENTÍFICO BILATERAL CONICYT y CONCYTEC: Intercambio de experiencias en biotecnología. Lima Perú, Organizado por EX CONICYT (ANID). 19 de junio
2018 SEMINARIO VINCULACIÓN CIENTÍFICA TECNOLÓGICA CHILE-PORTUGAL - 26 de junio
2018 Alimentos Funcionales y CREAS PLATAFORMA INNOV-AL Argentina, Perú y Colombia . Valparaíso, Septiembre,
2018 CREAS y su aporte a la Industria alimentaria Nacional. VIII SEMINARIO INTERNACIONAL, Valparaíso Chile, 8 de Octubre
2018 Valor agregado de subproductos en Alimentos Más Saludables. Inauguración de WORKSHOP VALORIZACION DE RESIDUOS DE BERRIES, CIENCIA EMPRESA .CIBAMA , Temuco, Octubre
2018 Centro de Innovación en Alimentos. SEMINARIO VINCULACIÓN MÉXICO - CHILE en el desarrollo de productos bióticos - 6 de noviembre,
2018 Modelo CREAS: Investigación Desarrollo e Innovación en Alimentos. II ENCUENTRO RED TRANSFORMA ALIMENTOS. Santiago 14, Noviembre,
2018 Charla Magistral Tendencias que impulsan la Innovación de Alimentos en Chile. PRIMER CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE ALIMENTOS FUNCIONALES Y NUTRACÉUTICOS. Noviembre 2018 Chillán, Chile
2018 SEMINARIO CIERRE PLAN ESTRATEGICO DE ALIMENTOS EN PRODUCTOS PESQUEROS Coquimbo, 11 de Diciembre. Titulo Tendencias en alimentos más saludables
2017 CREAS: An example to promote micro, small and medium enterprise through STI”. Simposio APEC CHINA 2017 sobre ciencia, tecnología e innovación para pymes. Hangzhou, China. Septiembre 2017
2017 Food Innovation & Application in Regional Center for Healthy Foods: Sc-FOS Production & Application. CBQF- CENTRE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FINE CHEMISTRY.PORTO Portugal, 2017
2016 Desarrollo de frutooligosacáridos de cadena corta un nuevo ingrediente para reemplazar la sacarosa. II CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE ALIMENTOS Y AGROINDUSTRIA, Ecuador Diciembre 2016
2016 CREAS and the growth and bioactive properties of native potatoes under drought stress. ANNUAL MEETING ETH ZURICH of Development of an integrated approach from the field to the market. University of Zurich 26 octubre 2016
2016 The background in the development of Innovation Projects with companies. Innovation. INNOVATION DAY :INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TO AGROFOOD SECTOR. ESB June, 3rd, 2016
2016 Scaling up the production of short chain fructooligosaccharides from common sucrose WORSHOP BIVALBI - Biotechnologies to valorise the regional food Biodiversity in Latin America, Salamanca, España, 5 de Junio de 2016
2015 Valorización de Residuos agroindustriales. TECNOFOOD Santiago de Chile, 2015
2015 Aplicación de tecnología enzimática para la obtención de oligosacáridos bioactivos. Plenario XX CONGRESO CHILENO DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA EN ALIMENTOS 19 y 21 de octubre Chillán , Chile 2015.
2015 CREAS y su aporte en la industria de alimentos. Maria Elvira Zuñiga. Plenario XX CONGRESO CHILENO DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA EN ALIMENTOS 19 y 21 de octubre Chillán, Chile. 2015
2014 Short-chain fructooligosaccharides production and application from sacarose using commercial enzymes. BIOTECHNOLOGY HABANA, Cuba, Diciembre 2014
2014 Los desafíos futuros en ciencia y tecnología para América Latina. ENCUENTRO DE PARLAMENTARIOS DE AMÉRICA LATINA - CEPAL/Senado de Chile. Santiago, Chile. Junio 2014.
2014 Residuos agroindustriales, una oportunidad para producir ingredientes funcionales. VIII CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE INGENIEROS BIOQUÍMICOS. Mazatlán México. Abril 2014.
2014 Conferencia: Los productos más saludables en la región de Valparaíso. III CONGRESO DEL FUTURO, COMISIÓN FUTURO SENADO DE CHILE. Santiago Chile, Enero 2014.

DIVULGACION
2019 CANAL CNN CHILE, ENTREVISTA CONDUCIDA POR JUAN PABLO MATTE AGENDA AGRÍCOLA, 21 ENERO
2019 ENTREVISTA CONDUCIDA POR VERÓNICA DÍAZ EN RADIO AGRICULTURA, SANTIAGO. 8 DE JUNIO PROGRAMA EL AGRO CHILE
2019 Página web PUCV. Link: https://www.pucv.cl/uuaa/vriea/noticias/nuestros-investigadores/dra-maria-elvira-zuniga-hansen-el-centro-creas-vincula-la/2018-11-08/154722.html
2019 Página web PUCV. Link: https://www.pucv.cl/uuaa/vriea/noticias/nuestros-investigadores/pucv-creas-y-uandes-realizaron-cierre-de-proyecto-fondef-sobre/2019-04-08/095048.html
2019 Mercurio de Valparaíso, especial Curauma, Financiado por la PUCV. Adjunto imagen porque ya no existe libre acceso a los links del Mercurio (y periódicos derivados).