Thaiza Serrano Pinheiro de Souza

Thaiza Serrano is a Food Engineer with a master’s degree in Food Science and Technology and a joint Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition (UNIRIO, Brazil) and Food Science and Technology (University of California, Davis). Her expertise lies in food chemistry, process optimization, functional foods, bioactive componds, agro-industrial residue valorisation, enzymatic conversion processes, and technological innovation in food systems. Her research integrates principles of food engineering and food science to advance sustainable and efficient food processing strategies. She focuses on the integration of industrial co-products valorisation with the implementation of sustainable approaches for developing next-generation functional food ingredients, enabling cost-effective and resource-efficient bioprocesses.