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Gustavo Cabrera Barjas

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Gustavo Cabrera Barjas, PhD

Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1850-0244
    2000 …2026

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    Personal profile

    Research interests

    He graduated in Chemistry from the University of Havana, Cuba (2003) and worked as a Researcher at the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Subsequently, he completed the Master's Degree in Physics and Chemistry of Polymers at the same institution (2008). He completed a Doctorate in Sciences with a mention in Chemistry at the University of Concepción (2003). Researches in the following topics: biotechnology, biopolymers, natural products and product development for food, pharmacy and agriculture. He has extensive experience in R&D management, participating in projects financed by different national and international agencies (FONDECYT, INNOVA, FONDEF, ANID, CYTED, IBEROEKA). He has been a Professor and researcher at several Universities (UdeC, UCT, UDD, UAI, UCSC) and R&D Institutes (UDT, CIDI). He developed several agrochemical products available on the market. He participated in more than 60 international scientific meetings, co-author of 72 ISI articles, 7 SciELO articles, and 6 book chapters, co-author of 7 patents granted in the US and other countries. He has supervised 21 bachelor's and 2 doctoral theses.

    Personal profile

    He is a professor of the subject of Research Methodology for Nutrition and Dietetics students, which is pertinent and relevant because an applied perspective can be provided, due to his long experience in research. In addition, he teaches laboratories on the subject of Food Safety, where this topic is related to his research topics and professional experience in the food area.

    Teaching

    1. Extraction and characterization of polyphenols with antioxidant and antimicrobial biological activity. 2. Extraction, characterization and functionalization of polysaccharides from different sources and preparation of functional nano/microfibers. 3. Preparation of composite materials based on polyphenols and polysaccharides with applications in food, packaging, nutraceuticals and pharmacy.

    External positions

    Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico (UDT), Universidad de Concepción, Chile

    2017 → 2023

    Centro de Investigación Desarrollo e Innovación (CIDI), Grupo Hijuelas, Chile

    2014 → 2017

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    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    3. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
      SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    4. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    5. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    6. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    7. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    8. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    9. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    10. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land

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