Sebastián Andrés Elgueta Palma

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    PhD projects

    Fondecyt Regular 1230872 2023-2027: "NON-THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGHLY HAZARDOUS PESTICIDES IN FRESH VEGETABLES: STUDY OF PROCESSING FACTORS, FOOD QUALITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT ACCORDING THEIR MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS OF CHILE"

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    Calculated based on number of publications stored in Pure and citations from Scopus
    Calculated based on number of publications stored in Pure and citations from Scopus
    20172024

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    Personal profile

    Personal profile

    Dr. Sebastian Elgueta obtained a BSc in Agronomy (2007), MSc (2009), PhD (2013) Post-doctorate (2015) in the field of Environmental Sciences at the University La Frontera Chile and the University Federico II Naples, Italy. His research interests are related to pesticide residues in food, water, and soil and their impacts on the environment and human health. Currently, he is the principal investigator of a FONDECYT Regular 1230872, working in non-thermal technology in fresh vegetables. He published over 50 scientific papers and chapter books. In his professional career, he coordinated/collaborated on national and international projects dealing with environmental chemical contaminations and management in the agri-food value chain.

    Teaching

    Chemistry, Food Safety, Food Systems

    Research interests

    One Health, Risk Assessment, Toxicology, Pesticides

    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):

    • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 13 - Climate Action
    • SDG 15 - Life on Land

    External positions

    Universidad de Las Americas, Providencia, Chile.

    20212023

    Instituo de Investigaciones Agropecuarias INIA- La Platina, Santiago, Chile.

    20162020

    Departamento de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile

    20142016

    Cargo USS

    • Investigador (a)

    Jerarquía Académica

    • Profesor Titular

    Línea de Investigación

    • Línea de Investigación
    • One Health
    • Risk Assessment
    • Food Safety
    • Pesticides

    Macrodisciplinas

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