Prof Dr. Suzana Pedroza da Silva, UFAPE, Brazil
Prof. Dr. Suzana Pedroza da Silva is an esteemed Associate Professor of Food Engineering at the Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco in Garanhuns, PE, Brazil, where she has been contributing since July 2010 š©āš«. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (2012) š§Ŗ, a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Environmental Technology and Water Resources from the same institution (2008) šš§, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (2004) š¬. Additionally, she completed a teaching degree in Chemistry from the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco in 2009 š.
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Prof. Dr. Suzana Pedroza da Silva has been a dedicated Associate Professor at the Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco in Garanhuns, PE, Brazil, since July 30, 2010 š«š
. In her role, she specializes in Food Engineering, where she brings her extensive knowledge and experience to educate and inspire students šš©āš«. Her commitment to academia and her field has made her a key figure in the university’s Food Engineering department, contributing to the advancement of food technology and safety š½ļøš¬. Her ongoing dedication and expertise continue to shape future engineers and innovators in the industry šš.
Education and qualifications
Prof. Dr. Suzana Pedroza da Silva has a robust academic background in chemistry and engineering š§Ŗš©āš¬. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (2008-2012) šāļø. Prior to that, she completed a teaching degree in Chemistry from the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (2007-2009) š«š. She also holds a Masterās degree in Civil Engineering, focusing on Environmental Technology and Water Resources, from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (2005-2008) šš§. Her journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the same institution (2000-2004) š§«š.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Suzana Pedroza da Silvaās research focuses on bioprocess engineering and food technology š©āš¬š±. Her work encompasses the production and immobilization of enzymes such as fructosyltransferase for industrial applications š§¬š¬. She explores the use of agro-industrial residues in food products and evaluates their potential for enhancing food quality and safety šš. Her studies also delve into the biochemical characterization and kinetic analysis of inulinase and other enzymes from various microorganisms š§Ŗš¾. Additionally, she investigates biodiesel production through transesterification processes, contributing to sustainable energy solutions šš”. Her research is vital for advancing biotechnology and food engineering fields šš.
Publication Top Notes
- Fructo-oligosaccharides production by an Aspergillus aculeatus commercial enzyme preparation with fructosyltransferase activity covalently immobilized on Fe3O4āchitosan – International Journal of Biological Macromolecules šš¬, 54 š, 2020 š
- Immobilization of a commercial Aspergillus aculeatus enzyme preparation with fructosyltransferase activity in chitosan beads: A kinetic/thermodynamic study and fructo – Food and Bioproducts Processing š½ļøš, 21 š, 2020 š
- The technological potential of agro-industrial residue from grape pulping (Vitis spp.) for application in meat products: A review – Food Bioscience šš„©, 14 š, 2022 š
- Kinetics of the biphasic liquidāliquid transesterification of vegetable oils into biodiesel – Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis āļøš, 10 š, 2018 š
- Production, Biochemical Characterization, and Kinetic/Thermodynamic Study of Inulinase from Aspergillus terreus URM4658 – Molecules š§¬š§Ŗ, 7 š, 2022 š
- Microencapsulated phenolic-rich extract from juice processing grape pomace (Vitis labrusca. Isabella Var): Effects on oxidative stability of raw and pre-cooked bovine burger – Food Bioscience š·š, 6 š, 2022 š
- InfluĆŖncia das condiƧƵes de torra e do processo extrativo em blends de cafĆ© – Brazilian Journal of Development āš§, 6 š, 2020 š
- Processo de transesterificaĆ§Ć£o metĆlica alcalina de Ć³leos vegetais e gorduras animais e caracterizaĆ§Ć£o quantitativa de biodieseis – Universidade Federal de Pernambuco āļøš¢ļø, 4 š, 2010 š
- ProduĆ§Ć£o de pigmentos de Monascus ruber CCT 3802 utilizando casca de mandioca como substrato – ššļø, 3 š, 2018 š
- IdentificaĆ§Ć£o Molecular da diversidade microbiana em reator UASb de estaĆ§Ć£o de tratamento de esgoto – Universidade Federal de Pernambuco š§«š, 3 š, 2009 š