Poliana Mendes de Souza is a Brazilian Associate Professor of Food Science and Technology at the Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), where she has been serving since April 2013. With a rich academic background, she holds a Ph.D. in Food Technology from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia and a Postdoctoral degree in Food Science from the Universidade Federal de Lavras. Poliana has made significant contributions to the field through her research on emerging technologies in food and animal food technology, authoring 16 scientific articles and several book chapters. Additionally, she has held various administrative roles at UFVJM, including Coordinator of the Master Program on Food Science and Technology. Her international experience includes research positions at institutions in Germany, Spain, and Mexico, further enhancing her expertise in food science and technology. Poliana has been recognized for her academic excellence, receiving multiple scholarships and awards throughout her career.
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Suitability for the Research for Women Researcher Awards: Poliana Mendes de Souza
Summary of Suitability
Prof.Dr. Poliana Mendes de Souza achievements, leadership in research and education, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of women in food science, Poliana Mendes de Souza is an exemplary candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Awards. Her contributions not only advance the field of food science but also inspire and uplift women researchers, making her a worthy recipient of this honor.
🎓Education:
Poliana Mendes de Souza completed her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering from PontifĂcia CatĂłlica do Paraná, Brazil (February 2002 – February 2007). She then pursued a Master’s in Food Engineering at Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil (February 2006 – September 2007), where she conducted a thesis titled “Comparative study of milk pasteurization using conventional and microwave methods,” under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Antonio Marsaioli Jr. and Prof. Dr. Mirna Lucia Gigante. Following her master’s, Poliana earned her Ph.D. in Food Technology from Universidad PolitĂ©cnica de Valencia, Spain (October 2007 – July 2012), with a dissertation focusing on “Study of short-wave ultraviolet treatments (UV-C) as a non-thermal preservation process for liquid egg products,” supervised by Dr. Avelina FernandĂ©z Garcia. She further advanced her expertise by completing a Postdoctoral degree in Food Science at Universidade Federal de Lavras, Brazil (December 2016 – July 2018), concentrating on the reduction of nitrates in processed meat products, guided by Prof. Dr. Eduardo Mendes Ramos and Prof. Dr. AlcnĂ©ia de Lemos Souza Ramos.
🏢Work Experience:
Poliana Mendes de Souza is currently an Associate Professor of Food Science and Technology at Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Brazil, a position she has held since April 2013. In this role, she teaches various courses in Food Science and Technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels and serves as the principal investigator on research projects focused on emerging technologies in food and animal food technology. Throughout her tenure, Poliana has undertaken multiple administrative responsibilities, including Coordinator of International Relations (December 2021 – September 2022), Strategic Planning Director (September 2017 – October 2019), Coordinator of the Master Program in Food Science and Technology (January 2016 – September 2017), and Coordinator of the Bachelor in Food Engineering (August 2014 – August 2016). She currently coordinates the Master Program in Nutrition Science since January 2023. In addition to her role at UFVJM, she has gained international experience as a Visiting Researcher at TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey, Mexico (January – April 2023) and as a Visiting Professor and Researcher at Universidade de Cordoba, Spain (January – March 2019). Earlier in her career, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universidade Federal de Lavras, Brazil (December 2016 – December 2018), and as a Doctoral Researcher at both Max-Rubner Institut, Germany (March – August 2011) and Instituto de AgroquĂmica y TecnologĂa de Alimentos, Spain (October 2007 – July 2012).
🏅Awards and Recognition:
Poliana Mendes de Souza has been recognized for her academic excellence through multiple scholarships during her studies at Universidade Estadual de Campinas and Universidad PolitĂ©cnica de Valencia. She was honored as an Excellent Graduate of UFVJM, placing in the top 10% of her class. Additionally, she received the First Prize at the Youth Forum of the First “Financial China” Academic Summit for her outstanding research contributions. Poliana also earned a First-Class Academic Scholarship at Wuhan University, where she ranked in the top 5% for two consecutive years, along with other scholarships that reflect her exceptional academic performance throughout her career.
Publication Top Notes:
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Title: Modified sodium caseinate films as releasing carriers of lysozyme
Citations: 114
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Title: Effects of the decontamination of a fresh tiger nuts’ milk beverage (horchata) with short wave ultraviolet treatments (UV-C) on quality attributes
Citations: 76
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Title: Effects of UV-C on physicochemical quality attributes and Salmonella enteritidis inactivation in liquid egg products
Citations: 75
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Title: Effects of radiation technologies on food nutritional quality
Citations: 55
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Title: Rheological properties and protein quality of UV-C processed liquid egg products
Citations: 50