Pedro Aguilar-Zárate, PhD.

Professor at Laboratorio Nacional CONAHCYT de Apoyo a la Evaluación de Productos Bióticos, Tecnológico Nacional de México/ I. T. de Ciudad Valles, Mexico.

Pedro Aguilar-Zárate earned his PhD in Food Science and Technology from the Autonomous University of Coahuila. Currently, he serves as a Professor at Tecnológico Nacional de México/I. T. de Ciudad Valles. His research primarily focuses on developing bioprocesses for extracting and purifying secondary plant metabolites, as well as advancing microbial fermentation in both solid and liquid media to produce industrially relevant metabolites. Additionally, he conducts studies on protein-polyphenol interactions. Dr. Aguilar has contributed to over 70 articles in indexed journals, authored 30 book chapters, and written six books. Beyond his written work, he has supervised and co-supervised 33 undergraduate theses, 7 MSc theses, and 2 PhD projects. Moreover, he actively participates in various scientific and academic events, presenting his research findings. Dr. Aguilar serves as an editor for prestigious journals, including Frontiers in Food Science and Technology, Polymers, Plants, Plant Science Today, the International Journal of Research and Technological Innovation (RIIIT), Foods, and the International Journal of Food Studies. Also, has been editor for Apple Academic Press, Nova Science Publishers, and Springer Nature. His valuable contributions have led to his induction into the esteemed National System of Researchers level 2 in Mexico. His remarkable achievements have garnered recognition from various professional bodies and institutions such as the Mexican Association of Food Science (2014), the Mexican Society of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2015), the Mexican Association of Food Engineering and Biotechnology (2020), and the Potosino Council of Science and Technology (2021 and 2024).