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Lorena Aceituno Serrano

Research Assistant at Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

  • Joined: 2026
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About

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated chemist with an M.Sc. in Novel Foods and a strong background in advanced analytical techniques. My experience working at CSIC has enabled me to develop expertise in characterizing complex food matrices and materials using GC-MS, HS-SPME, TGA, and DSC. I have a strong background in research, including optimizing methodologies for plant-based ingredients, studying molecular interactions, and examining bioavailability principles. My main career goal is to contribute to advancing sustainable food technologies and nutritional innovation.

Positions

Research Assistant Sep 2025 -

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

  • I am currently working in the “Synthesis, Processing and Additive Manufacturing Unit” (Unidad de Síntesis, Procesado y Fabricación Aditiva) of the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, participating in various areas of the unit and assisting with the tasks performed.
    I have had the opportunity to learn about numerous characterization techniques, such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), as well as the processes involved in 3D manufacturing and the processing of polymeric materials, among others. 
  • At the moment, I am collaborating on a project to synthesize sulfonated cellulose membranes that serve as battery separators. This work has allowed me to gain experience with the electrospinning technique for preparing membranes and with SEM for characterizing them.

Education

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2024 - 2025

Field of study: Food Science
Degree: Master's Degree in Novel Foods

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Food Biotechnology, Recent Advances in Production Technologies for Food Ingredients, and Food Allergy and Toxicology.

Master’s Thesis: Development of a methodology by HS-SPME GC-MS for the analysis of rooibos and honeybush and detection of their blends – Mark: 9.3.

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2019 - 2024

Degree: Chemistry

Relevant Coursework: Natural Products and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, and Quality Control and Assurance.

End of Degree Project: Interaction between catalytic peptides and clay minerals in a prebiotic context – Mark: 8.7.

Skills

Keywords: Adaptability, Attention to detail , Characterization techniques, DSC, extraction techniques, FTIR, GC-MS , Laboratory Techniques, MAE, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, Organizational Skills , Report Writing, Rheological measurements, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), SFE, SPME, TGA

Professional interests

My main research interest lies in the area of sustainability and innovation in the food industry. I am particularly interested in the use of alternative nutrient sources and valorization of industrial byproducts, the application of novel food processing technologies, and the development of functional ingredients. Throughout my research, I aspire to contribute to a more sustainable bioeconomy, ensuring the safety, quality, and nutritional value of emerging food products.

Keywords: Alternative nutrients, Alternative protein, Food industry, Food innovation

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