Biography:
Juan Ignacio González Pacheco is a Chemical Engineer who graduated from UTN FRM in Argentina. He is currently a PhD candidate in Engineering at the National University of Cuyo, supported by several scholarships, including a CONICET scholarship, a UTN scholarship, and one from the Federal University of Campina Grande in Brazil. Active in the Food and Effluent Treatment Laboratory (LATE) at UTN FRM, his accolades include the Silver Palm from the Argentine Society of Writers and a Medal of Honour from Rotary International. He received the Gold Medal from UTN FRM in 2018 and was nominated for the Outstanding Young Mendocinos Award in 2019. Notably, in 2022, he ranked first nationally in doctoral scholarships for UTN teachers and is a finalist for the 2024 Food of the Future Award. He has presented over 60 scientific works in esteemed journals and conferences, contributing significantly to Food Engineering.
Title : Prebiotic pumpkin in syrup as a functional food option to support metabolic health in people with overweight, obesity and diabetes
Title : Quantitative analysis of the diffusion process of a natural dye within a prebiotic-sweetened food matrix