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Food Engineer from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile and PhD in Engineering Sciences in the Chemistry and Bioprocesses area. She is currently a Professor at the School of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Faculty of Medicine and a researcher associated with the Center for Research and Biomedical Innovation (CIIB) of the Universidad de los Andes. She belongs to the Biopolymers Research and Engineering Laboratory (BiopRel) located at CIIB. She is promoting her line of research that is related to the study of biopolymers of natural origin and the transformation or processing of it, for the development of materials with application in food and nutrition, with special interest in the nutritional requirements of elderly population. In the last 5 years she has managed 1 ANID Insertion project and has participated in 12 Fondef, CORFO and / or Fondecyt projects as a co-investigator. She has been awarded 2 Post doctorate funds at the Universidad de los Andes and at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As well as, she has received the Award for Excellence in Doctoral Thesis UC 2018, area of Engineering and Technologies. Her research has generated 4 indexed publications (SCOPUS) and 1 book chapter published internationally, and around 30 presentations at national and international conferences. At the national level, she collaborates with researchers from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad Católica del Norte, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, and Universidad de la Frontera. She internationally collaborate with the University of Auckland, Oregon State University, and Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Doctor en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, área de Química y Bioprocesos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
3 Mar 2013 → 31 Dec 2017
Award Date: 25 Jan 2018
Master, Máster Universitario en Dirección de Empresas (MBA), Universidad de Cantabria
1 Sep 2008 → 30 May 2010
Award Date: 20 Jul 2010
Master, Magister en Tecnología de Alimentos , Universidad de Santiago de Chile
1 Aug 2005 → 30 Jul 2007
Award Date: 28 Sep 2007
University Degree, Ingeniero de Alimentos , Universidad de Santiago de Chile
1 Mar 1999 → 10 Dec 2004
Award Date: 26 Apr 2005
Licenciado en Ciencias de los Alimentos , Universidad de Santiago de Chile
1 Mar 1999 → 20 Oct 2004
Award Date: 20 Oct 2004
External positions
Postdoctorado fondo de ayuda a la investigación 2020, FCH-PD-2020-01. Investigación., Universidad de los Andes
5 Mar 2020 → 31 Dec 2020
Postdoctorado VRI-UC 2018-2019. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos (DIQB)., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
1 Mar 2018 → 28 Feb 2020
Lab Manager, Laboratorio de Diseño de Alimentos, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
1 Jan 2018 → 28 Feb 2020
Doctorado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos
3 Mar 2013 → 31 Dec 2017
Máster en Dirección de Empresas, Cantabria, España, Universidad de Cantabria
1 Sep 2008 → 30 May 2010
Ingeniero de Desarrollo de Nuevos Negocios, Resiter S.A.
1 Mar 2008 → 31 Aug 2008
Ingeniera de Proyectos , Inversiones Biotecnológicas S.A.
1 Aug 2007 → 28 Feb 2008
Magíster en Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad de Santiago de Chile
1 Aug 2005 → 30 Jul 2007
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FONDECYT INICIACIÓN - 11220846: UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXATION AND AGGREGATION OF CHICKPEA PROTEINS AND CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF PLANT-BASED PROTEIN DIGESTIBILITY
Contardo, I. M. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID)
15/03/22 → 14/03/25
Project: Research
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Fortalecimiento de la docencia e investigación en el diseño de matrices alimentarias para la mantención de masa muscular en adultos mayores
Contardo, I. M. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID)
1/01/21 → 1/01/23
Project: Research
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Desarrollo de modelo de procesamiento oral in-vitro de adultos mayores y su uso en el estudio de degradación de proteínas vegetales de rápida digestibilidad para promover la síntesis de proteínas musculares
Contardo, I. M. (Principal Investigator) & Enrione, J. I. (Sponsoring Researcher)
1/01/20 → 1/12/20
Project: Research
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Enhancing the Oxidative Stability of Beeswax–Canola Oleogels: Effects of Ascorbic Acid and Alpha-Tocopherol on Their Physical and Chemical Properties
Millao, S., Quilaqueo, M., Contardo, I. & Rubilar, M., Jan 2025, In: Gels. 11, 1, 43.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of homolactic fermentation using Lactobacillus acidophilus on plant-based protein hydrolysis in quinoa and chickpea flour blended beverages
Hurtado-Murillo, J., Franco, W. & Contardo, I., 15 Jan 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 463, 141110.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the structural differences in chickpea globulins and their relationship with in vitro protein digestibility
Contardo, I., Gutiérrez, S., Hurtado-Murillo, J. & Escobar, N., Feb 2025, In: Food Research International. 202, 115702.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conventional and ultrasound-assisted extractions of protein from sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and their impact on the physicochemical and structural characteristics
Chirinos, R., Scharff-Salinas, R., Rodriguez-Diaz, J., Figueroa-Merma, A., Aguilar-Galvez, A., Guzmán, F., Contardo, I., Pedreschi, R. & Campos, D., Dec 2024, In: Applied Food Research. 4, 2, 100545.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Mixing Temperature in the Preparation of Plant-Based Bigels
Quilaqueo, M., Millao, S., Morales, E., Rubilar, M. & Contardo, I., Nov 2024, In: Gels. 10, 11, 725.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Mejor Tesis Doctoral 2018, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos
Contardo, I. (Recipient), 2018
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Activities
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International Symposium in Biopolymers (BIOP3): Food Structuring for Better Nutrition and Health
Enrione, J. (Organizer), Díaz Calderón, P. (Organizer) & Contardo, I. (Organizer)
29 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Organizing a conference, workshop, ...
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Presentación Oral Taller: "Parámetros de Calidad Fisicoquímicos de Ficocoloides"
Contardo, I. (Keynote speaker)
2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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In situ characterization of crystal growth process in raisin: 3D image-based using micro-CT
Moreno, C. (Keynote speaker), Contardo, I. (Speaker) & Bouchon, P. (Speaker)
2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Physical, textural, and microstructural properties of extruded puffed products affected by inclusion of high biological value proteins
Contardo, I. (Keynote speaker) & Bouchon, P. (Speaker)
2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Courses
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Diplomado en Innovación en Alimentos: Desafíos y oportunidades para la industria
Contardo, I. 3/09/18 → 3/09/18
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DOCB1210 Avances Biotecnológicos en Medicina
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