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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
Bachelor, 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
Projects
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An advanced biphasic porous and injectable scaffold displays a fine balance between mechanical strength and remodeling capabilities essential for cartilage regeneration
Zavala, G., Viafara-García, S. M., Novoa, J., Hidalgo, C., Contardo, I., Díaz-Calderón, P., Alejandro González-Arriagada, W., Khoury, M. & Acevedo, J. P., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Biomaterials Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fat replacers based on oleogelation of beeswax/shellac wax and healthy vegetable oils
Morales, E., Iturra, N., Contardo, I., Quilaqueo, M., Franco, D. & Rubilar, M., 1 Aug 2023, In: LWT. 185, 115144.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Structuring of oils with high PUFA content: Evaluation of the formulation conditions on the oxidative stability and structural properties of ethylcellulose oleogels
Millao, S., Iturra, N., Contardo, I., Morales, E., Quilaqueo, M. & Rubilar, M., 30 Mar 2023, In: Food Chemistry. 405, 134772.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of Extrusion Temperature and Feed Moisture Content on the Microstructural Properties of Rice-Flour Pellets and Their Impact on the Expanded Product
Zambrano, Y., Contardo, I., Moreno, M. C. & Bouchon, P., 12 Jan 2022, In: Foods. 11, 2, 198.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Scopus citations -
Food-Grade Bigels with Potential to Replace Saturated and Trans Fats in Cookies
Quilaqueo, M., Iturra, N., Contardo, I., Millao, S., Morales, E. & Rubilar, M., 17 Jul 2022, In: Gels. 8, 7, 445.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Scopus citations
Prizes
Activities
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International Symposium in Biopolymers (BIOP3): Food Structuring for Better Nutrition and Health
Javier Enrione (Organizer), Paulo Díaz Calderón (Organizer) & Ingrid Contardo (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"
Ingrid Contardo (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
C Moreno (Keynote speaker), Ingrid Contardo (Speaker) & P Bouchon (Speaker)
2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Courses
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DOCB1210 Avances Biotecnológicos en Medicina
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