Vilbett Briones-Labarca is a Chilean Food Engineer and Full Professor at the Universidad de La Serena. She holds a PhD in Engineering Sciences and has extensive academic experience in food science, bioprocess engineering, and technological innovation. She currently serves as Director of the School of Food Engineering and the School of Biotechnology, and as Coordinator of the Doctorate Program in Food Engineering and Bioprocesses. Her research focuses on emerging food preservation technologies, particularly High Hydrostatic Pressure and ultrasound, as well as the extraction and stabilization of bioactive compounds. Her work is oriented toward sustainable food systems, value-added products, and improving food quality and safety. She is also actively involved in interdisciplinary initiatives related to education, gender equity in science, and innovation in agri-food systems.