Assoc. Prof. Zhivka Goranova, PhD, is a researcher at the Institute of Food Preservation and Quality, Agricultural Academy – Plovdiv. Her scientific work focuses on food technology, food processing techniques, and the development of functional foods, with particular emphasis on reformulation for health benefits and the application of sustainable approaches in food production. She investigates the use of plant proteins, natural additives, and the valorization of by-products and food waste for innovative product development. Assoc. Prof. Zhivka Goranova participates in national and international research projects and actively contributes to the advancement of sustainable food systems and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.