Martha Sanchez-Tamayo Ph.D. Assistant Professor Faculty of Agronomy Engineering University of Tolima (Colombia) Dr. Sanchez-Tamayo is a food engineer with a Master's and Ph.D. in food engineering from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. She worked for two years as a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Critzer's laboratory in the Food Science and Technology Department at the University of Georgia (United States). Her current research focuses on formulating and assessing coatings to control microorganisms that are important to public health and have potential applications in the food industry. Dr. Sanchez-Tamayo has research experience in postharvest treatments, coatings and waxes for fresh produce, and essential oils. Her expertise in this field has led to several publications in high-impact journals. In addition, Dr. Sanchez-Tamayo has experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Food Processing Elements and Quality Assurance in the Food Industry. She is also part of the Center for Agroindustrial Development of Tolima (CEDAGRITOL) research group at the Universidad del Tolima (Colombia).