I am a Civil Engineer in Biotechnology, I have a Master in Engineering Sciences with a mention in biotechnology and I am currently part of the Doctorate in Natural Resources Sciences program at the Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. My research has focused mainly on the application of microencapsulation technologies for the incorporation of different types of bioactive. I have worked in the development of functional foods, evaluating the incorporation of carotenoids (Astaxanthin and Lycopene) and different natural emulsifiers in nanoemulsions for the development of functional beverages. Currently, I work in collaboration with the company Cargill Aqua Nutrition in Chile, for the development of oral vaccines, functional feed for shrimp and evaluating the incorporation of different functional additives.