Chemist Scientist with a postgraduate background in chemistry (Master’s and Ph.D.) and postdoctoral training, boasting over 15 years of experience in research, technological development, and teaching. Expertise spans: food chemistry, natural products chemistry, analytical chemistry, and extraction and purification processes using emerging technologies. Hands-on experience in sourcing, testing, and incorporating both synthetic and natural additives – such as antioxidants, antimicrobials, nutraceuticals, others - into food systems. Expertise in R&D focused on the valorization of agro-industrial waste, with emphasis on food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. Extensive experience in the medicinal cannabis industry, covering: operational area design (GMP-compliant facilities), process development, tech transfer, full-cycle production oversight, and technical direction. Scientific-Technical Consultant specializing in scaling and implementing supercritical fluid technology for industrial applications. Expertise in process optimization, equipment selection, and technology transfer from lab to production scale. Multidisciplinary background in academia and industry, with a strong record of innovation and cross-functional collaboration.