Assistant Professor Dr. Pavalee Chompoorat Tridtitanakiat is an Assistant Professor in Food Science and Technology and Assistant Dean for International Relations at the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. She received her B.Sc. (First Class Honors) from Maejo University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Food Science from Oklahoma State University, USA, specializing in cereal chemistry and food rheology. Her research focuses on cereal and starch chemistry, functional ingredients, plant-based proteins, and health-oriented food innovation. She integrates cereal science, rheology, fermentation, and sustainable processing technologies to develop functional foods with improved nutritional quality and functionality. Her current research interests include gluten-free products, alternative proteins, starch modification, legume valorization, dietary fiber, and bioactive compounds for the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Dr. Pavalee has led numerous competitive research projects and published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals. She has also contributed to academic books and holds patents related to gluten-free and functional food technologies. Actively engaged in international research collaborations, she serves as a keynote and invited speaker at scientific conferences worldwide. Her research aims to bridge fundamental food science with industrial applications to advance sustainable food innovation and healthier food systems.