Prof. Ruann de Castro holds a degree in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Ceará, as well as a Master's and PhD in Food Science from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Currently, he serves as a professor at the Faculty of Food Engineering at UNICAMP. With extensive experience in Food Science and Technology, his work primarily focuses on industrial microbiology, biotechnology, food biochemistry, and the development and optimization of processes using statistical methods, including experimental design.