Mrs. Inês Clarissa | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Viçosa | Brazil

Mrs. Inês Clarissa Gomes Sousa is a highly motivated researcher and Master’s student in Food Science and Technology at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), holding a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology from the State University of Pará (UEPA) and specializations in Food Safety, Sanitary Surveillance, and Food Quality; her academic excellence is reflected in top distinctions such as first place in the Best Undergraduate Thesis Award  for her study on sanitary aspects of fish commercialization in Pará and third place for Best Academic Performance at UEPA ; professionally, she has contributed as a research volunteer, scholarship holder, and intern across multiple projects related to food safety, innovative product development, hygienic practices, labeling evaluation, and sanitary inspection, including consultancy roles with QualiNorte Consultoria Alimentar e Ambiental, which strengthened her applied expertise; her research interests span food technology, active and intelligent packaging, sustainable extraction of biopolymers, valorization of residues, and innovations in food systems, leading to publications in journals such as Revista do Instituto de Laticínios Cândido Tostes, Revista Alimentos, and Brazilian Journal of Development, alongside participation in collaborative projects focused on biodegradable packaging and by-product utilization; beyond publications, she has pursued extensive professional training through courses and certifications from EMBRAPA, SENAR, IICA, ENAP, and international institutions such as LMU (Germany), demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning; her key strengths include strong academic performance, recognition through awards, research productivity, and the ability to integrate scientific knowledge with real-world applications, particularly in food safety and sustainability, though areas for growth remain in enhancing international research exposure, expanding contributions to high-impact journals, and engaging in larger-scale industry collaborations; looking ahead, her future research potential is significant, as she is well-positioned to advance innovation in sustainable food packaging, safety standards, and technological solutions for global food systems, with clear capacity to impact both academic and industrial domains; overall, Mrs. Sousa’s blend of academic merit, practical expertise, and innovative vision makes her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a promising trajectory toward becoming a leading figure in food science and technology.

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Featured Publications

Conde, M. B. M., Sousa, G. R. de, Sousa, I. C. G., Vieira, A. C. P., Silva, J. F. da, & Seixas, V. N. C. (2022). Perfil do consumidor de aplicativos de comida delivery no município de Marabá-PA. Research, Society and Development, 11(1), e25211125252.