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Hire Dr. Alina S.

Latvia

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Food Scientist | Food Technologist | Dairy Technology | Biotechnology | Fermentation | Scientific Writing | R Statistics

Profile Summary

I am a Food Scientist and Food Technologist with specialization in dairy technology, food biotechnology and fermentation science. My work combines practical food technology with scientific research, helping bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial application. My expertise includes dairy processing technologies, microbial biotechnology, fermentation processes, alternative proteins and single-cell protein production, as well as experimental design, statistical analysis and scientific communication. I have hands-on experience in designing and conducting laboratory and bioreactor fermentation experiments, optimization of bioprocesses, protein analysis (Kjeldahl), microbial cultivation and interpretation of experimental data using R. In addition to research, I teach dairy technology and food science at university level and actively prepare scientific publications, conference papers and research reports. I can support researchers, universities and food companies with: • Food technology • Dairy technology and dairy processing • Food biotechnology • Fermentation and bioprocess optimization • Alternative proteins and single-cell protein • Experimental Design (DoE, Box–Behnken, Response Surface Methodology) • Statistical analysis in R • Scientific writing, manuscript editing and publication support • Research planning, data interpretation and technical reporting I enjoy working on projects where food science, biotechnology and industrial innovation meet to create practical, scientifically sound solutions.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Microbial Biotechnology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Food Engineering
• ☆ Food Additives
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Food Preservation
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Food Processing
• ☆ Dairy Science
• ☆ Food Chemistry
• ☆ Food Testing
• ☆ Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• ☆ Industrial Biotechnology
• ☆ Microbial Fermentation
• ☆ Agricultural Biotechnology
• ☆ Recipe Formulation
• ☆ Non-GMO Products
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Stability Testing
• ☆ Shelf-Life Testing
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Gray Literature Search

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Concept Development

Work Experience

Lecturer/Researcher

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

September 2025 - Present

Researcher (PhD), lecturer

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

September 2025 - Present

Scientific Assistant

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

April 2025 - Present

lecturer

RTU Olaine College of Technology

September 2023 - June 2025

Deputy Head of the Vocational Education Department

RTU Olaine College of Technology

September 2023 - December 2024

Dairy Production Supervision

Tukuma piens Ltd.

January 2023 - September 2023

Education

PhD in Engineering and Technologies (Food Science)

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

September 2025 - Present

MS in Food Science and Technology

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

September 2023 - June 2025

BEng in Food and Beverage Technology

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

September 2019 - June 2023

Certifications

• Professional Diploma in Agile and Project Management

  MTF Institute of Management, Technology and Finance

  January 2025 - Present

• Fundamentals of Pedagogical Practice

  Riga Technical University

  December 2024 - Present

• FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Certification Course

  udemy

  December 2024 - Present

• HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Certification

  udemy

  July 2022 - Present