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Research Professor RENACYT Scientific Consultant | Specialist in Innovation Agroindustry, Nutrition and Higher Education

Profile Summary

I am Dr. María Elena León Marrou, a Research Professor recognized by RENACYT and a Scientific Consultant specializing in agroindustrial innovation, food science, nutrition, and higher education. I hold two doctoral degrees: one in Food Science (University of Havana, Cuba) and another in Education (Cesar Vallejo University, Peru). With over 10 years of experience, I have led academic, research, and innovation projects with high impact in both face-to-face and remote environments. Ongoing and Past Research Projects - Development of fortified bread with arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) enriched with iron. - Design of antifungal organic sachets for post-harvest protection of fruits. - Formulation of a powdered nutritional supplement for high-risk pregnant women, containing coencapsulated vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. - Household cleaning device with internal cavities for liquid storage. Skills and Expertise -Leadership in academic and scientific projects. -Scientific and technical writing for theses, articles (Scopus, WoS), patents, and innovation proposals. - Expertise in statistical software (SPSS, R, Stata), experiment design (Design-Expert, Minitab), and reference management (Mendeley, Zotero). - Proficient in e-learning course development and digital content creation related to nutrition and health. Current Research Lines -Scientific writing and publication strategies. -Educational content creation (virtual courses, eBooks, webinars). -Innovation consulting for product development and R&D&I project formulation. -Health and nutrition communication via digital marketing.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Food Engineering
• ☆ Food Additives
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Food Sensory Analysis
• ☆ Food Preservation
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Food Processing
• ☆ Dairy Science
• ☆ Food Testing
• ☆ Plant-Based Protein
• ☆ Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• ☆ Recipe Formulation
• ☆ Educational Administration
• ☆ Science Outreach
• ☆ Educational Innovation
• ☆ Teacher Education
• ☆ Science Education
• ☆ Technology Education
• ☆ Curriculum Planning & Development
• ☆ SPSS
• ☆ R
• ☆ Herbal Products
• ☆ Nutraceuticals
• ☆ Supplements
• ☆ Essential Oils
• ☆ Consumer Products
• ☆ Public-Private Partnership
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Qualitative Market Research
• ☆ Quantitative Market Research
• ☆ Innovation Management
• ☆ Project Management
• ☆ Management Consulting

Services

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

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

coordinadora de las maestrias en Seguridad alimentaria y Gestion ambiental

Universidad de La Rioja

January 2025 - Present

Docente Investigadora RENACYT-POSGRADO

Universidad César Vallejo

January 2016 - December 2026

docente investigadora RENACYT -area Agroindustria

Universidad Señor de Sipán

April 2018 - December 2023

Directora del Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Agroindustrial y Comercio Exterior

Cesar Vallejo University

April 2007 - December 2014

Education

Doctorate

Universidad Cesar Vallejo

January 2020 - December 2023

Doctora en Ciencia de Alimentos (La Habana)

Universidad de la Habana

May 2016 - November 2019

Maestro en Ciencias: Mencion Microbiologia y Tecnologia Alimentaria (La Libertad)

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

April 2002 - February 2008

Ingeniero (Lima)

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina

January 1977 - December 1984

Certifications

• Doctora en educaciion superior

  Universidad Cesar Vallejo

  January 2020 - Present

• Doctora en ciencia de Alimentos

  Universidad de la Habana- Cuba

  July 2016 - Present

• Maestro en Ciencias. Mención Microbiología y Tecnología alimentaria

  Unuiversidad Nacional de Trujillo . La Libertad - Peru

  November 2008 - Present

• Ingeniera en Industrias alimentarias

  Universidad Nacional Agraria- La Molina Peru

  October 1984 - Present

Publications

PATENT

Maria Elena Leon Marrou (2024). "PROCEDIMIENTO PARA ELABORAR UN SUPLEMENTO NUTRICIONAL CON MICRONUTRIENTES HIDROSOLUBLES Y LIPOSOLUBLES CO-ENCAPSULADOS CON BIFIDOBACTERIUM.

Maria Elena Leon Marrou (2024). PROCEDIMIENTO PARA ELABORAR UN SUPLEMENTO NUTRICIONAL PARA MADRES GESTANTES EN ALTO RIESGO FORTIFICADO CON UNA MATRIZ DE MULTINUTRIENTES Y MICROCAPSULAS DE BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM” .

Maria Elena Leon Marrou (2023). FORMULACIÓN ANTIFÚNGICA DE ACEITE ESENCIAL DE MUÑA (MINTHOSTACHYS MOLLIS ENCAPSULADO EN UNA COMBINACIÓN DE GOMA DE TARA (CAESALPINIA SPINOSA (MOLINA) KUNTZE) Y ALMIDÓN DE ARRACACHA (ARRACACIA XANTHORRHIZA).

Maria Elena Leon Marrou (2020). DISPOSITIVO MANUAL DE LIMPIEZA DOMÉSTICA CON CAVIDADES INTERNAS PARA CONTENER LÍQUIDOS DE LIMPIEZA.

Maria Elena Leon Marrou (2010). PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA OBTENCIÓN DE PAN FORTIFICADO CON Arracacia xanthorrhiza .

BOOK CHAPTER

Maria Elena Leon Marrou «GESTIÓN SOSTENIBLE, CULTIVO Y PROCESAMIENTO DE MACROALGAS MARINAS PARA EL APROVECHAMIENTO EFICIENTE DE LAS ASOCIACIONES ALGUERAS DE LAS PROVINCIAS DE PACASMAYO, ASCOPE Y TRUJILLO DE LA REGIÓN LA LIBERTAD, BAJO EL ENFOQUE DE CONSERVACIÓN.