My research focus in on developing structure-function relationships in novel foods structured with new protein sources and biomass-based particles. We are currently extracting and controlling the assembly of building blocks from biomass to create non-animal fat and muscle tissue mimetics.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Braulio Macias Rodriguez
Researcher- Host institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Food engineering, Food science, Material science
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation, Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Undergraduate students
- Region: North America
- Technology focus: End product formulation and manufacturing, Ingredient optimization, Scaffolding and structure
- Location: Champaign, Illinois, United States