Sun Ferreira

I am a passionate science innovator who aims to create and apply science-based solutions for various challenges and opportunities. My mission is to use my deep knowledge of food and biomaterials to design sustainable and beneficial products and processes. My areas of interest include biomass production, bioprocessing engineering, hydrocolloids, emulsification, drying, encapsulation, ingredients optimization, process optimization, scale-up, sustainability, atomization, plant and alternative proteins, analytical food chemistry and product development. One of my current research interests is mycoproteins, which are proteins derived from fungi. Mycoproteins are a promising alternative protein source that can help address global food security and environmental issues. Currently, I am exploring how to produce mycoproteins from agricultural by-products, using bioreactor optimization studies. This way, I can utilize renewable resources and reduce waste, while creating high-quality and nutritious protein products. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268005X2300975X.