SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Luis Javier
LÓPEZ GIRALDO
Director of the School of Chemical Engineering
Director of
CICTA Research Group
CONTACT
Information
ljlopez@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2574
GENERAL
Description
Full Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and Senior Researcher recognized by Minciencias, with experience in the design and management of research projects. My work focuses on the transformation of agricultural raw materials through biotechnology, the development of functional foods using encapsulated polyphenolic extracts, and the optimization of cacao fermentation using starter cultures. I also research new applications of metabolites extracted from agro-industrial waste to drive innovation in food and cosmetics.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
Director of the School of Chemical Engineering
Director of
CICTA Research Group
CONTACT
Information
ljlopez@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2574
AREAS OF
Expertise
Integral use of products, by-products and agro-industrial residues
Development of products with nutritional or health properties
Study of the benefit of cocoa
OFFICE
Hours
Monday:
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:
7:00 a.m. – Noon
UIS Campus Central, Edificio 24, oficina 218
