Carmen Carla Quiroga Ledezma, PhD
Carmen Carla Quiroga Ledezma, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Education
- Post-doctorate in Engineering (Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain)
- Ph.D. in Engineering (Lund University, Sweden)
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (Universidad Mayor de San Simón, Bolivia)
- Diploma in Environmental Protection, (Swedish Agency for International Development, Bolivia and Sweden)
- Diploma in Environment and Industry, (North Carolina State University, United States)
- Diploma in Environmental Management, (Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e.V., Chile and Germany)
- Diploma in Competency-Based Education for Higher Education (Universidad Mayor de San Simón, Bolivia)
- Diploma in Technological-Productive and Social Research Methodologies (Universidad para la Investigación Estratégica en Bolivia, Bolivia)
Expertise
- Food Science and Technology: Effect of interactions between carbohydrates and proteins on the physicochemical and rheological properties of foods.
- Analytical Methods and Techniques: Microscopy (Atomic Force Microscopy - AFM, Electron Transfer - TEM, Scanning Electron - SEM), Calorimetry (Differential Scanning - DSC), Spectroscopy (Fourier Transform Infrared – FTIR, Atomic Absorption), Diffractometry of X-rays (Small Angles - SAX and Large Angles - WAX), Rheology
- Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Audits, Treatment and Final Disposal of Waste (solid, liquid, gaseous and hazardous), Bolivian Environmental Regulations, Management of Environmental Conflicts in the Industrial Sector
Awards
- 2019: Second Place in the National Science and Technology Award – 6th Edition, Viceministerio de Ciencias y Tecnología
- 2014: Second Place in the National Science and Technology Award – 1st Edition, Viceministerio de Ciencias y Tecnología
- 2010: Honorable Mention in the Technology and Innovation Award, Asociación Boliviana para el Avance de la Ciencia, Intercencia, Viceministerio de Ciencias y Tecnología
Others
- Founder member of the Food Network of the Vice Ministry of Science and Technology
- Board Director of Fundación PROINPA
- Member of the National Committee of the CODEX Alimentarius
- Member of the Latin American Network of Researchers in Grain Legumes
- Member of the International Lupine Association
- Member of the General Assembly of Fundación AGUATUYA
Professional Experience
- Professor of the Master Program in Business Administration and Management, Master Program in Business Administration, Diploma in Integral Management of Solid Waste, Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility, Postgraduate Department, Universidad Privada Boliviana
- Professor of the Master Program in Integrated Management Systems and Diploma in Environmental Contamination in Industry, Postgraduate of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universidad Mayor de San Simón
- Director of the Center for Agricultural and Agroindustrial Research (CIAA) and Professor of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Universidad Privada Boliviana
- Researcher of the Center for Food and Natural Products and Professor of the Chemistry and Food Majors, Universidad Mayor de San Simón
- Responsible for the Colloidal Chemistry and Surface Laboratory, Department of Food and Nutrition Technology and Engineering, Lund University (Lund and Helsingbor Campus), and Advisor on techniques and equipment management in the International Master's Program, Department of Food and Nutrition Technology and Engineering, Lund University.
- Environmental Advisor and Coordinator of the Chamber of Industry of Cochabamba. Review, monitoring, auditing and environmental prevention and training on environmental issues were carried out in companies such as COPELME S.A., Tannery CURMA S.R.L., Industrias de Aceite S.A., SOBOLMA S.A., IMBA S.A., EMBOL S.A., LA PAPELERA S.A., COBOCE LTDA., Transportadora de Electricidad S.A.
- Professor of the Environmental Engineering Major, Universidad Católica Boliviana and Professor of the Chemistry and Food Majors, Universidad Mayor de San Simón.
- Tutor of final degree projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students, Universidad Privada Boliviana, Lund University, Universidad Mayor de San Simon.
- Teaching and Research Assistant, Departments of Chemistry and Physics, Universidad Mayor de San Simón.
