Rafael JosÉ Gavara
professor
food science
Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos
Spain
Biography
I studied Chemistry, specialty polymer chemistry, at the University of Valencia (SPAIN), where I got my B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Since 1991, I was hired at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology of the Scientific Research Council in Spain, whre presently I hold a position of Research Professor. Among my duties, I carry out basic and applied research tasks and educational activities in the area of Plastic Food Packaging. My area of expertise is food packaging materials, food/packaging interactions, and food packaging technologies.
Research Interest
As a research scientist, I have been involved in investigations through diverse long-term R&D projects financed by public Institutions (EU, National, and local) as well as in more specific projects financed by private companies. As part of my research tasks, I am author of 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 2 co-authored books, 1 co-edited book and 20 book chapters. I am also an active participant in Scientific Seminars and Congresses
Publications
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Higueras, L .; López-Carballo, G .; Gavara, R .; Hernández-Muñoz, P. (2015) Incorporation of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrins into chitosan films totailor loading capacity for active aroma compound carvacrol Food Hydrocolloids vol. 43, págs. 603 - 611
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Castellanos, D.A.; Cerisuelo, J.P.; Hernandez-Mu?? P.; Herrera, A.O.; Gavara, R. (2016) Modelling the evolution of O
2 and CO2 concentrations in MAP of a fresh product: Application to tomato Journal of Food Engineering vol. 168, págs. 84 - 95 -
Kashiri, M.; Cerisuelo, J.P.; Dom?uez, I.; L??-Carballo, G.; Hern?ez-Mu?? P.; Gavara, R. (2016) Novel antimicrobial zein film for controlled release of lauroyl arginate (LAE) Food Hydrocolloids vol. 61, págs. 547 - 554
