Divisions

The Edible Applications Technology Division represents professionals in the processing and utilization of lipids industry with primary focus on food applications.

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Chair 
Serpil Metin, Cargill, Inc. USA 

Vice Chair
Andrew Gravelle, University of California-Davis, USA 

Secretary of Education
Purlen Sezer Okur, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Secretary of Membership
Lidia Herrera, University of Buenos Aires

Student Liaison 
Vidheesha Abeysinghe, University of Manitoba

At-Large
(Oluwa) Femi Coker, University of Saskatchewan

At-Large
Ozan Ciftci, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Topics include the use of techniques, such as fermentation, tissue culture and cloning as well as molecular genetics to provide new and improved materials from plant and microbial sources; including the use of enzymes and whole cells for biotransformation of products.

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Chair
Sarah Moran, Coca Cola 

Vice Chair 
Monica Henry, Meelunie

Secretary of Education
Ian Fleming, Procter & Gamble

Secretary of Membership
Laura Castellanos-Suarez, The Ohio State University

Student Liaison 
Kofi Oduro, University of Manitoba

At-Large 
Anto Charles, Middle Tennessee State University

At-Large 
Nadeem Akhtar, CBS Bio Platforms

Unofficial At-Large
Victoria Acevedo

The Health and Nutrition Division promotes and facilitates communication and cooperation among professionals whose interests in lipid biochemistry and physiology relate to all aspects of dietary fats and health; encompasses the technical areas of dietary fats and general health.

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Chair
Rinat Ran-Ressler, Nestle, USA 

Vice Chair
Vermont Dia, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Secretary of Education
Prabhashis Bose, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Secretary of Membership
Cristina Chairez, University of Manitoba

Student Liaison 
Timilehin Oluwajuyitan, University of Manitoba

For professionals involved in research, development, engineering, marketing, and testing of industrial products and co-products from fats and oils, including glycerine and its derivatives.

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Chair
Majher Sarker, USDA

Vice Chair
BK Sharma, USDA

Secretary of Education
Shanon Terry, Bunge

Secretary of Membership
DeMichael Winfield, USDA

Student Liaison
Tharushi Samarasinghe, University of Manitoba

The Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division is for professionals in lipid oxidation with a major focus in food applications. AOCS members can search online for Division members.

Chair
Marc Pignitter, University of Vienna

Vice Chair
Ignacio Vieitez, Universidad de la República (UdelaR)

Secretary of Education
Victoria Acevedo, University of Massachusettes Amherst

Secretary of Membership
Han Peng, Kansas State University

Student Liaison
Ravinder Singh, University of Manitoba

At-Large
Fernanda Dias, University of Minnesota

At-Large
Drew Elder, Kalsec, Inc.

Promotes professional interest, communication, and competence of experts in the phospholipid and lecithin field. AOCS members can search online for Division members.

Chair
Andrea Stange, Bunge

Vice Chair
Gulustan Ozturk, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Secretary of Education
Prasuna Desam, ADM

Secretary of Membership
Bongkosh Vardhanabhuti, University of Missouri

Student Liaison 
Luis McDougal, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Processing Division advances the processing knowledge and managerial skills by providing a forum of technical information and networking opportunities, to promote and facilitate communication and cooperation between members, and to mentor young professionals.

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Chair
Juliana Bell, University of California, Davis

Vice Chair
Vinay Patel, Natures Crops International

Secretary of Education
Scott Korte, N. Hunt Moore and Associates

Secretary of Membership
Gozde Gulseren, Lazarus Naturals

Student Liaison  
Neeraj Ghangas, Purdue University

At-Large
Chris Knight, Montana Specialty Mills

The Protein and Co-Products Division includes members in the following areas: proteins and co=products form biomaterial for food, feed, and industrial applications; extraction, separation, purification, and characterization technologies; structural function modifications, physiochemistry and functionality; process development and improvement, nutrition and health; detoxification and de-allergenation; extrusion and texturization; industrial ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membrane technology; and waste management.

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Chair
Kaustav Majumder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Vice Chair
Nandika Bandara, University of Manitoba

Secretary of Education
Yonghui Li, Kansas State University

Secretary of Membership
Bishnu Karki, South Dakota State University

Student Liaison 
Harshani Hewage, University of Manitoba

At-Large
Mahfuzur Rahman, University of Arkansas

At-Large
Thilini Dissanayake, University of Manitoba

Encompasses the sciences and technologies associated with the development and production of surfactants, detergents, and soaps. AOCS members can search online for Division members.

Chair
Hongwei Shen, Colgate-Palmolive

Vice Chair
Lucas Moore, Colonial Chemical

Secretary of Education
Jason Zhang, University of Birmingham

Secretary of Membership
Julian Barnes, Retired from Shell

Student Liaison 
Surani Weerasundarage, University of Manitoba

At-Large 
Aslin Izmitli, Dow

At-Large
Will Shearouse, Procter & Gamble