About AOCS Masterclasses
In today’s competitive market, continuous improvement is key to staying ahead. By leveraging educational opportunities and staying updated on trends, your career will continue to grow and thrive.
Attend AOCS Masterclasses to learn directly from renowned industry experts who share their extensive experience and knowledge. These exclusive online events for AOCS members explore the historical depth of critical topics and look ahead to future trends and considerations – giving you unparalleled insights and practical tools for success.
Masterclasses feature:
- Diverse topics, from edible oil processing practices to innovative biosurfactants for cleaning, ensure there is something for everyone.
- Interactive live experience, including Q&A opportunities and practical exercises for real-world application.
- On-demand access allows you to learn at your own pace.
New classes are always in development—please check back soon for upcoming learning opportunities.
Past Masterclass Topics
Masterclasses
February 04, 2026
Valorization of Biobased Feedstocks: Lignin Trash to Treasure
This masterclass will cover the basics of obtaining cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin from biomass (biobased feedstocks). It starts with a quick overview of the (more mainstream) cellulose and hemicellulose-based products. Then, the majority of the course will focus on lignin and motivate the need for lignin valorization, even in a cellulosic and hemicellulosic context.
Masterclasses
December 03, 2025
Insights into the MOSH&MOAH Analytical Workflow
This masterclass will cover the topic of MOSH&MOAH, guiding the audience from a basic to a more advanced approach by providing a general insight into the main challenges that the analysis presents from an analytical viewpoint.
Masterclasses
August 27, 2025
Controlling Lipid Oxidation: Strategies for Preserving Food Quality
Lipid oxidation forms hydroperoxides, aldehydes, ketones, acids, and alcohols that reduce food quality, detrimentally influencing flavor, aroma, and nutrition. This presentation will describe the challenges associated with these unwanted reactions in food systems and strategies to control them. Join here on event day: https://www.aocs.org/resource/controlling-lipid-oxidation-strategies-for-preserving-food-quality
Masterclasses
February 26, 2025
Fat Crystallization
This masterclass will be divided into two parts. The first will cover the fundamental aspects of fat crystallization. After a short Q&A session, the second will delve into the compositional details of fats and the design of functional fat phases and discuss specific applications. Masterclass content is free for AOCS members. No additional registration is required.
Member Only
October 15, 2024
Solvent Extraction with Tim Kemper
Engage in an immersive masterclass on oilseed solvent extraction led by industry leader Tim Kemper, President, Desmet | Rosedowns | Stolz. This comprehensive course covers the essential role of oilseed microstructures, seed variety, and how these structures influence extraction techniques.
Masterclasses
October 02, 2024
Nonionic Surfactants: Examining Performance and Properties
This masterclass offers a deep look into nonionic surfactants, with a particular focus on ethoxylated alcohols, and addresses a wide-range of applications involving emulsification and surface wetting.