Divisions

Interested in learning more or getting involved with Divisions? Contact Steph Adams.

Analytical

Promotes professional interest, communication, and expert competency in the analytical chemistry field.

Chair
Giorgia Purcaro, University of Liège, Belgium

Vice Chair
Lisa Clement, Cargill Inc., USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Francesca Giuffrida, Nestle Research, Switzerland

Secretary, Membership Communications
Yao Lu, DSM, USA

Biotechnology

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.

Chair
Tim Ulmasov, Cquesta, Inc.

Vice Chair
Sarah Moran (Willett), Coca Cola

Secretary, Education and Events
Laura Castellanos-Suarez, The Ohio State University, USA

Secretary, Membership Communications
Helen Zhao, Procter & Gamble

Edible Applications Technology

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

Chair
Kaustuv Bhattacharya, IFF, Denmark

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

Secretary, Education and Events
Oluwafemi (Femi) Coker, University of Saskatchewan

Secretary, Membership Communications
Maria Lidia Herrera, Escuela de Ciencia y Tecnologia

Health and Nutrition

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.

Chair
Ignacio Vieitez, PEDECIBA Quimica-UdelaR, Montevideo

Vice Chair
Rinat Ran-Ressler, Nestle, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Vermont Dia, University of Tennessee, USA

Secretary, Membership Communications
Hongbing Fan, University of Kentucky, USA

Industrial Oil Products

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.

Chair
Majher Sarker, USDA ARS ERRC, USA

Vice Chair
Shanon Terry, Bunge, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
BK Sharma, USDA ARS ERRC, USA

Secretary, Membership Communications
Baochen Fang, North Dakota University, USA

Lipid Oxidation and Quality

The Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division is for professionals in lipid oxidation with a major focus in food applications.

Chair
Marc Pignitter, University of Vienna, Austria

Vice Chair
Drew Elder, Kalsec, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Fernanda Dias, University of Minnesota, USA

Secretary, Membership Communications
Han Peng, UC Davis, USA

Phospholipid

Promotes professional interest, communication, and competence of experts in the phospholipid and lecithin field.

Chair
Sugasini Maliga Dhavamani, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Vice Chair
Andrea Stange, Bunge, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Gulustan Ozturk, University of Wisconsin, USA

Secretary, Membership Communications
Prasuna Desam, ADM, USA

Processing

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.

Chair
Guang (Gil) Wang, Bunge, USA

Vice Chair
Juliana Leite Nobrega de Moura Bell, University of California-Davis, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Scott Korte, N. Hunt Moore & Assoc., USA

Secretary, Membership Communications
Narendra Rao Kodali, Retired

Protein and Co-Products

The Protein and Co-Products Division includes members in the following areas: proteins and co-products from 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.

Chair
Lingyun Chen, University of Alberta, Canada

Vice Chair
Kaustav Majumder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Nandika Bandara, University of Manitoba, Canada

Secretary, Membership Communications
Yonghui Li, Kansas State University, USA

Surfactants and Detergents

Encompasses the sciences and technologies associated with the development and production of surfactants, detergents, and soaps.

Chair
Sanja Natali, ExxonMobile, USA

Vice Chair
Hongwei Shen, Colgate-Palmolive Company, USA

Secretary, Education and Events
Zhenyu Zhang, University of Birmingham, UK

Secretary, Membership Communications
Lucas Moore, Colonial Chemical, USA