Divisions

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At AOCS, we believe in the power of knowledge, collaboration, and professional growth. AOCS Divisions are a way for you to join a focused community that aligns with your passion and expertise. As a Division member, you’ll get opportunities to accelerate your professional growth, stay at the forefront of advancements, and make meaningful connections with like-minded professionals.

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  • A collaborative community in your specific area of interest.
  • Exclusive resources tailored to your industry.
  • Focused networking opportunities.

AOCS members can join any Division for free as part of their membership.

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Analytical Biotechnology Edible Applications Technology Health and Nutrition Industrial Oil Products Lipid Oxidation and Quality Phospholipid Processing Protein and Co-Products Surfactants and Detergents

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

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Giorgia Purcaro, University of Liège, Belgium
gpurcaro@uliege.be

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Lisa Clement, Cargill Inc., USA
lisa_clement@cargill.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Francesca Giuffrida, Nestle Research, Switzerland
francesca.giuffrida@rdls.nestle.com 

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Yao Lu, DSM, USA
yao.lu@dsm.com

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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.

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Tim Ulmasov, Cquesta, Inc.
tim.ulmasov@cquesta.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Sarah Moran (Willett), Coca Cola
samoran@coca-cola.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Laura Castellanos-Suarez, The Ohio State University, USA
castellanossuarez.1@osu.edu

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Helen Zhao, Procter & Gamble
zhao.he.1@pg.com

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

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Kaustuv Bhattacharya, IFF, Denmark
Kaustuv.Bhattacharya@iff.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Andrew Gravelle, University of California-Davis, USA
agravelle@ucdavis.edu

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Oluwafemi (Femi) Coker, University of Saskatchewan
oluwafemi.coker@usask.ca

To contribute to membership communications contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Maria Lidia Herrera, Escuela de Ciencia y Tecnologia
mlidiaherrera@gmail.com

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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. 

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Ignacio Vieitez, PEDECIBA Quimica-UdelaR, Montevideo
ivieitez@fq.edu.uy

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Rinat Ran-Ressler, Nestle, USA
rinat.ran-ressler@rd.nestle.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Vermont Dia, University of Tennessee, USA
vdia@utk.edu

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Hongbing Fan, University of Kentucky, USA
hongbing.fan@uky.edu

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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.

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Majher Sarker, USDA ARS ERRC, USA
majher.sarker@usda.gov

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Shanon Terry, Bunge, USA
shanon.terry@bunge.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
BK Sharma, USDA ARS ERRC, USA
brajendra.sharma@usda.gov

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Baochen Fang, North Dakota University, USA
baochen.fang@ndus.edu

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

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Marc Pignitter, University of Vienna, Austria
marc.pignitter@univie.ac.at

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Drew Elder, Kalsec, USA
delder@kalsec.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Fernanda Dias, University of Minnesota, USA
ffgdias@umn.edu

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Han Peng, UC Davis, USA
hanp@mun.ca

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

The Division maintains a close working relationship with the International Lecithin and Phospholipid Society (ILPS).

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Sugasini Maliga Dhavamani, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
dhavamsuga@gmail.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Andrea Stange, Bunge, USA
andrea.stange@bunge.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Gulustan Ozturk, University of Wisconsin, USA
gozturk@wisc.edu

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Prasuna Desam, ADM, USA
prasuna.desam@adm.com

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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.

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Guang (Gil) Wang, Bunge, USA
gil.wang@bunge.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Juliana Leite Nobrega de Moura Bell, University of California-Davis, USA
jdemourabell@ucdavis.edu

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Scott Korte, N. Hunt Moore & Assoc., USA
scott@nhmoore.com

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Narendra Rao Kodali, Retired
kodali_rao@yahoo.com

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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 deallergenation; extrusion and texturization; industrial ultrafiltration and reverseosmosis membrane technology; and waste management.

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Lingyun Chen, University of Alberta, Canada
lingyun.chen@ualberta.ca

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Kaustav Majumder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
kaustav.majumder@unl.edu

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Nandika Bandara, University of Manitoba, Canada
nandika.bandara@umanitoba.ca

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Yonghui Li, Kansas State University, USA
yonghui@ksu.edu

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

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Sanja Natali, ExxonMobile, USA
sanja.natali@exxonmobil.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Hongwei Shen, Colgate-Palmolive Company, USA
hongwei_shen@colpal.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary, Education and Events
Zhenyu Zhang, University of Birmingham, UK
z.j.zhang@bham.ac.uk

To contribute to membership communications, contact:
Secretary, Membership Communications
Lucas Moore, Colonial Chemical, USA
lucas.moore@colonialchem.com

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