Divisions

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, Amano Enzymes, USA 

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

Secretary, Membership Communications
Helen Zhao, Procter & Gamble 

Member At-Large 
Nadeem Akhtar, CBS Bio Platforms, Canada 

Student Liaison 
Victoria Acevedo, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA 

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, USA 

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, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Student Liaison 
Purlen Sezer Okur, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

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, USA 

Secretary, Education and Events
Prabhashis Bose, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA 

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

Member At-Large 
Cristina Chairez, University of Manitoba, Canada 

Student Liaison 
Ren Wang, University of Alberta, Canada 

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 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 

Student Liaison 
Tharushi Samarasinghe, University of Manitoba, Canada 

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, 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 

Student Liaison 
Chris Carter, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, USA 

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

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 

Student Liaison 
Jayashankar Jayaprakash, Hokkaido University, Japan

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
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
Ruchira Nandasiri, University of Manitoba, Canada 

Member At-Large 
Gozde Gulseren, PhD Student, University of Florida
Vinay Patel, Natures Crops International, Canada 

Student Liaison  
Surani Weeransundarage, University of Manitoba, Canada 

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, USA 

Vice Chair
Nandika Bandara, University of Manitoba, Canada 

Secretary, Education and Events
Yonghui Li, Kansas State University, USA 

Secretary, Membership Communications
Bishnu Karki, South Dakota State University, USA 

Member At-Large 
Mahfuzur Rahman, University of Arkansas, USA 

Student Liaison 
Thilini Dissanayake, University of Manitoba, Canada 

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
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 

Member At-Large 
Julian Barnes, Retired from Shell, Netherlands 

Student Liaison 
Sudipta Talukder, North Carolina State University, USA