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.

Join an AOCS Division to unlock:

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

Current AOCS members can email membership@aocs.org to join a Division.

New AOCS members can become a part of a Division when they join AOCS.

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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.

Annual member dues $20.

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Lisa Clement, Cargill Inc., USA
lisa_clement@cargill.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Giorgia Purcaro, University of Liège, Belgium
gpurcaro@uliege.be

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

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Susan Seegers, Bunge North America, USA
susan.seegers@bunge.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.

Annual member dues $20. 

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Tim Ulmasov, Biogenerator, USA
agregen.oilseeds@gmail.com

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Sarah Moran (Willett), Kerry, Inc., USA  
sarah.willett@kerry.com

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

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Sarah Moran (Willett), RD&A Scientist, USA 
sarah.willett@kerry.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.

Annual member dues $20. 

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

To participate in annual meeting technical programming, contact:
Vice Chair
Filip Van Bockstaele, Ghent University, Belgium
Filip.VanBockstaele@UGent.be

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary-Treasurer
Andrew Gravelle, University of California-Davis, USA
agravelle@ucdavis.edu

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Burcu Guldiken, Research Scientist, Botaneco, Calgary, AB 
bguldiken@botaneco.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.

Annual member dues $20. 

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-Treasurer
Jake Olson, TerViva, USA
jake.olson@terviva.com

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Jake Olson, TerViva, USA
jake.olson@terviva.com

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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.

Annual member dues $15. 

To get involved, contact:
Chair
Eric Cochran, Iowa State University, USA
ecochran@iastate.edu

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-Treasurer
Majher Sarker, USDA ARS ERRC, USA
majher.sarker@usda.gov

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Majher Sarker, USDA, USA
majher.sarker@usda.gov

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

Annual member dues $15. 

To get involved, contact:
Chair
J. David Pinkston, ADM, USA
david.pinkston@adm.com

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-Treasurer
Marc Pignitter, University of Vienna, Austria
marc.pignitter@univie.ac.at

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Nora Yang, Kalsec Inc., USA
nyang@kalsec.com

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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).

Annual member dues $20. 

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
Tao Fei, Huzhou Agricultural Bureau, China
mighty0223@163.com

To engage in upcoming networking events, contact:
Secretary-Treasurer
Zifan Wan, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, USA
wanzi@uwplatt.edu

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Zifan Wan, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, USA
wanzi@uwplatt.edu

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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.

Annual member dues $10.

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-Treasurer
Darren Litle, Arisdyne, USA
dlitle@arisdyne.com  

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Brent German, Blind Corner Solutions, LLC., USA
hbrentgerman@gmail.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.

Annual member dues $20. 

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
Nandika Bandara, University of Manitoba, Canada
nandika.bandara@umanitoba.ca

Treasurer
Yonghui Li, Kansas State University, USA
yonghui@ksu.edu

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Nandika Bandara, University of Manitoba, Canada
nandika.bandara@umanitoba.ca 

Newsletter Editor
Yifu Chu, University of Alberta, Canada
yifu4@ualberta.ca

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Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Kraft Heinz Food Company, USA
mahfuzur.rahman@kraftheinz.com

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

Annual member dues $30. 

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-Treasurer
Lucas Moore, Colonial Chemical, USA
lucas.moore@colonialchem.com

To contribute newsletter content, contact:
Newsletter Editor
Rob Zehr, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., USA
robert.zehr@churchdwight.com

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