Brigitte Martínez
Course coordinator
Brigitte Martínez holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering (2001) from the University of Vic and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, a degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Girona (2005) and a Master's in Human Nutrition and Food Quality from the University of Balearic Islands (2010). Specialist in the application and improvement of discontinuous heat treatments on different food matrices, to increase their useful life and sensory quality. In addition, it works on the application of new conservation technologies (microwaves, high pressure and radio frequencies) to obtain new products or processes adapted to consumer demands. He has extensive experience in contractual research activities with companies in the food sector and in dissemination activities, participating in the conferences and courses on thermal processes that have been carried out at IRTA since 2012.