Organisation profile
Organisation profile
We are a group of researchers (CERTA) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), which since 1993 specializes in innovation and knowledge transfer in the area of agri-food, and more specifically in Food Technology.
In CERTA-UAB we have the support of the Generalitat of Catalonia through ACCIÓ, as a TECNIO technology developer. This seal identifies us as a leading group in Catalonia for the generation of new technologies and their transfer to the company, either through the realization of R&D&i projects, or through the direct application of the developed technologies.
Directed by:
Antonio José Trujillo Mesa
Research lines
- Research lines:
- Food safety: Control of cleaning and disinfection of surfaces. Emerging technologies to ensure food security. Pathogenic and deteriorating microorganisms relevant to the food industry.
- Food Processing and Control: Combined process design. Development of optical sensors for the control of the food process. Processing of liquid / fluid foods by ultraviolet radiation. Food processing by high hydrostatic pressure. Liquid/fluid food processing by ultra-high pressure homogenization.
- Food Quality and Innovation: Development of nutritionally improved food products. Food for population groups with special needs. Bioactive compound delivery systems. Recovery of food by-products.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Marta Capellas Puig
- Department of Animal and Food Science
- Center for Innovation, Research and Transfer in Food Technology (CIRTTA)
Person: Affiliation to research, Lecturer
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Manuel Castillo Zambudio
- Department of Animal and Food Science
- Grup d'Optimització i Control del Processament d'Aliments per a la Indústria 4.0; OPTIpro4.0
- Center for Innovation, Research and Transfer in Food Technology (CIRTTA)
Person: Affiliation to research, Professor (non-goverment employee)
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Victoria Francisca Ferragut Perez
- Department of Animal and Food Science
- Center for Innovation, Research and Transfer in Food Technology (CIRTTA)
Person: Affiliation to research, Professor
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Electrospray dehydration for high-value liquid foods (Food-ElectroDry)
Castillo Zambudio, M. (Principal Investigator), Abad-Muñoz, L. (Collaborator), Esteve, J. (Collaborator), Gomez Palma, A. (Collaborator), Hosny Mohamed Ali, F. (Collaborator), Lacaita, S. (Collaborator), Martin Pinardi, L. (Collaborator), Perez Playa, B. (Collaborator), Salleras Freixas, M. (Collaborator) & Verdugo Gonzalez, L. (Collaborator)
16/09/25 → 15/03/27
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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PATHFOOD: Creating a Sustainable Functional Food Chain: A Pathway to EU Climate Neutrality and Improved Health
Sánchez Martín, M. J. (Principal Investigator), Boada Romero, R. (Investigator), Ferragut Perez, V. F. (Investigator), Llugany Olle, M. (Investigator), Trujillo Mesa, A. J. (Investigator), Henriquez Valido, I. D. L. T. (Investigator) & Perez Gonzalez, G. (Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/10/27
Project: International research project
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FUNCTIONALIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS BY THE APPLICATION OF DYNAMIC HOMOGENIZATION TECHNOLOGIES AND ULTRASOUNDS
Trujillo Mesa, A. J. (Principal Investigator), Ferragut Perez, V. F. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Capellas Puig, M. (Investigator), Juan Godoy, B. (Investigator), Saldo Periago, J. (Investigator) & Toldrà Alegret, M. (Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
Research output
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Phytochemical profile and antioxidant potential of sea buckthorn leaves : A comprehensive analysis of nutrients and bioactive compounds
Chenni, F. Z., Mighri, H., Ghanemi, F. Z., Hamenni, K., Bennour, N., Meziani, S., Sennous, K. & Saldo Periago, J., 12 Feb 2026, In: JSFA reports. 6, 3, p. 88-95Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Predictive modelling of Listeria monocytogenes survival and recovery in salmon and pork subjected to sous vide cooking at 55 °C
Vila Brugalla, M., Rivera Sánchez, S. M., Roig Sagués, A. X. & Hernández Herrero, M. M., 30 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 446, 111516.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Using front face fluorescence for rapid estimation of furosine concentration in heat treated milk : a kinetic study
González-Gallardo, C., Ayala Zárate, O. N., Hosny Mohamed Ali, F., Zamora, A., Saldo Periago, J. & Castillo Zambudio, M., Feb 2026, In: International Dairy Journal. 173, 106490.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Student theses
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Sales nitrificantes en productos cárnicos cocidos: efectividad en función de los parámetros de proceso
Yuquilema Malan, M. (Author), Mor Mur Francesch, M. (Director) & Ripollés Àvila, C. (Director), 30 Nov 2020Student thesis: Dissertation (TFM)
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Aplicación de las altas presiones hidrostáticas a la elaboración de queso de cabra
Buffa Dunat, M. N. (Author), Guamis Lopez, B. (Director) & Trujillo Mesa, A. J. (Director), 30 Sept 1999Student thesis: Project leading to the obtaining of DEA
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Influence of high pressure treatments on goat’s milk cheese for the improvement of its sensory and commercial characteristics
Nicolau Villellas, N. (Author), Guamis Lopez, B. (Director) & Buffa Dunat, M. N. (Director), 15 May 2015Student thesis: Doctoral thesis