Lina Fernanda Ballesteros Giraldo (2C1B-8BF3-B3A3)

Curriculum Vitae

Lina Fernanda Ballesteros Giraldo

Lina Fernanda Ballesteros Giraldo is graduated in Food Science Engineering (2006) from the University of Caldas - Colombia, where received a meritorious mention and honors degree for the work developed in her thesis. She finished her Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Minho (2016), and subsequently, she started a postdoctoral position at the Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB) of the University of Minho. In 2021, Lina gained the Scientific Employment Stimulus - 3rd Edition, and since then, she has worked as a Junior researcher at CEB. Her research has been focused on the development of bio-based, active, and intelligent food packaging materials, and the re-utilization of agro-industrial wastes and natural resources to extract interest compounds for the food industry. During her journey in research, Lina has been involved in different national and international research projects. Currently, she is a team member of the project “From fossil to forest - Sustainable packaging and products to replace fossil plastic” (H2020-INFRADEV-2019-2, CEB Budget » 726 k€). Lina is also a Guest topic board member of the Foods and Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems journals. Until now, she has supervised 1 MSc thesis and has tutored several Ph.D. and MSc students. She has published 1 book, 27 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, 10 extended abstracts in international conferences, and 17 abstracts in national and international conferences, with approximately 1971 total cites (Scopus) and 2972 total cites (Google Scholar), which translate in an h-index of 12 and 14, respectively.

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Identification

Personal identification

Full name: Lina Fernanda Ballesteros Giraldo

Citation names

Ballesteros, Lina F.
Ballesteros, L.F.
Ballesteros, Lina Fernanda
Giraldo, Lina Fernanda Ballesteros

Author identifiers

Ciência ID: 2C1B-8BF3-B3A3
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2382-1210

Email addresses

linafernanda37@ceb.uminho.pt (Professional)

Addresses

Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Braga, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

https://www.ceb.uminho.pt/ (Professional)

Knowledge fields

Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology
Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Bioplastics
Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Bio-derived Novel Materials
Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Bioprocessing Technologies
Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Materials Engineering
Engineering and Technology - Nano-technology - Nano-materials
Engineering and Technology - Other Engineering and Technologies - Food and Beverages

Languages

Language	Speaking	Reading	Writing	Listening	Peer-review
Spanish; Castilian (Mother tongue)
Portuguese	Advanced (C1)	Advanced (C1)	Advanced (C1)	Advanced (C1)	Advanced (C1)
English	Upper intermediate (B2)	Advanced (C1)	Advanced (C1)	Upper intermediate (B2)	Advanced (C1)

Education

	Degree	Classification
2020 - 2021 Concluded	Evaluation of Zn-Fe nanoparticles migration from packaging materials to different food simulants (Pós-doutoramento) INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal
2011 - 2016 Concluded	Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering (Doutoramento) Universidade do Minho, Portugal "Extraction and characterization of polysaccharides and phenolic compounds from spent coffee grounds and their incorporation into edible films/coatings for food applications" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	17/20
2015 Concluded	Scholarship - Academic exchange to University of Vigo (Outros) Programa Iacobus, Portugal
2009 - 2010 Concluded	Academic English (Curso Técnico Superior Profissional) Latrobe University, Australia
2008 - 2009 Concluded	General English (Curso Técnico Superior Profissional) Carrik Institute, Australia
2007 Concluded	Harvest and postharvest handling of fruits and vegetables (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica) Servicio National de Aprendizaje, Colombia
2001 - 2006 Concluded	Food Science Engineering (Licenciatura) Universidad de Caldas, Colombia "Design of the cassava flour production line at the pilot plant of Victoria- Caldas" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	16/20
2005 Concluded	HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica) Servicio National de Aprendizaje, Colombia
2005 Concluded	Biotransformation processes: scaling of processes and continuous cropping (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica) Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
2005 Concluded	Food Packaging Technology (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica) Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
2003 Concluded	Non-conventional technologies applied to agroindustrial area (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica) Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
2000 Concluded	Academic Highschool (Bachelor) Colegio la Presentacion, Colombia

Affiliation

Science

	Category Host institution	Employer
2019 - Current	Researcher (Research)	Universidade do Minho, Portugal
	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2016 - 2019	Postdoc (Research)	Universidade do Minho, Portugal
	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2010 - 2011	Researcher (Research)	Universidade do Minho, Portugal
	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2006 - 2008	Researcher (Research)	Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia

2005 - 2006	Research Trainee (Research)	Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia

Others

	Category Host institution	Employer
2020 - 2021	Associate Member	Universidade do Minho, Portugal
	International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal
2011 - 2016	PhD student	Universidade do Minho, Portugal
	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal

Projects

Grant

	Designation	Funders
2011 - 2016	Extraction and characterization of polysaccharides and phenolic compounds from spent coffee grounds and their incorporation into edible films/coatings for food applications. SFRH/BD/80948/2011 PhD Student Fellow	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Concluded

Contract

	Designation	Funders
2021/05 - 2027	Development of multifunctional bio-based food packaging materials using biosynthetic metallic nanoparticles 2020.03280.CEECIND Principal investigator Universidade do Minho, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Ongoing
2019 - 2021	NANOXYPACK - Nano-sized oxygen scavenger for new active food packaging POCI-01- 0145-FEDER-030789 Research Fellow Universidade do Minho, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Ongoing
2017 - 2018	REDVALUE - Technological Alliance to complete the forest and agroindustrial production cycle, European project SOE1/P1/E0123 Post-doc Fellow	INTERREG IVC Concluded
2016 - 2018	CAM - Companhia de Alimentos de Malanje, Angola, Technology transfer - Developing and formulation of foods --- Post-doc	Concluded
2006 - 2008	ARCANO - Rural appropriation of agroindustrial competencies for new opportunities in Caldas. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). --- Technical development Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia	Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Colombia Concluded
2005 - 2006	Design and standardization of production processes for pilot plants donated by the Embassy of Japan to the department of Caldas-Colombia) --- Technical development Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia	Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Colombia Concluded

Other

	Designation	Funders
2023/07/01 - 2025/12/31	From fossil to forest - Sustainable packaging and products to replace fossil plastic N/A Researcher	Ongoing
2018 - 2019	Analysis of the antioxidants production in a biorefinery context and its preliminary application in the polymer industry NA Supervisor Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia	Concluded
2017 - 2017	Participation in writing project proposals - Nano-sized oxygen scavengers for new active food packaging (Approved – 239.000 €) POCI-01- 0145-FEDER-030789 Other Universidade do Minho, Portugal International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Ongoing
2005 - 2006	Design of the cassava flour production line at the pilot plant of Victoria- Caldas --- Other	Concluded

Outputs

Publications

Book	Ballesteros, Lina Fernanda; Michelin, Michele; Vicente, António Augusto; Teixeira, José António; Cerqueira, Miguel Ângelo. Lignocellulosic materials and their use in bio-based packaging. Springer International Publishing. 2018. Published • 10.1007/978-3-319-92940-8
Book chapter	Castro, Filipa; Ribeiro da Silva, Nuno; Silverio, Sara I.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Teixeira, José António. "Unit operations in extraction and purification of biological products". In Advances in Bioprocess Engineering. 2022. Ballesteros, Lina F; Lamsaf, H; Calderon V., S.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Pastrana, L.M.; Teixeira, José A.. "Active packaging systems based on metal and metal oxide nanoparticles". In Nanotechnology Enhanced Food Packaging. 2021. Published Mussatto, S.I.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Martins, S.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Use of Agro-Industrial Wastes in Solid-State Fermentation Processes". In Industrial Waste, 121-140. InTech: InTech, 2012. Published • 10.5772/36310
Conference paper	Ballesteros, Lina F.; Ramirez, Mónica J.; Machado, Ercilia M.S.; Orrego, Carlos E.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Extraction of antioxidant phenolic compounds by autohydrolysis of spent coffee grounds.". Paper presented in 12th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference, Porto, 2014. Published Ballesteros, L.F.; Teixeira, J.A.; Mussatto, S.I.. "Extraction and characterization of fibers and fibrous residues from coffee industry wastes". Paper presented in 1st International Conference on Natural Fibers, Portugal, Guimarães, 2013. Published Ballesteros, L.F.; Conde, T.; Teixeira, J.A.; Mussatto, S.I.. "Optimization of the extraction conditions for antioxidant phenolic compounds recovery from coffee silverskin". Paper presented in 11th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference, Lisbon, 2011. Published Mussatto, S.I.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Martins, S.; Maltos, D.A.F.; Aguilar, C.N.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Process conditions that maximize the fructoologosaccharides and ß-Fructofuranosidase production by Aspergillus japonicus under solid-state fermentation". Paper presented in XIV Congreso Nacional de Biotecnología y Bioingeniería, Querétaro, 2011. Published Ballesteros, L.F.; Conde, T.; Teixeira, J.A.; Mussatto, S.I.. "Production of antioxidant extracts from coffee silverskin". Paper presented in XIV Congreso Nacional de Biotecnología y Bioingeniería, Querétaro, 2011. Published Martins, S.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Mussatto, S.I.; Aguilar, Cristobal N.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Analyzing the viability of bioactive compounds recovery by solid-state fermentation using Trametes versicolor and Phanerochaete chrysosporium". Paper presented in XIV Congreso Nacional de Biotecnología y Bioingeniería, Querétaro, 2011. Published Ballesteros, L.F.; Martins, S.; Mussatto, S.I.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Bioactive compounds extraction from spent coffee grounds". Paper presented in 4th International congress on energy and environment engineering and management, Merida, 2011. Published Mussatto, S.I.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Martins, S.; Maltos, D.A.F.; Aguilar, C.N.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Use of coffee industry residue for fructooligosaccharides production by solid-state fermentation: influence of operational conditions". Paper presented in 4th International Congress on energy and environment engineering and management, Merida, 2011. Published Ballesteros, L. F.; Aya W.A.; Pineda, J.C.; Orrego. C. E.; Torres, J. A; Cardona, C. A.. "Agroindustralización de frutas del Magdalena Caldense". Paper presented in VI Seminario Internacional de Frutales, Manizales, 2006. Published Aya W.A; Cardona, C.A.; Pineda, J.C.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Sánchez, O.J.. "Aplicaciones de la Ingeniería de procesos en el diseño de los procesos agroindustriales". Paper presented in II Congreso Internacional de Diseño de Procesos Químicos y Biotécnológicos, Medellin, 2006. Published
Conference poster	Ballesteros, Lina F.; Lamsaf, Hafsae; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Genisheva, Zlatina; Lorenzo M. Pastrana; Carvalho, Sandra; Teixeira, José A.; Calderon, V. Sebastian. "Use of metallic and bimetallic nanoparticles as constituents of active bio-based films". Paper presented in 3rd Bio IberoAmérica, 2022. Genisheva, Zlatina; Lamsaf, Hafsae; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Lorenzo M. Pastrana; Carvalho, Sandra; Teixeira, José A.; Calderon, V. Sebastian. "Novel active biopolymer materials for the food packaging". Paper presented in 3rd Bio IberoAmérica, 2022. Lamsaf, Hafsae; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Teixeira, José A.; Lorenzo M. Pastrana; Rebouta, Luis; Carvalho, Sandra; Calderon, V. Sebastian. "Iron effect on the oxidation, colour and antibacterial activity of zinc nanostructures for active food packaging produced by magnetron sputtering". Paper presented in NanoPT2020, 2020. Jesus, Meirielly S.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Pereira, Ricardo N.; Genisheva, Zlatina; Teixeira, José A.; Domingues, Lucília. "Extraction of bioactive compounds from vine pruning residues by using ohmic heating and conventional heating techniques". Paper presented in 2nd Food Chemistry conference: shaping the future of food quality, safety, nutrition and health, Sevilla - Spain, 2019. Pino-Hernández, Enrique; Fasolin, Luiz H; Saraiva, J.A.; Abrunhosa, Luís; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Pereira, Ricardo N.; Teixeira, José A.. "Effects of hydrothermal and high-pressure processing on structural and physicochemical properties of starches from chestnuts". Paper presented in 8th International symposium on delivery of functionality in complex food systems, Porto - Portugal, 2019. Fonseca, Carla S; Da Silva, Nuno R.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Silverio, Sara C.; Teixeira, José A.. "Production, extraction and characterization of natural fungal pigments from Penicillium sp". Paper presented in 11th European symposium on Biochemical engineering sciences, Lisbon - Portugal, 2018. Pinhero Rutelene; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, M.A.; Rodrigues, Antonio M.C.; Silva Luiza H.M.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Extraction and characterization of polysaccharides from non-traditional Brazilian Amazon sources". Paper presented in MicroBiotec 2015, Evóra - Portugal, 2015. Ballesteros, Lina F.; Ramirez, Monica J.; Teixeira, J.A.; Mussatto, S.I.. "Extraction of Polysaccharides by autohydrolysis of spent coffee grounds and characterization of their antioxidant properties". Paper presented in IFT 14 Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans (LA) - USA, 2014. Ballesteros, Lina F.; Conde, Teresa; Teixeira, J.A.; Mussatto, S.I.. "Application of statistical experimental methods to maximize the extraction of antioxidant phenolic compounds from coffee silverskin". Paper presented in 1ro fórum statística, Guimarães - Portugal, 2012. Ballesteros, L.F.; Cerqueria, M.A.; Vicente, A.A.; Teixeira, J.A.; Mussatto, S.. "Extraction and characterization of polysaccharides from spent coffee grounds". Paper presented in IAMAW 1st International Workshop, Santarem - Portugal, 2012. Mussatto, S.I.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Martins, S.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Extraction of bioactive compounds from spent coffee grounds". Paper presented in Asian Congress on Biotechnology, Shanghai - China, 2011. Ballesteros, L.F; Martins, S.; Mussatto, S.I.; Teixeira, J.A.. "Physicochemical characterization of coffee industry wastes and their fibrous residues". Paper presented in Environmental Health 2011: Resetting our Priorities, Salvador - Brazil, 2011.
Journal article	Ballesteros, Lina F.; Lamsaf, H.; Trilho, Andreia; Carvalho, Isabel; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Lorenzo M. Pastrana; Carvalho, Sandra; Teixeira, Jose A; Calderon, V. S. "Zn-coated poly (lactic acid) films for multifunctional food packaging applications". ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2024): Submitted Lamsaf, H; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Pastrana, Lorenzo; Teixeira, José A.; Carvalho, S; Calderon, V. S. "Nanoscale Zn/Fe multilayer systems used in the production of active and intelligent packaging materials". Applied Surface Science (2024): Submitted Pena, Carlos A.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Rodríguez, Héctor; Rodil, Eva; Teixeira, José A.; Michelin, Michele. "Laccase-mediator system for the ionic liquid-assisted treatment of a technical lignin with partial dissolution". Biomass and Bioenergy 177 (2023): 106928. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106928. Accepted • 10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106928 Pino-Hernández, Enrique; Fasolin, Luiz Henrique; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Pinto, Carlos A.; Saraiva, Jorge A.; Abrunhosa, Luís; Teixeira, José António. "Structural and Physicochemical Properties of Starch from Rejected Chestnut: Hydrothermal and High-Pressure Processing Dependence". Molecules 28 2 (2023): 700. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28020700. 10.3390/molecules28020700 Pinheiro, R.C.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Cerqueira, M.A.; Rodrigues, A.M.C.; Teixeira, J.A.; Silva, L.H.M.. "Peach palm (Bactris gasipaes Kunth) and mammee apple (Mammea americana L.) seeds: Properties and potential of application in industry". LWT 170 (2022): 114089. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114089. 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114089 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Teixeira, José A.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.. "Active Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Edible Coatings for the Extension of Fresh Goldenberries Shelf-Life". Horticulturae 8 10 (2022): 936. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8100936. 10.3390/horticulturae8100936 Lamsaf, Hafsae; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Teixeira, José A.; Pastrana, Lorenzo M.; Rebouta, Luís; Carvalho, Sandra; Calderon, Sebastian. "Zn and Zn-Fe Nanostructures with Multifunctional Properties as Components for Food Packaging Materials". Nanomaterials 12 12 (2022): 2104. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano12122104. 10.3390/nano12122104 Quero, Javier; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Ferreira-Santos, Pedro; Velderrain-Rodriguez, Gustavo R.; Rocha, Cristina M. R.; Pereira, Ricardo N.; Teixeira, José A.; et al. "Unveiling the Antioxidant Therapeutic Functionality of Sustainable Olive Pomace Active Ingredients". Antioxidants 11 5 (2022): 828. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox11050828. 10.3390/antiox11050828 Fonseca, Carla S.; da Silva, Nuno R.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Basto, Bruna; Abrunhosa, Luís; Teixeira, José A.; Silvério, Sara C.. "Penicillium brevicompactum as a novel source of natural pigments with potential for food applications". Food and Bioproducts Processing 132 (2022): 188-199. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2022.01.007. Published • 10.1016/j.fbp.2022.01.007 Gautério, Gabrielle Victoria; Amorim, Cláudia ; Silverio, Sara I.; Cardoso, Beatriz B.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Alves, Joana I.; Pereira, Maria Alcina; et al. "Hydrolysates containing xylooligosaccharides produced by different strategies: structural characterization, antioxidant and prebiotic activities". Sara C. Silvério (2022): Submitted Lamsaf, H.; Lenzi, V.; Marques, L.; Rebouta, L.; Carvalho, S.; Ballesteros, L.F.; Cerqueira, M.A.; et al. "Zn-Fe Flower-like nanoparticles growth by gas condensation". Materials Letters 297 (2021): 129916. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.129916. Published • 10.1016/j.matlet.2021.129916 Costa, Sofia M.; Ferreira, Diana P.; Teixeira, Pilar; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Teixeira, José A.; Fangueiro, Raul. "Active natural-based films for food packaging applications: The combined effect of chitosan and nanocellulose". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 177 (2021): 241-251. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.105. Published • 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.105 Pino-Hernández, Enrique; Pereira, Ricardo N.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Vicente, António A.; Abrunhosa, Luís; Teixeira, José A.. "Effects of Moderate Electric Fields on the Post-harvest Preservation of Chestnuts". Food and Bioprocess Technology 14 5 (2021): 920-934. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11947-021-02612-3. 10.1007/s11947-021-02612-3 Coelho, Eduardo; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Domingues, Lucília; Vilanova, Mar; Teixeira, José A.. "Production of a Distilled Spirit Using Cassava Flour as Raw Material: Chemical Characterization and Sensory Profile". Molecules 25 14 (2020): 3228. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25143228. Published • 10.3390/molecules25143228 Jesus, Meirielly S.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Pereira, Ricardo N.; Genisheva, Zlatina; Carvalho, Ana C.; Pereira-Wilson, Cristina; Teixeira, José A; Domingues, Lucília. "Ohmic heating polyphenolic extracts from vine pruning residue with enhanced biological activity". Food Chemistry 316 (2020): 126298. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126298. 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126298 Marín-Valencia, Paula Andrea; Carmona-Garcia, Estefanny; Poveda Giraldo, Jhonny Alejandro; Arias Duque, Nayda Patricia; Ballesteros, Lina Fernanda; Cardona Alzate, Carlos Ariel. "The integral use of aromatic plants: prefeasibility comparison of stand-alone and biorefinery processes using thyme (Thymus vulgaris) as base case". Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 11 2 (2020): 681-691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00734-w. 10.1007/s13399-020-00734-w Salas-Méndez, Esperanza de Jesús; Vicente, Antonio; Pinheiro, Ana Cristina; Ballesteros, Lina Fernanda; Silva, Pedro; Rodríguez-García, Raúl; Hernández-Castillo, Francisco Daniel; et al. "Application of edible nanolaminate coatings with antimicrobial extract of Flourensia cernua to extend the shelf-life of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruit". Postharvest Biology and Technology 150 (2019): 19-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.12.008. Published • 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.12.008 Fernandes, C.; Calderon V., S.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Pastrana, L.M.; Teixeira, José A.; Ferreira, P.J.; Carvalho, S.. "Carbon-based sputtered coatings for enhanced chitosan-based films properties". Applied Surface Science 433 (2018): 689-695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.10.088. Published • 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.10.088 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Production and physicochemical properties of carboxymethyl cellulose films enriched with spent coffee grounds polysaccharides". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 106 (2018): 647-655. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.08.060. Published • 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.08.060 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Ramirez, Monica J.; Orrego, Carlos E.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Encapsulation of antioxidant phenolic compounds extracted from spent coffee grounds by freeze-drying and spray-drying using different coating materials". Food Chemistry 237 (2017): 623-631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.05.142. Published • 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.05.142 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Ramirez, Mónica J.; Orrego, Carlos E.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Optimization of autohydrolysis conditions to extract antioxidant phenolic compounds from spent coffee grounds". Journal of Food Engineering 199 (2017): 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2016.11.014. Published • 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2016.11.014 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Extraction of polysaccharides by autohydrolysis of spent coffee grounds and evaluation of their antioxidant activity". Carbohydrate Polymers 157 (2017): 258-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.09.054. Published • 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.09.054 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Characterization of polysaccharides extracted from spent coffee grounds by alkali pretreatment". Carbohydrate Polymers 127 (2015): 347-354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.03.047. Published • 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.03.047 Ballesteros, Lina F.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Chemical, Functional, and Structural Properties of Spent Coffee Grounds and Coffee Silverskin". Food and Bioprocess Technology 7 12 (2014): 3493-3503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11947-014-1349-z. 10.1007/s11947-014-1349-z Ballesteros, Lina F.; Teixeira, José A.; Mussatto, Solange I.. "Selection of the Solvent and Extraction Conditions for Maximum Recovery of Antioxidant Phenolic Compounds from Coffee Silverskin". Food and Bioprocess Technology 7 5 (2013): 1322-1332. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11947-013-1115-7. 10.1007/s11947-013-1115-7 Mussatto, Solange I.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Martins, Silvia; Maltos, Dulce A. F.; Aguilar, Cristóbal N.; Teixeira, José A.. "Maximization of Fructooligosaccharides and ß-Fructofuranosidase Production by Aspergillus japonicus under Solid-State Fermentation Conditions". Food and Bioprocess Technology 6 8 (2012): 2128-2134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11947-012-0873-y. Published • 10.1007/s11947-012-0873-y Mussatto, Solange I.; Ballesteros, Lina F.; Martins, Silvia; Teixeira, José A.. "Extraction of antioxidant phenolic compounds from spent coffee grounds". Separation and Purification Technology 83 (2011): 173-179. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2011.09.036. Published • 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.09.036
Thesis / Dissertation	Giraldo, Lina Fernanda Ballesteros. "Extraction and characterization of polysaccharides and phenolic compounds from spent coffee grounds and their incorporation into edible films/coatings for food applications". PhD, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1822/43053. Lina F. Ballesteros. "Design of the cassava flour production line at the pilot plant of Victoria- Caldas". Degree, 2006.

Activities

Oral presentation

	Presentation title	Event name Host (Event location)
2023	More than coloring agents: natural pigments with antimicrobial activity	Microbiotec -Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology (Portugal)
2022	Metallic nanostructures as bio-based active packaging components for food applications	Primer Seminario Virtual: Desarrollo y Procesos Sostenibles (Mexico)
2022	Metallic nanostructures as bio-based active packaging components for food applications	Seminar on Sustainable development and processes (Puebla, Mexico)
2020	Zn-Fe bimetallic nanostructured films for packaging materials	9th Global Conference on Materials science and engineering (CMSE 2020) Online Conference
2013	Extraction and characterization of fibers and fibrous residues from coffee industry wastes	1st International Conference on Natural Fibers (Portugal)
2011	Production of antioxidant extracts from coffee silverskin	XIV Congreso Nacional de Biotecnología y Bioingeniería (Mexico)
2006	Agroindustralización de frutas del Magdalena Caldense. VI Seminario Internacional de Frutales	VI Seminario Internacional de Frutales (Colombia)

Supervision

	Thesis Title Role	Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2018 - 2019	Analysis of the antioxidants production in a biorefinery context and its preliminary application in the polymer industry Co-supervisor of Paula Andrea Marín Valencia	Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Manizales, Colombia

Event organisation

	Event name Type of event (Role)	Institution / Organization
2007 - Current	ARCANO, Transfer technology – Inauguration of the Pilot plant of the municipality of Victoria - Design of a cassava flour production line, National University of Colombia (2007)
2018/02/08 - 2018/02/08	REDVALUE Seminar - New technologies for the valorization of agro-industrial residues aiming at food application (2018) Seminar (Member of the Organising Committee)	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2018 - 2018	REDVALUE (Technological Alliance to complete the forest and agroindustrial production cycle) - 2nd European consortium meeting (2018) Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal

Event participation

	Activity description Type of event	Event name Institution / Organization
2020 - Current	Outreach activities within the Scientifically Probable Program (Programa Cientificamente Provável -https://www.rbe.mec.pt/np4/2164.html Workshop

Jury of academic degree

	Topic Role	Candidate name (Type of degree) Institution / Organization
2022	Characterization of thermophilic lipolytic enzymes. Searching and study of microorganisms and enzymes with biotechnological interest from Galician hot springs. (Thesis) Arguer	Roberto González González (PhD) Universidade de Vigo - Campus Ourense, Spain
2021	Bioprocessing of macroalgae for bioactive compounds production with food and feed applications (Thesis) Main arguer	Ana Isabel Freitas Baptista (Master) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2020	Production of protein hydrolysate from rice bran using immobilized protease on lignocellulosic waste (Thesis) Arguer	Yeimy Alejandra Rodríguez Restrepo (PhD) Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Manizales, Colombia
2018	Design of Biorefineries from Lignocellulosics Through The Use of Thermodynamic Concepts (Thesis) Arguer	Daissy Lorena Restrepo Serna (Master) Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Manizales, Colombia

Association member

	Society Organization name	Role
2014/04 - 2015/03	Institute of Food Technologists

Committee member

	Activity description Role	Institution / Organization
2022 - Current	Guest Topic Board Member of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems - Frontiers
2021 - Current	Guest Topic Board Member of Foods Journal (ISSN 2304-8158) - MDPI

Mentoring / Tutoring

	Topic	Student name
2023 - Current	Extraction of bioactive compounds from soursop leaves using deep eutectic solvents	Laís Oton (PhD student in Health Biotechnology and Bioengineering from Federal University of Ceará,
2020 - 2021	Laccase-mediator system for the ionic liquid-assisted treatment of a technical lignin with partial dissolution	Carlos A. Pena (PhD student in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santiago de Compostela)
2018 - 2021	Study of food processing technologies to eliminate the occurrence of fungi and mycotoxins.	Enrique Hernández (PhD student in Food Science, Technology, and Nutrition from University of Minho)
2019 - 2020	Biological activity of different extracts containing natural fungal pigments.	Gabriela Morais Silva (Degree student from Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
2019 - 2020	Production and characterization of xylanolytic enzymes and xylooligosaccharides from agroindustrial substrates.	Gabrielle Gautério (PhD student from Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil)
2018 - 2019	A biorefinery approach for valorization of winemaking residues	Meirielly Jesus ( PhD student in Chemical and Biological Engineering from de University of Minho)
2018 - 2018	Biorefineries Design and Analysis: An integral methodological approach.	Valentina Aristizabal (PhD student in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Colombia
2018 - 2018	Extraction of bioactive compounds from olive pomace by using two-phase aqueous systems.	Christian Botero (Master student in Chemical Engineering from National University of Colombia
2018 - 2018	Production, extraction and characterization of a natural fungal pigment	Carla Silva Fonseca (Master student in Biotechnology from University of Minho)
2017 - 2018	Nutritional composition, quality and safety of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), and its use in the formulation of gluten-free bread.	Christian Encina (PhD student in Food Science, Technology, and Nutrition from the University of Minh
2017 - 2017	Development of edible nanolayered coatings with antimicrobial resins of Flourensia spp. and their application to extend the shelf-life of postharvest fruits.	Esperanza Salas Méndez (PhD student from Antonio Narro Agrarian Autonomous University, México)
2016 - 2016	Filmes Finos à Base de Carbono Depositados em Substratos Biodegradáveis para Embalagens Alimentares Inteligentes.	Catarina Fernandes ( Master student in Materials Engineering from University of Minho)
2015 - 2015	Extraction and characterization of polysaccharides from non-traditional Brazilian Amazon sources.	Rutelene Pinhero (PhD student from University Federal of Pará, Brazil)
2012 - 2012	Extraction of antioxidant phenolic compounds by autohydrolysis of spent coffee grounds.	Monica J. Ramirez (Master student in Chemical Engineering from National University of Colombia)

Other jury / evaluation

	Activity description	Institution / Organization
2014 - Current	Referee for international journals including Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, Antioxidants, International Journal of Fruit Science, Future Foods, Foods, Molecules, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Waste and Biomass Valorization and Scientific Reports.
2017 - 2017	Jury of the project proposal "Production of antioxidants compounds by solid-state fermentation of winery and olive mill wastes" of the Master candidate in Bioengineering and Bioengineering Cátia Sofia Mendes da Silva	Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal

Distinctions

Award

2006	Honors degree Thesis (meritorious mention) Food science engineering University of Caldas, Portugal
2000	Best student - High school Colegio de la Presentación, Portugal

Other distinction

2020	Scientific Employment Stimulus - Individual Call (CEEC- Individual - 3th Edition) Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), Portugal
2015	Scholarship - Academic exchange to University of Vigo Programa Iacobus, Portugal
2012	Scholarship PhD student - Chemical and Biological engineering Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), Portugal