Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain.
Rosa Zapata Arráez is a dedicated researcher at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, currently pursuing her doctoral thesis on the valorization of citrus by-products. She has an extensive educational background in Chemistry with a specialization in sustainability, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. Rosa has published several research articles on bioactive compounds synthesis and chemical analysis, demonstrating her deep commitment to sustainable chemistry and environmental impact. She is proficient in a variety of spectroscopy techniques, including NMR, UV-vis, and IR, and is skilled in HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS. Rosa is also actively engaged in consultancy work, helping industry partners optimize food preservation techniques.
Profile
Education 🎓
Rosa completed her Bachelor's in Chemistry, specializing in sustainability, analytical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. Throughout her academic journey, she earned several competitive scholarships, which culminated in her first scientific article publication. Her doctoral thesis at Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena focuses on citrus by-product valorization, where she applies advanced analytical techniques to extract antioxidant compounds.
Experience 💼
Rosa's professional experience includes a combination of research and consultancy. She has contributed to multiple research projects, with her current focus being the valorization of citrus by-products through antioxidant extraction and chemical analysis. Rosa is also part of a transfer project with Pozo Sur, a Spanish company focusing on the preservation of dragon fruit (pitahaya) at varying temperatures to monitor the evolution of its physicochemical properties.
Research Interests 🔬
🌱 Sustainable Chemistry & By-Product Valorization
Rosa's research focuses on sustainable chemistry, with an emphasis on the valorization of food by-products, particularly citrus by-products. Her work aims to develop eco-friendly methods for extracting valuable compounds, reducing waste, and enhancing the sustainability of food production.
🧪 Analytical Chemistry & Advanced Techniques
She has a strong passion for analytical chemistry, utilizing spectroscopy techniques such as NMR, UV-vis, and IR for the characterization of bioactive compounds. Additionally, she applies HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS methods to accurately extract, separate, and analyze compounds with potential health benefits.
⚛️ Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
Rosa is also interested in the induction of bioactive compound synthesis through abiotic stress, investigating how external factors can enhance the production of beneficial compounds in plants.
💊 Applications in Food & Pharmaceutical Industries
Her research extends to the food and pharmaceutical industries, exploring the potential of bioactive compounds for improving food quality, developing functional ingredients, and contributing to health-promoting innovations.
Awards 🏆
Rosa has received numerous academic and research accolades, including recognition for her scientific contributions to sustainable chemistry.
She has been honored with competitive scholarships throughout her education and continues to make significant strides in her field with publications in reputable journals.
Selected Publications 📑
Diversity of Color, Infrared Spectra, and Phenolic Profile Correlation in Citrus Fruit Peels
Conference Paper, 2025-02-07
Contributors: Rosa Zapata, Lorena Martínez-Zamora, Francisco Artés-Hernández
Wounding Citrus Peel By-Products as Abiotic Stress to Induce the Synthesis of Phenolic Compounds?
Horticulturae, 2024-08-21
Contributors: Rosa Zapata, Lorena Martínez-Zamora, Marina Cano-Lamadrid, Francisco Artés-Hernández
Monocyclopentadienyltitanium(III) Complexes with Hydridoborato Ligands
Organometallics, 2023-06-26
Contributors: Adrián Calvo-Molina, Estefanía del Horno, Jesús Jover, Adrián Pérez-Redondo, Carlos Yélamos, Rosa Zapata