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. Dr. María José Esteve Mas has distinguished herself as a pivotal scientist in the fields of food sciences, nutrition, and sustainability, distinguished by her ability to generate, communicate, and apply knowledge. Throughout her career, she has pioneered research in the valorization of agri-food waste, employing clean technologies such as natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and unconventional extraction methods, such as ultrasound and high-pressure. This research has led to the development of innovative hypotheses concerning the extraction and stability of bioactive compounds, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainability in the food industry. Her work has yielded high-quality results, which have been published in internationally renowned journals in the domains of Food Science and Technology and Nutrition and Dietetics. These researchers have cited her methods more than 1,500 times, positioning them as a reference in sustainability and the circular economy. Furthermore, her active participation in more than 60 international conferences in recent years, with 32 presentations (12 of them oral), reinforces her leadership in the global scientific field. Dr. Esteve has managed projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the Generalitat Valenciana, and private companies. Her research has focused on non-thermal technologies for food preservation and the sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds from citrus fruits. As a principal investigator, Dr. Esteve has exhibited exceptional leadership and management competencies in interdisciplinary and international contexts and has played a crucial role in the transfer of technology to the productive sector. She has collaborated with companies such as Cárnicas Serrano on projects that optimize industrial processes, resulting in agreements such as the license to use the 'Universitat de València' brand. Her innovative approach has also led to patents development, such as M2729746, and participation in social impact projects, such as valorizing the date from the Palmeral de Elche. She has demonstrated a commitment to food sustainability, promoting the circular economy through initiatives such as the reduction of food waste and the recovery of by-products. Her involvement in prominent platforms such as INNOTRANSFER, along with the execution of outreach initiatives, has contributed to knowledge dissemination concerning sustainable practices across diverse sectors. This initiative has effectively established a nexus between academic institutions, end users, and public and private organizations, fostering a collaborative environment for the advancement of sustainable practices in the field. Her dedication to the training of new generations is evident in her supervision of 13 PhD theses, three of which received extraordinary awards, and more than 30 master's theses. Notably, her supervision has included international research, such as the PhD of Adriana Margarita Viñas Ospino, which focused on eutectic solvents for the recovery of citrus waste. Dr. Esteve has encouraged the establishment of multidisciplinary teams, thereby promoting creativity and collaborative learning. Her role as a reviewer of scientific journals and evaluator of projects guarantees high-quality standards in scientific production. Furthermore, her work has laid the foundations for future business initiatives based on innovation. Dr. Esteve has established a strong collaboration network with global institutions, such as the Università degli Studi di Milano. Its active involvement in prominent international initiatives, such as Horizon2020, and its association with renowned networks like the 'European Network for Gastrointestinal Health Research' and 'Biolates' further amplifies her global impact on the scientific community. Furthermore, she has contributed as an independent expert in the selection of fellows for the Carolina Foundation, thereby strengthening educational programs in food security. These activities reflect her ability to integrate academic, social, and industrial efforts into a global framework. Dr. Esteve's professional portfolio exemplifies a unique synthesis of scientific excellence, technology transfer, and social impact. Her leadership and commitment to sustainability, the training of young researchers, and international collaboration position her as a key figure in the generation of knowledge and its application to face current global challenges.

. Número de sexenios de investigación: 4 (hasta: 2021) Número de sexenios de transferencia: 1 (hasta: 2009).

. Desarrollo científico o profesional de los doctores/as egresados/as. Scientific or professional development of graduate doctors. · Dr. Clara Cortés Fenollar: Associate Professor at the Universitat de València and accredited to contract doctor. · Dr. Ana Zulueta Albelda: Technician (R+D+I) in Confederación de Organizaciones de Panadería y Pastelería de la Comunidad Valenciana. Member of the UV research group NUTRALIMENT (INV-GIUV-198507). · Dr. Manuel Lozano Relaño: Professor at the University of Valencia. · Dr. Francisco Barba Orellana: Professor at the University of Valencia. · Dr. Juana Mª Carbonell Capella: Hired Partial Doctoral Professor-Universidad Católica de Valencia, Office of Pharmacy. · Dr. Kamila Araujo Lessa Santos associate professor University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and postdoctoral researcher Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science of the University of Porto (until 24/03/2021). · Dr. Magdalena Buniowska: Professor at the University of Rzeszów and collaborator at the Olimp Labs research center (Rzeszów, Poland). · Dr. Mª Jose Lavall Obiol. Pharmacy Office. · Dr. Mayra Lucía Anticona Barreto: Research Assistant Research Assistant at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (Lima, Peru) and University Professor at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Lima, Peru)..