Evandro Leite de SouzaEvandro L. de Souza, PhD is an Associate Professor in Department of Nutrition, Health Science Center, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. He is also Head Researcher, Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Halth Science Center, Federal University of Paraiba. His research expertise deals with food microbiology, focusing on characterization of new probiotics and prebiotic ingredients and their potential application in foods, beverages and supplements (healthcare biotechnology), as well as on effects of bioactive compounds on physiological functions, pathogenicity and resistance/tolerance of food-related microorganisms. He has published over 200 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters with focus on development and applications of probiotics, prebiotics and other bioactive components/compounds in foods and beverages and their potential health promoting properties. Read More Read Less