João M RochaJoão M. Rocha PhD, is researcher at Green Chemistry Laboratory (LAQV), REQUIMTE - Chemistry and Technology Network, in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences - University of Porto. His PhD is in Food Science and Engineeringfrom University of Lisbonhas. He is the Chair, Principal Coordinator and Grant Holder Scientific Representative of the COST Action Sourdomics (CA18101) with 55 countries from 5 Continents. He is also Secretary of the General Assembly board of the National Association of Science and Technology Researchers (ANICT). His research activities and interests related with cereal science and sourdough biotechnology encompasses: Phenotypic and genotypic screening and characterization of microorganisms; Design and development of fermentation processes and starter cultures; Production, extraction and purification of functional microbial metabolites; Design innovative food products and processes and valorization of by-products and food wastes; Food safety and ascertain the health promoting effects, environmental sustainability and economic feasibility of food. Read More Read Less