Fernanda Santos

Fernanda Santos is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs for Bioprocessing Science at North Carolina State University's Department of Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences. She also co-directs undergraduate programs for Food Science. Her expertise lies in food safety across pre/post-harvest sectors, alternative pathogen control techniques, and food packaging innovations. She actively redesigns courses and pioneered the 'Discovery Series' to engage non-majors in food science topics.

Education: PhD in Poultry Science and Animal Science (North Carolina State University, 2006), BS in Veterinary Medicine (Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil, 2000).

Research focuses on food safety systems, shelf-life extension via packaging, and undergraduate research mentorship. Teaching includes courses like FS 475 (Design in Food Science), FSA 520 (Pre-Harvest Safety), and FS 553 (Food Laws).

Awarded the RED Core Teaching Certification. Member of professional organizations including the International Association for Food Protection and American Society for Microbiology.

Leads Food Safety and Foodborne Disease Prevention initiatives within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.