MARIA CONCEPCION MARTINEZ MADRID

Dr. Maria Concepcion Martinez Madrid is a Professor in the Department of Agrochemistry and Environment at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, where she teaches courses in Food Science and Technology. She has coordinated subjects like Chemistry I, Food Chemical Analysis, and Methodological Tools for Research in the Bachelor's and Master's programs, respectively.

• Research Focus: Agricultural chemistry, food science, and sustainable valorization of plant by-products
• Key Techniques: Hypobaric and ultrasonic processing, metabolomic profiling
• Applications: Functional beverages, microbial health, antioxidant development

Her work emphasizes persimmon (Diospyros kaki) and olive leaf by-products to develop dietary fiber, antioxidants, and anti-virulence compounds. She explores polyphenolic interactions with gut microbiota and investigates Cannabis chemotyping for accurate classification. Her affiliations include the Institute of Research, Development and Innovation in Healthcare Biotechnology of Elche and the University Senate.