Dr. María Dolores Muy Rangel, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Mexico.
María Dolores Muy Rangel, born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, is a prominent researcher and professor in food science and technology at the Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD). With over 34 years of experience, she has held key leadership roles, including Regional Coordinator at CIAD-Culiacán and President of the CIAD Academic Advisory Council. Her research, recognized for its impact on agricultural and nutraceutical advancements, spans numerous peer-reviewed publications. She has significantly contributed to food certification efforts in Mexico, showcasing her dedication to quality standards and industry innovation. 
Publication profile
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree: Biochemical Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Culiacán, 1988
- Master’s Degree: Master of Science, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, 1990
- Doctorate: Doctorate in Science, CIAD Culiacán and University of Georgia, 2002
- Research Experience: Over 34 years as a CIAD researcher, currently as Researcher Titular D
- Leadership Roles: CIAD-Culiacán Regional Coordinator (2014–2024), President of CIAD Academic Council (2009–2011)
Suitability For The Award
María Dolores Muy Rangel is a highly qualified candidate for the Women Researcher Award, exemplifying excellence in research, leadership, and contributions to the field of food science and technology.
Professional Development
María Dolores Muy Rangel has dedicated her career to advancing food science and technology in Mexico, specializing in agricultural innovations and food quality assurance. Through her research, she has pioneered new approaches in crop nutrient enhancement, particularly using ZnO nanoparticles, and has worked to understand consumer preferences in regional agricultural products like mangoes. Her active role in CIAD includes promoting Mexico Calidad Suprema, a certification initiative enhancing the quality of Mexican agricultural products. Her leadership and scientific contributions demonstrate her commitment to sustainable, high-quality food production practices. 🍇🌱
Research Focus
María Dolores Muy Rangel’s research focuses on agricultural and nutraceutical sciences, particularly in enhancing the quality and nutritional value of regional crops. Her work includes studying foliar fertilization using zinc oxide nanoparticles to improve pecan and mango production and investigating bioactive compounds in pitaya. She explores sustainable food sources, aiming to elevate agricultural practices in Mexico. María’s research has been published in top scientific journals, reflecting her dedication to the advancement of food science, with an emphasis on biophysical quality and health benefits of nutraceutical-rich foods. 🍑🔬
Awards and Honors
- National System of Researchers (SNI): Candidate (2004-2006), Level I (2007-2026) 🎖️
- CIAD Academic Council: President, CIAD Culiacán (2009–2011) 👩🔬
- Product Certification: Lead Auditor, Mexico Calidad Suprema for CIAD Culiacán, certifying eggplant and tomato (2008-2013) 🍅
Publications
- Fruit size and stage of ripeness affect postharvest water loss in bell pepper fruit (Capsicum annuum L.) – JC Díaz‐Pérez, MD Muy‐Rangel, AG Mascorro (Cited by 187, 2007)
- Structure and content of phenolics in eggplant (Solanum melongena) – a review – G Niño-Medina, V Urías-Orona, MD Muy-Rangel, JB Heredia (Cited by 150, 2017)
- Anthocyanins and Phenolic Acids of Hybrid and Native Blue Maize (Zea mays L.) Extracts and Their Antiproliferative Activity in Mammary (MCF7), Liver (HepG2) – DA Urias-Lugo, JB Heredia, MD Muy-Rangel, JB Valdez-Torres, … (Cited by 115, 2015)
- Total phenolics, total anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity of native and elite blue maize hybrids (Zea mays L.) – DA Urias-Lugo, JB Heredia, SO Serna-Saldivar, MD Muy-Rangel, … (Cited by 88, 2015)
- Nutritional and phenolic characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves grown in Sinaloa, Mexico – RI Castillo-Lopez, J Leon-Felix, MA Angulo-Escalante, … (Cited by 75, 2017)
- Calidad postcosecha de frutos de pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus Haw.) cosechados en tres estados de madurez – T Osuna Enciso, ME Ibarra Zazueta, MD Muy Rangel, JB Valdez Torres, … (Cited by 57, 2011)
- Cadmium, Copper, Lead and Zinc Concentrations in Female and Embryonic Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon longurio) Tissues – MG Frías-Espericueta, NG Cardenas-Nava, JF Márquez-Farías, … (Cited by 54, 2014)
