Program

The Doctoral Program in Agrifood Sciences corresponds to an academic program whose emphasis is placed on research and the construction of knowledge in the area of ​​agrifood systems. This program is taught by the Faculty of Agronomic and Food Sciences made up of the School of Agronomy and the School of Food of the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.

There is a great need for advanced human capital in the field of agri-food systems. This doctorate is presented as an alternative to generate a positive and notorious impact with respect to the offer of continuing education at a regional, national and international level. The scientific nature of the program, with research aimed at the scientific resolution of agro-industrial problems, precisely seeks to enhance interaction with the agri-food industry.

It has been defined that this doctoral program should be a tool for innovation in the areas of agronomic and food sciences. Considering that this program is based at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, its contents are completely consistent with the development vision of the Valparaíso Region and the country, which has determined that one of its three priority areas of development corresponds to the agri-food sector. In this way, the program establishes a clear commitment to the economic and social growth of the region and the country.

The mission of the Doctoral Program in Agrifood Sciences of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso is to train high-level researchers with the ability to solve scientific problems based on the formulation of pioneering and innovative research projects in the area of ​​agrifood sciences that contribute to the development of knowledge and academic growth of the University, region and the country.

The Doctoral program in Agrifood Sciences of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso will be distinguished by its impact on the creation of knowledge through research in the areas of its academic work at a national and international level, which contribute significantly to the solution of problems in the field of agri-food sciences, and stands out for its contribution at the level of scientific research at the service of society.

Claudia Fuentealba Carrasco

Dr. Pablo Cornejo

Dr. Andrés Córdova

Dra. Romina Pedreschi (miembro alterno)

 

Dra. Claudia Fuentealba Carrasco

Dra. Monika Valdenegro Espinoza

Dr. Patricio Carvajal Rondanelli

Dr. Ítalo Cuneo Arratia

 

Srta. María José Valenzuela

Fono: +56 32 227 4560

E-mail: doctorado.csagroalimentarias@pucv.cl

The Doctoral Program in Agrifood Sciences has defined the following objectives:

The general objective of the program is the formation of highly specialized human capital. The Program will prepare scientific personnel whose characteristic will be their ability to carry out creative, independent, autonomous and original research in the discipline, based on knowledge, critical thinking, personal commitment, comprehensive and systemic vision for the scientific resolution of problems and opportunities within the food industry. In addition, generate an instance for the creation and development of new scientific and technological knowledge, applied to the sustainability of production systems and value addition to agri-food systems and derived products.

1. Formar capital humano a través de un plan de estudios que contempla asignaturas de alta especialización concordantes con las líneas de investigación: Sustentabilidad de Sistemas Agroalimentarios, Calidad Agroalimentaria y Bioingeniería de Procesos Agroalimentarios.
2. Contribute with the necessary scientific research to generate knowledge and add value to agri-food systems and derived products, based on high-impact scientific publications or patents.

3. Generate an instance for multidisciplinary research and innovation work, through the meeting of sciences related to agri-food systems. The foregoing through academic exchange and participation in multidisciplinary projects inside and outside the University and in contact with universities and national and international research entities.

Graduates with a Doctorate in Agrifood Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso have academic training in accordance with the human and transcendent values ​​pursued by the University. He is trained to carry out independent, autonomous and original research in the discipline. Their development in the fields of agri-food systems is based both on general scientific culture and on the knowledge necessary for specialization. The directed exercise of the above results in the development of critical thinking, independent scientific work and the rigorous application of the scientific method, essential constituent elements of their academic level. He also has communication skills both in the scientific field and with society at various levels and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

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