Food Science Researcher & R&D Specialist (Sensory/Consumer Studies)
Designed and managed sensory and consumer studies with human participants, including developing data collection instruments and protocols. Labeled and categorized sensory evaluation and acceptability data according to detailed descriptive and hedonic criteria. Utilized trained and untrained panels to generate labeled datasets for food quality optimization research. • Executed sensory panel data labeling tasks focused on food product attributes. • Applied multivariate statistical approaches to classify consumer preferences. • Maintained strict data integrity under IRB/CEP guidelines. • Managed sensory and consumer study records for research traceability.