Patrocinio Fort Rausell
About Patrocinio Fort Rausell
Patrocinio Fort Rausell is a Senior Product Quality Engineer at Apeel Sciences, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in genetic improvement and biotechnology to enhance fruit quality and has a background in postharvest research.
Work at Apeel
Patrocinio Fort Rausell has been employed at Apeel Sciences since 2020 as a Senior Product Quality Engineer. In this role, he focuses on maintaining the internal and organoleptic quality of fruits during storage and processing. He leads projects that apply genetic improvement and biotechnology to enhance fruit quality, contributing to the company's mission of reducing food waste and improving sustainability in the agricultural sector.
Education and Expertise
Patrocinio Fort Rausell holds a Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology of Plants from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, which he completed from 2011 to 2012. He also studied Agronomic Engineering at the same university from 2006 to 2011, specializing in Biotechnology and Plant Improvement. Additionally, he completed the Innovation Akademia 360º program at Fundación Bankinter in 2012, focusing on innovation strategies.
Background
Before joining Apeel Sciences, Patrocinio Fort Rausell worked as a Postharvest Researcher at Enza Zaden from 2014 to 2020 in Almería, Spain. His earlier experience includes a two-year traineeship at Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, from 2012 to 2014. His background combines practical research and development in postharvest technology with a strong academic foundation in biotechnology.
Achievements
In his career, Patrocinio Fort Rausell has developed solutions using plant-derived compounds to extend the shelf life and quality of fruits. He has a passion for leading projects that involve innovation and market impact, particularly in the field of postharvest research. His work contributes to advancements in fruit quality and sustainability in the agricultural industry.