Dr. Julieta Domínguez Soberanes, a research professor at Universidad Panamericanathe Aguascalientes campus, was selected to participate in the international program Sustainable Food Systems: Resource Efficiency, Food Loss, and Food Waste, organized by the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA).
Transforming the Future of Food
As an expert in agri-food and sustainable development, Dr. Domínguez received a scholarship to participate in this prestigious program focused on food system efficiency, reducing food loss, and preventing waste.
“This experience was extremely important for my professional development. I updated my knowledge of sustainability, given that Denmark is one of the leading countries in promoting this movement and societal change toward economic sustainability,” she stated.
The course, coordinated by experts Henning Otte Hansen and Thomas Laage-Thomsen, addressed critical global food system issues: resource efficiency, reducing food loss, and waste prevention.
The program included visits to companies at the forefront of sustainability, such as Danish Crown, Arla Foods, the Solrød Biogas Plant, and SEGES, where she observed responsible production models and innovative technology firsthand.
“I had the opportunity to learn how different production systems operate, such as incineration processes and energy generation through biogas. The experience was extremely enriching,” she added.
UP Represented at International Sustainability Forums
A highlight of the program was Dr. Domínguez’s participation in a conference at the University of Copenhagen, where she presented case studies from Mexico in support of sustainability.
“An example is the Mexican Pork Institute, which is implementing production chain strategies, particularly initiatives to ensure the full use of every product in order to achieve zero food waste and improve nutrition,” she explained.
She also expanded her knowledge of sustainable value chains and learned to design solutions that have a positive impact on the environment and food security.
During the event, she worked with representatives from companies such as Unilever and Danish government officials to explore potential synergies between Mexico and Denmark in agricultural innovation and food security.
Commitment to Knowledge and Academic Training
Universidad Panamericana celebrates this outstanding participation as part of its commitment to internationalization and the training of leaders dedicated to the common good.
The knowledge and experience acquired by Dr. Julieta Domínguez provide an excellent opportunity to apply this expertise in classrooms, research projects, and collaborations with companies and institutions committed to sustainable development.
Learn more about UP researchers: https://www.up.edu.mx/investigadores-panamericana/
