Prof. Juana Frías
Senior Research Scientist and Director of ICTAN (CSIC)
Dr. Juana Frías is a Senior Research Scientist and Director of ICTAN (CSIC), where she leads the GRAINS4HEALTH group. Her research focuses on developing biologically active ingredients from legumes and other grains through sustainable biotechnological processes. Her interests include nutrient transformation during plant food processing, optimizing fermentation and germination to enhance health benefits, and creating innovative, functional plant-based foods from raw materials and food industry sidestreams. Dr. Frías is also committed to advancing technologies that support the production of convenient, multifunctional foods. She has published 194 peer-reviewed articles—75% in Q1 journals—and holds an H-index of 60 with over 10,000 citations. Her global research impact is reflected in her ORCID (0000-0003-0355-3113), Scopus Author ID (7101785014), and WoK Researcher ID (6607-2013). A recognized leader in food science innovation, she continues to contribute significantly to the fields of food biotechnology and plant-based nutrition.
