Position Title
PhD Student
Bernardo Tobar joined the Barile Lab in April 2025 as a visiting Ph.D. student from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he is pursuing a doctorate in Engineering Sciences with a specialization in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. His research focuses on the extraction and characterization of plant-based mucilage to develop natural edible coatings that enhance the shelf life of food products. He has extensive experience in university teaching, having served as a teaching assistant since his undergraduate years and later as a senior TA in engineering and food science courses. He has also led applied research projects focused on prototype development tested in real production environments.
Bernardo is co-founder and operations manager of Tobar Pérez y Compañía Spa, a Chilean company dedicated to food innovation and sustainable gastronomy.
Education
- 2013 Master of Science in Food Science, University of Chile
- 2013 B.Sc. and Agricultural Engineering degree, University of Chile
Professional Experience
- 2022 – Present: Ph.D. Student, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- 2022 – 2024: Senior Teaching Assistant, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- 2018 – Present: Operations Manager, Tobar Pérez y Compañía Spa, Santiago, Chile