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Marianna Sofra

Marianna Sofra

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Safety Officer

  • Education

    • Agricultural University of Athens

      2014 - 2020
      Integrated Master in Food Science and Human Nutrition Food Science and Technology 7.86

      During my studies I attended 115 courses and laboratories. I completed my thesis in the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, concerning the fermentation of wheat bran hydrolysate by Burkholderia sacchari towards the production of PHB, a biopolymer. I also participated in two extracurricular team projects:GReatings- we developed three versions of indulgent and eco-friendly Ready-to-Cook meal-pot based on traditional greek recipes,and Oilway, a business idea considering the… Show more During my studies I attended 115 courses and laboratories. I completed my thesis in the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, concerning the fermentation of wheat bran hydrolysate by Burkholderia sacchari towards the production of PHB, a biopolymer. I also participated in two extracurricular team projects:GReatings- we developed three versions of indulgent and eco-friendly Ready-to-Cook meal-pot based on traditional greek recipes,and Oilway, a business idea considering the production of high added value oil from dairy waste water.Both projects were successful and we earned several awards. Show less

  • Experience

    • Agricultural University of Athens

      Sept 2017 - Sept 2019
      Campus Tour Guide

      Guided more than 20 groups of 20- 40 students, from primary and secondary schools. Presenting laboratories and providing information about the University for educational purposes.

    • CORPORACION CODAN ECUADOR

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2018
      Internternship in the RnD department

      - Conducted the research, development and optimization of 5 products, in the company's laboratory. - Three versions of coconut beverages, high in protein, high in fiber and containing collagen. - Dairy free ice-cream from soy protein and an alternative version with reduced sugars.

    • Agricultural University of Athens

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
      Trainee at the Laboratory of Engineering, Processing and Preservation of Food

      Carrying out experiments for my thesis on PHB production by microbial fermentation on wheat bran hydrolysate:- Production of PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrate) biopolymer by the bacteria stain Burkholderia sacchari DSM 17165- Enzymatic production of the wheat bran hydrolysate - Operation of electron microscope, UV/Vis Spectrophotometry, HPLC, GC

    • Marks and Spencer

      Dec 2021 - May 2022
      Customer Assistant

    • Excelya

      Jun 2022 - now

      • Safety Officer

        Dec 2023 - now

      • Safety Assistant

        Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marianna Sofra
      2nd Award "Trophy – Τροφή Challenge" New Agriculture for a New Generation Jul 2019 We were awarded with the second prize in the food-tech category for our project "Oliway"
    • Awarded to Marianna Sofra
      1st award and the “Best Commercial & Marketing Plan” award- Ecotrophelia 2019 Ecotrophelia 2019- National Competition Jun 2019 My team and I developed the food product “GReatings: a Ready-To-Cook meal-pot, consisted of discrete dried ingredients, which may be instantly reconstituted by just adding hot water, rendering to diverted traditional, nutritious, and indulgent meals
    • Awarded to Marianna Sofra
      "Business and Innovation Contest - InnovInAgri " 3rd Prize Agricultural Unversity of Athens May 2019 Each team was required to make a business plan for their innovative idea during one semester. My team and I earned the third place for our idea "Oilway" concerning the production of high added value oil, using whey or other food production waste as raw materials.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant

      Issued by 25th Athens International Film Festival on Sept 2019
      25th Athens International Film FestivalAssociated with Marianna Sofra

    • Festival Greeter

      Issued by 9th Athens Open Air Film Festival on Jun 2019
      9th Athens Open Air Film FestivalAssociated with Marianna Sofra