2023 · JIC and APANAC
Detecting bee honey adulterated with cane syrup
Identifying adulteration with a gold film and FTIR spectroscopy. Published in the UTP Journal of Scientific Initiation (RIC).
Food Engineering · UTP
Angie D. Martínez
Final-year student. I formulate products, analyze food and research with raw materials from Panama.
About me
I am finishing my degree in Food Engineering at the Technological University of Panama. During my internship I supported product formulation, recipe costing and technical documentation. At university I have taken three research projects to national and international conferences.
- Looking for
- An internship or first job in the food industry
- Languages
- Spanish (native), English B2, Mandarin A2
- Location
- Panama
Award-winning research
Three projects presented at conferences, all three awarded, and one publication.
2024-2025 · JIC and COLAEIQ 2025
Cassava starch and turmeric films and coatings
Materials made from plant-based raw materials: cassava (Manihot esculenta) and turmeric (Curcuma longa).
2025 · Scientific Initiation Conference, UTP
Dairy beverage fortified with regional raw materials
Pumpkin spice drink made with skim milk, squash, Chiricano bean protein concentrate and carrot. Its physicochemical, optical and nutritional properties were evaluated as an option against malnutrition.
Background
Experience
2025-2026
Sales and production internship
Panadería y Dulcería Río de Oro
- Recorded and organized product formulations and recipes.
- Calculated cost per recipe for the sales team.
- Prepared technical product documentation.
- Coordinated tasks between production and sales.
2019
Customer service
Internet Café Ubitech
- Front-desk service, cash handling and sales of tech products.
Education
2022-now
B.Sc. in Food Engineering
Technological University of Panama
2016-2018
High school diploma in Science
Instituto Rubiano
2016-2018
Diploma in English, computing and life skills
Centro ¡Supérate!, Fundación Alberto Motta
Skills
Technical
Tools
Ways of working
Credentials
Common questions
What is Angie D. Martínez studying?
A B.Sc. in Food Engineering at the Technological University of Panama (UTP). She is in her final year.
What kind of job is she looking for?
An internship or first job in the food industry, in quality, product development or production.
What research has she done?
Three projects, all three awarded: detecting adulterated honey with FTIR spectroscopy (1st place in Social Impact at APANAC, published in UTP's RIC journal), cassava starch and turmeric films (3rd place at COLAEIQ 2025) and a fortified dairy beverage (2nd place at the JIC UTP 2025).
Does she have industry experience?
Yes. She did a sales and production internship at Panadería y Dulcería Río de Oro (2025-2026), where she recorded formulations, calculated cost per recipe and prepared technical documentation.
What languages does she speak?
Spanish (native), English B2 and Mandarin A2.
Let's talk
If your team needs someone for quality, product development or production, send me an email.