Dr. Daniel Manriquez

Dr. Daniel Manriquez's work experience includes being the Director of Research and Development at Cultiva LLC since 2022. In this role, they set the direction and activities for the Research and Development Team and leads strategies, programs, and initiatives to develop and commercialize cutting-edge technologies for crop quality and yield improvement. Dr. Daniel also manages a global technology portfolio critical to the Cultiva Business.

Prior to that, Dr. Manriquez worked as a Professor at Universidad de O'Higgins since 2017 and as an Invited Professor at Universidad de Talca since 2006. At both universities, they contributed to teaching and research in their field.

Dr. Daniel also has experience in the industry, where they worked at AgroFresh from 2006 to 2022. In their roles as R&D Director for Americas AgroFresh Inc. and R&D Director for LATAM AgroFresh Inc., they developed and executed research programs, coordinated research projects in pre and postharvest areas of fresh products, and worked closely with customers and other functions in the company to support the business's growth and expansion.

Additionally, Dr. Manriquez worked as a Researcher in Postharvest Physiology in fruit and vegetables at the Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias - INIA from 1999 to 2010. Dr. Daniel'sresearch focused on developing and evaluating new technologies for quality preservation of fruits and vegetables and providing technical support to the fresh produce industry.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Manriquez worked as an Agronomist at Rucaray S.A. and Solchem, gaining practical experience in the field.

Overall, Dr. Daniel Manriquez has a diverse background in research, academia, and industry, with a focus on postharvest physiology and technology development.

Dr. Daniel Manriquez has a diverse educational background in the fields of biochemistry, agriculture, and horticulture. Dr. Daniel obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from ENSAT, which they attended from 2002 to 2006. Prior to this, they completed a Postharvest technology short course at the University of California, Davis in 2001.

In 1999, Dr. Manriquez graduated from the Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas de la Universidad de Chile with a degree in Agronomy, specializing in Agriculture, General. During their time at the university, they earned an Engineer's Degree in Agronomy with a specialization in horticulture and fruits production. Dr. Daniel attended the Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas de la Universidad de Chile from 1992 to 1997.

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