Iratxe López de Armentia. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (2000), Diploma of Advanced Studies in Food Technology from the University of the Basque Country (2004), and Master's degree in Viticulture, Oenology, Tasting, and Winery Management (2004). She is a Senior Researcher in the Healthy Food Area of the Health Unit of the TECNALIA Research & Innovation Foundation and has over 23 years of experience in participating in R&D projects in the field of food technology and in the development and production of natural food ingredients through innovative technologies. Her research experience has been focused mainly on the chemical characterization of raw materials, extracts, and foods, and on the identification of bioactive compounds. Throughout her professional career, she has participated in more than 50 research projects, both publicly funded and contracted with companies, six of which have been European projects. She has published 7 indexed articles and has participated in 1 patent.