{"id":1634,"date":"2024-10-01T18:16:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T18:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/gci\/2024\/10\/01\/meet-gci-postdoctoral-fellow-dr-cassandra-maya\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:02:42","slug":"meet-gci-postdoctoral-fellow-dr-cassandra-maya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/gci\/2024\/10\/01\/meet-gci-postdoctoral-fellow-dr-cassandra-maya\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet GCI Postdoctoral Fellow \u2013 Dr. Cassandra Maya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Meet Cassandra Maya, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maya holds a Ph.D. in nutrition from the University of Copenhagen. She is a food and nutrition scientist specializing in the nutrition, quality, and consumer acceptance of alternative proteins, with a particular interest in edible insects. Her doctoral research focused on replacing meat protein with insect- and plant-based foods through a randomized control trial in family settings. The goal of her research is to identify the factors that affect the successful integration of alternative proteins into a healthy and sustainable human diet.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1590 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/gci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/09\/cassandra_maya.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"373\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q &amp; A with Dr. Cassandra Maya<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your current area of research \u2013 and why are you passionate about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My current area of research focuses on insects for human food. Under the guidance of Dr. Phan, I want to use the analysis of facial expressions and emotions to assess and improve consumer acceptance and product development. Edible insects have significant potential as an alternative protein source to help alleviate the strain on our food system. It&#8217;s a challenging yet fun field to be in!<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>What is the best advice you\u2019ve received in your science career?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The best advice I have received is to collaborate with others. This includes making connections, preserving relationships, and combining ideas and specializations. 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