About Us

 

Paulina Andrea Freire Vásconez
Director of Smart Dairy AI

Contact: paulinaf@mail.fresnostate.edu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulina-freire/

Dr. Paulina Freire is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Fresno State. She works with dairy products, using artificial intelligence, sensory analysis, and rapid detection methods. Her research applies machine learning with fluorescence spectroscopy, backscatter light, and multi-spectral imaging to provide real-time, non-destructive insights for dairy processing. She is also focused on sensors, high-pressure processing, and ultrafiltration to develop new methods for producing dairy products.
Dr. Freire's academic journey is marked by her dedication to teaching and research across multiple universities in Ecuador, Spain, and the United States. Her diverse educational background enriches her research and instructional capabilities, allowing her to mentor students with a broad perspective on global scientific trends.

 

Diego Freire

Contact: diegof@mail.fresnostate.edu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freire-diego/

A Research Associate at Fresno State contributing to the F3 Farms Food Future Project, Dr. Freire advances agricultural technology through innovative R&D. With a doctorate in Computer Science from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, he applies machine learning, remote sensing, and precision agriculture to real-world challenges. His work includes developing ML models to identify grape varieties from satellite imagery, creating spectral sensor tools to assess dairy quality, and supporting automated agricultural solutions such as F3Scout—an affordable, high-precision platform offering centimeter-level accuracy for farmers.