Dr. Idaresit Ekaette is the current President of ANGASABE.
About Dr. Idaresit Ekaette
Dr. Idaresit Ekaette is a Bioresource Engineer whose research focuses on the development of sustainable food systems and bio-based products. She is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Bioresource Engineering and the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry at McGill University, Canada. Through her interdisciplinary work, she develops innovative solutions that address challenges in academia, industry, and public health.
Prior to joining McGill University, Dr. Ekaette served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, where she designed asphaltene-based formulations for carbon fiber production. Her research expertise spans food fortification, agro-food waste valorization, biomaterial and biopolymer development, and sustainable engineering applications.
As the leader of the Food and Biomaterial Engineering Laboratory at McGill University’s Macdonald Campus, Dr. Ekaette advances research aimed at transforming biological resources into value-added products that contribute to food security, environmental sustainability, and circular bioeconomy initiatives. Her work has generated significant scholarly impact through scientific publications, invited lectures, conference leadership, and service to professional societies.
Dr. Ekaette is an active member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and serves on the executive committee of the Processing Systems Technical Committee in Food and Organic Waste Management. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to international collaboration, research excellence, and capacity building. Through her research, leadership, and professional service, Dr. Ekaette continues to advance sustainable technologies and innovative bioresource solutions that address global challenges in food, health, and environmental sustainability.