ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 5
FST QA OFFICER
E-mail Address: mzluna@up.edu.ph
Master's Degree: M.S. in Food Science
Doctorate Degree: Ph.D. in Food Science
Specialization: Food Processing, Food Packaging
Research Interests: Food Packaging and Labeling, Food Safety, Food Processing, Postharvest Handling, Traditional Knowledge
Professional Eligibility: Civil Service Eligibility - Professional
Aba, R.P., Luna, M.B., Villasis, J.C., and Ching, A.A. (2024). Characterization of Mature Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water from Different Varieties. Food and Humanity.
Garambas C.D., Luna, M.B.Z., and Chua, C.T. (2022). Organoleptic and Physicochemical Characterization of Ethnic Smoked Pork Delicacy (Kinunday) Produced by the Ibaloy Indigenous People in Cordillera, Philippines. Philipp J Sci. 151(4):1381-1391.
Garambas C.D., Luna M.B.Z., and Chua, C.T. (2022). Time-honored praxis in preparing smoked meat delicacy (kinunday) of the Ibaloy Indigenous people in Benguet, Philippines. J Ethn Food. 9(21).
Ching, A.A., Luna M.B.Z., and Ragaza, J.A. (2022). Dried, Salted Fish Products in the Philippines. World Aquaculture Magazine. 53(1):60-67
Luna, M.B.Z. and Recote, J.M.Q. (2021). Knowledge and Practices in the Utilization of Banana (Musa sp.) Leaf as Food Contact Material in the Metropolitan Manila Foodservice Industry. Philippine Journal of Science. 150 (5): 861-874
Azanza, M.P.V. and Zamora-Luna, M.B.V. (2005). Barriers of HACCP team members to guideline adherence. Food Control, 16, 15-22.
De la Paz, M.M., Alcantara, M.M., Mayo A, Zamora, M., Lim, M., Parunggana, A. (1994). The Meaning of UP Education. CHE Unit Report Volume 3. KAVS Monograph Series. Quezon City: Education Research Program, UPCIDS, UP Press.
Florencio, C.A., Arroyo, C.T., Zamora, M.B. (Editors and Coordinators). (1993). Elements and Values of University Life. Quezon City: College of Home Economics, UP.
PhD Incentive Award, 2019-2020
PCIERD-ADMATEL/EDPC Research Grant, 2016-2018
OVCRD Dissertation Grant, 2016-2018
CHED Dissertation Grant, 2014-2016
2005 International Publication Award for the paper on: Azanza MPV & Zamora-Luna, MB. (2005). Barriers of HACCP team members to guidance adherence. Food Control. (16): pp 15-2.
Leonora Virata Professorial Chair Grant, 2003-2004
Faculty Grant, 1997