Urias Roberto Castillo Martinez
Auburn,Al
Summary
Food Science and Technology graduate from Zamorano University and current Poultry Science Graduate Assistant with research, technical, and teamwork skills in the feed industry. Highly adaptable to dynamic environments across food, feed, and agricultural sciences. Focused on applying analytical and problem-solving abilities to the coordination of project activities and the management of structured, orderly work aimed at driving process efficiency
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scholar
Auburn University
Auburn, Al
04.2023 - 12.2024
Feed mill operations at Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research & Education Center.
- Process optimization: Assisting with pellet quality analysis (PDI, Particle size, and mixing uniformity) to adjust parameters during the pelleting process
- Automated plant operations: Operated feed manufacturing equipment using the CPM Feed Mill System for batching runs and system efficiency.
- Quality Control: Performed critical raw material analysis for feed quality, including moisture content, mycotoxin test, and bulk density materials.
- Quality Assurance: Collaborated in high-stakes industry projects for specialized premix formulas for faculty research and industry
Farm Technician
La Bnedicion Farm
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Farm Managing: In charge of feeding, sanitary management, and egg collection for a batch of 300 laying hens, verifying product quality, and hygienic conditions (Egg laying rate 91%).
Intern
Cooperativa Agrícola Integral R.L.
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Internal inspection: For 80 members of the coffee UTZ- and FLO-certified coffee and Starbucks-certified coffee within the association, managing quality and continuous improvement of agricultural practices.
Education
Master of Science - Poultry Science
Auburn University
Auburn, Al12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Pan-American School of Agriculture
Honduras12-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Agroforestry
Del Valle University
Guatemala12-2018
Skills
- Project and Lab Management: Experimental design, data analysis (SAS), and lab safety guidelines
- Software: CPM Feed Mill System, Microsoft, Statistical (SAS)
Accomplishments
- IPPE-IPSF 2024 Poster presentation: Evaluation of the adaptation in novel methodology to determine the internal particle size of pellets
- IPPE-IPSF 2026 Oral Presentations: Impact of Hammermill Tip Speed and Screen Size on Corn Particle Size Distribution and Uniformity
- PSA 2026 Oral Presentation: Validation of a novel methodology to measure the internal particle size of pelleted feed and the degree of grinding during pelleting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Research Scholar
Auburn University
04.2023 - 12.2024
Intern
Cooperativa Agrícola Integral R.L.
09.2015 - 03.2016
Farm Technician
La Bnedicion Farm
08.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Poultry Science
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Pan-American School of Agriculture
Certificate of Technical Studies - Agroforestry
Del Valle University
2025 Awarded the Alabama Feed and Grain Association Scholarship
In recognition of academic excellence and research contributions to the feed industry.