Propuesta de árbol temático y tecnológico sobre la ingeniería agroindustrial como herramienta para un estudio de prospectiva

This article presents a thematic and technological tree proposal for Agroindustrial Engineering programs as an input for the development of prospective studies that strengthen their strategic direction. A literature review through the use of Scopus was carried out on 84 articles related to the keywords Agroindustrial Engineering, in aspects such as country of origin, authors and thematic and technological contents. Among the most important results is the identification of 294 topics and technologies related to four thematic axes: Information and communications technology, sustainability, agro-industrial byproducts and biotechnology. It was observed that between the four axes new topics and technologies appear that should be taken into account for the restructuring of the curriculum of the faculties of Agroindustrial Engineering. They are also useful for the prioritization of the subjects, technologies and innovations in terms of experiences formative or training courses, extension programs, new lines of research and creation of new postgraduate programs.