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• Biomass Valorization
• Green Chemistry
• Biocatalysis
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Amparo Jimenez Quero is a Researcher in the Department of Industrial Biotechnology within the Life Sciences school at Chalmers University of Technology. She earned her PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Strasbourg, France, focusing on valorization of cereal by-products for bio-based plastics development. Following her doctoral studies, she conducted postdoctoral research at the Royal Technical University (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, where she developed expertise in biomass characterization and conversion processes. At Chalmers, she teaches sustainable methodologies for biobased material production while mentoring bachelor, master, and PhD students. Her research focuses on implementing green chemistry approaches to design bioprocesses, advancing biocatalysis through identification and utilization of specific enzymes or microorganisms, conducting in-depth characterization of biomass from various sources (plants, algae, fungi, and bacterial cell walls), and exploring biopolymers and composites with analysis of their structure-properties relationships. She serves as the coordinator of the EU project CIRCALGAE, which focuses on circular valorization of algae biomass with 22 European partners. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on sustainable materials derived from agricultural and industrial by-products, with particular emphasis on wheat bran, protein-based foams, and algae valorization. Her work spans multiple disciplines including materials science, food science, green chemistry, and bioprocessing, consistently addressing circular economy principles and waste valorization strategies. Coordinator of EU project CIRCALGAE (2022-2026) Participant in PHAntastic project (2024-2028) Participant in MYCOMYM project (2023-2027) Participant in PROTINOUR project (2025-2025) Her research program involves extensive collaboration with industrial and academic partners across Europe. She has established valuable scientific networks through diverse national and international projects. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical applications, particularly in sustainable materials development and circular bioeconomy initiatives. She maintains active collaborations with researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of Leon, and other European institutions.

Sandra BudžakiView profile

Professor

• Industrial Engineering
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Biodiesel Production
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Dr. Sandra Budžaki is a Full Professor at the Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. She specializes in heat and mass transfer phenomena during food processing, waste valorization in the agri-food industry, and enzymatic biodiesel production. Her research focuses on: Heat and mass transfer dynamics in food systems Biodiesel synthesis from waste materials Enzyme immobilization on agro-food waste-derived carriers Food waste circular economy applications Thermal property characterization of food matrices Recent work highlights biocatalytic innovations using eggshell membranes and spent coffee grounds for sustainable lipid engineering and biofuel production. She has contributed to optimizing enzymatic biodiesel processes in micro-flow reactors and analyzing waste stream valorization potential.

Jurislav BabićView profile

Professor

• Food Science and Technology
• Food Processing
• Food Processing and Engineering
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Prof. Dr. Jurislav Babić is a Full Professor and Head of the Faculty of Food Technology at the University of Osijek, Croatia. His scientific field includes Biotechnical sciences and Food technology . He has held key administrative roles, including Vice-Dean for Science (2002–2016) and currently leads the faculty. Education: PhD in Food Engineering (2007) Current Affiliation: University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Visiting Professor: University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Jurislav Babić's research focuses on food safety , starch modification , cocoa shell utilization , extrusion cooking , and antioxidant activity . He has pioneered studies on mycotoxin detection, non-thermal food processing technologies like high-voltage electrical discharge (HVED), and sustainable applications of agricultural by-products (e.g., cocoa shells, coffee residue). His recent publications highlight trends in food waste valorization , nutritional enhancement , and contaminant risk assessment . Key areas include mycotoxin co-occurrence in cereals, HVED-induced changes in food components, and functional properties of extruded snacks enriched with bioactive compounds. Scientific Awards: Croatian Academy of Engineering Award for Best Young Scientist (2007) Grants: Not explicitly mentioned but implied through collaborative research projects. Advising: Supervises doctoral candidates like Mario Nosić and Esma Karahmet Farhat. As Head of Faculty, Babić oversees research initiatives in food technology, including wine chemistry, cereal processing, and innovative chocolate formulations. His lab teams focus on sustainable food systems, safety protocols, and novel extraction methods for bioactive compounds.

• Metagenomics
• Bioinformatics
• Industrial Microbiology
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Dr. Andreas Schlüter is a Researcher at the University of Bielefeld , affiliated with the DILS Faculty and Institute for Bioinformatics Infrastructure (BIBI) . He is also associated with the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) and Genome Research of Industrial Microorganisms . Research Focus : Metagenomics, bioinformatics, industrial microbiology, and biogas production. Key Techniques : Multi-omics analysis (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics), genome assembly, and microbial community profiling. Applications : Biogas plant optimization, lignocellulose degradation, and sustainable agriculture via microbial consortia. Recent Publications (2025–2020) span metagenomics tool development, biogas microbiome diversity, and fungal/plasmid genetics. His work emphasizes machine learning integration , multi-omics workflows , and environmental sustainability .

Ahmad ZeidanView profile

Researcher

• Biohydrogen Production
• Thermophilic Fermentation
• Synthetic Biology
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Ahmad Zeidan is a PhD holder in Bioengineering/Systems Biology and serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Section for Synthetic Biology, at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work spans biohydrogen production, thermophilic fermentation, and microbial interactions in biotechnological systems. Research Interests: Biohydrogen production, thermophilic fermentation, synthetic biology, systems biology, microbial interactions, bioreactor design, dairy biotechnology. Recent publications highlight his expansion into food microbiology, focusing on microbial interactions in cheese flavor formation, genome-scale metabolic modeling, and phage dynamics during dairy fermentation. His earlier work emphasized hydrogen production efficiency and metabolic pathways in extremophiles like Caldicellulosiruptor species. Zeidan has contributed to 16 publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and a PhD thesis. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in renewable energy and sustainable industrial practices.

Kim WejendorpView profile

Researcher

• Food Fermentation
• Food Science
• Flavor
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Kim Wejendorp is a Researcher at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability , affiliated with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her work focuses on microbial food fermentation, flavor development, and sustainable food innovation. Research Interests: Kim specializes in food fermentation microbiology, particularly with Leuconostoc species and plant-based substrates like Belgian endive root. Her work bridges gastronomy with biotechnology, exploring novel applications for fermented food products in extreme environments such as space travel. Publications: Kim has co-authored 2 peer-reviewed studies in journals like iScience and the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science , focusing on microbial dynamics in food fermentation and practical applications for sustainable food systems.

• Food Safety
• Food Microbiology
• Public Health
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Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Sezer is a full-time Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , Kafkas University , Turkey, since 2022. She specializes in Food Safety and Public Health , with a focus on microbiology and hygiene of animal-source foods. Education : PhD (2003-2007) and MSc (2000-2003) in Food Hygiene and Technology (joint with Atatürk University), BSc (1995-1999) in Food Engineering from Atatürk University. Research Interests : Her work spans Food safety microbiology Natural antimicrobial agents (essential oils, bacteriocins) Edible coating applications Aflatoxin detoxification Antibiotic resistance monitoring Public health risk assessment . Advising and Projects : She has supervised 7 PhD/MSc theses since 2012, including studies on Edible film packaging for E. coli O157:H7 control and Hygiene perception in food service . Led projects on mycotoxin prevalence, antimicrobial packaging, and regional food quality analysis.

• Environmental Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability
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Lukasz Karol Niedzwiecki is a Research Fellow at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Italy. His work focuses on sustainable energy systems and environmental engineering. His research explores the intersection of biomass utilization , biohydrogen production , and sustainability , with a recent emphasis on life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-friendly energy technologies. At the University of Trento, Niedzwiecki contributes to advancing renewable energy research through experimental and analytical studies, including a 2024 publication on sustainable biohydrogen production processes.

Sizhe QiuView profile

Research Fellow

• Genome-scale Metabolic Modelling
• Deep Learning-based Predictive Models of Proteins
• Biological Process Optimization
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Dr. Sizhe Qiu is a Post Doctoral Research Associate at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering , University of Oxford, affiliated with Brasenose College. His research focuses on computational biology and systems engineering, particularly in optimizing biological processes like microbial fermentation and cultured meat production. Current projects: SimCells for Cultured Meat Research groups: Systems Engineering Key methodologies: Genome-scale metabolic modelling , Deep learning predictive models of proteins Email: sizhe.qiu@eng.ox.ac.uk

Javier Lopez de La CruzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mathematical Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• Dynamical Systems
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Javier López-de-la-Cruz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics in Information and Communication Technologies within the School of Computer Engineering at Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Universidad de Sevilla (2018) and focuses on non-autonomous, random, and stochastic differential systems applied to life sciences, including Biology, Ecology, and Epidemiology. PhD in Mathematics (Universidad de Sevilla, 2018) Master’s in Advanced Mathematics (Universidad de Sevilla, 2014) Bachelor’s in Mathematics (Universidad de Sevilla, 2013) His research emphasizes the impact of random and stochastic perturbations on biological and ecological models, particularly chemostat systems with non-monotonic growth functions and epidemiological models. Recent publications explore SIR models with reinfection, stochastic chemostat dynamics, and applications to antibiotic resistance and wine fermentation. He actively participates in international conferences, including invited talks at the ICMC Summer Meeting on Differential Equations in Brazil and workshops in France, Italy, and Spain. He supervises final year projects at UPM in areas like chemostat dynamics, epidemiology, and educational calculus applications.

Audrey SoricView profile

Professor

• Process and Bioprocess Engineering
• Biological Treatment of Wastewater
• Biohydrogen Production
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Audrey Soric is a Professor at Centrale Marseille, specializing in process and bioprocess engineering. She is affiliated with the Water and Waste Treatment team, focusing on innovative solutions for wastewater management and sustainable energy production. Biological treatment of wastewater Biohydrogen production Aerobic and anaerobic biofilm reactors Biocalorimetry applications Chemical-microbial hybrid systems Her research spans wastewater remediation, hydrogen production, and reactor modeling. Recent publications highlight advancements in milli-channel irrigation design, glyphosate degradation, and biofilm dynamics under hydrodynamic stress. She contributes to experimental and computational studies in bioreactor efficiency. Audrey Soric collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and co-authors like Olivier Boiron, Nicolas Roche, and Jean-Henry Ferrasse. Her work bridges fluid dynamics, biocatalysis, and environmental engineering, addressing challenges in industrial and agricultural water systems.

• Microbial Fermentation
• Food Science
• Functional Foods
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Pasquale Filannino is a Researcher at the Department of Soil, Plant, and Food Sciences (Di.SSPA), University of Bari. His work focuses on microbial fermentation, bioactive peptides, and sustainable food processing. He teaches courses in bioprocess technologies and waste valorization. Agri-food bioprocesses and advanced microbiology (6 credits) Biotechnologies for waste valorization (3 CFU) Starter selection and predictive microbiology (6 CFU) Research highlights: Development of bioactive peptides from agricultural residues Investigation of Apilactobacillus kunkeei biofilm formation in honeybee crops Valorization of date seeds and apple byproducts for functional foods Design of probiotic yeast starters for cornelian cherry beverages Characterization of cattle manure vermicompost for sustainable agriculture Classification of bioactive peptides using computational models His work emphasizes circular economy principles, microbial ecology, and health-focused food innovations.

• Agricultural Emissions
• Agroecosystem Modeling
• Soil Science
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Felipe Montes serves as an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Plant Science within the College of Agricultural Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. His research profile demonstrates continuous scholarly activity from 2004 to 2025 with 38 total research outputs, including significant publications in 2025, 2024, and 2023. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability and food security. Dr. Montes' research focuses on critical agricultural systems challenges, particularly agricultural emissions and climate adaptation. His fingerprint analysis reveals expertise in emissions (100%), silage (73%), volatile organic compounds (52%), manure management (41%), corn silage (35%), ammonia emissions (35%), and nitrous oxide emissions (30%). This work bridges fundamental soil science with practical agricultural applications, addressing climate change impacts on food production systems. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrated modeling approaches for agricultural systems. The 2025 nuclear winter adaptation paper, 2024 Cycles agroecosystem model, and 2023 Cycles-L landscape model represent progressively sophisticated frameworks connecting climate scenarios, land surface processes, hydrology, and crop production. These works have generated substantial academic impact with 63 citations for his 2019 soil analysis methodology paper and notable media attention including coverage by 38 news outlets and references in Wikipedia. Dr. Montes' research has achieved significant dissemination beyond academic circles, with his work being picked up by 38 news outlets, blogged by 8 sources, posted by 6 X users, referenced in 1 Wikipedia page, featured in 1 video, and referenced by 5 Bluesky users. His papers maintain strong readership with 122 Mendeley readers for the 2019 soil analysis paper. His collaborative network spans multiple institutions with co-authors including Kemanian, Shi, Fabio, Smart, and Richard. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, the semi-commercial willow biomass study suggests industry partnerships. Current research directions indicate expansion into climate catastrophe preparedness and integrated landscape modeling.

• Food molecular functionality
• Health science
• Nutrigenetics
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Satoshi Yano is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, specializing in the molecular mechanisms of food functionality with applications in health promotion and disease prevention. His research integrates food science, molecular biology, and cellular mechanisms to elucidate how dietary components influence cellular processes relevant to aging and health. Dr. Yano's research interests focus on food molecular functionality, health science, nutrigenetics, bioinformatics, functional foods, autophagy, and exosomes. His work primarily investigates how specific food compounds—including wasabi components, fermented garlic, plant polyphenols, and D-amino acids—affect cellular processes such as autophagy, proteostasis, stress responses, and cell signaling pathways. His approach combines omics technologies, cell culture models, and molecular techniques to uncover the mechanisms by which food components exert their biological effects. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on autophagy regulation by food components, with significant contributions to understanding how dietary factors influence cellular homeostasis, stress response, and aging-related processes. His work spans multiple disciplines including food science, molecular biology, dermatology, and cancer research, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research on food functionality. Dr. Yano has received numerous scientific awards including the Encouragement Award from the International Taurine Research Society Japan Division (2025), multiple presentation awards at food science conferences, and prestigious university honors from Kagoshima University. His research has been supported by competitive grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Waseda University's research foundation. As an educator, Dr. Yano teaches courses in Data Literacy, Student Life and Self-Management, Study Skills, and Basic Seminar II at Waseda University's School of Human Sciences. He also serves on various academic committees including the Secretariat of the 45th Joint Symposium of the Japan Society for Basic Gerontology and the Food for Health International Conference Executive Committee.

• Algae Biotechnology
• Carbon Capture
• Circular Bioeconomy
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Dr. Sana Malik is a Research Associate and Lecturer at the Climate Change Cluster (C3) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She holds a PhD in Biotechnology with a focus on microalgae and cyanobacteria for sustainable biorefineries. Her work addresses critical challenges at the Energy-Water-Environment nexus through innovative research in algae biotechnology and carbon capture. Dr. Malik's research focuses on developing sustainable biorefinery pathways and optimizing wastewater-based algae systems. She integrates AI and robotics to identify and enhance elite algal strains for industrial and environmental applications. With over eight years of experience, she has advanced wastewater-driven multiproduct biorefineries through cascading extraction approaches, adaptive laboratory evolution, metabolic pathway engineering, and phenomics to unlock algae's potential for carbon-neutral solutions. Her research outputs reveal a strong emphasis on sustainable biorefinery development, with publications spanning algae cultivation optimization, wastewater valorization, carbon capture, and the production of biofuels and bioproducts. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on circular bioeconomy principles, integrating environmental sustainability with technological innovation to address climate challenges. UTS Early and Emerging Leaders program graduate Recipient of multiple national and international fellowships and scholarships Active member of the Young Scientists Division of the Asian Federation of Biotechnology Dr. Malik actively mentors startups through the Deep Green Biotech Hub, manages client and stakeholder projects, oversees research operations, and supervises interns, Honours, and HDR students. She is also involved in funded research projects focusing on adaptive laboratory evolution, AI-enabled phenotyping, multi-omics analysis, and sustainable biorefinery pathways from microalgae and cyanobacteria.