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Henry Jäger is a Professor in Food Technology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) since 2014. Previously, he worked as a Project Manager at Nestlé (2012-2014) and Lecturer at TU Berlin (2012-2017), following his PhD/Postdoc at TU Berlin (2006-2012) and Diploma in Food Technology (2000-2006). His research focuses on electrotechnologies in food processing , particularly pulsed electric fields (PEF) and ohmic heating , for microbial inactivation, food preservation, and quality optimization. He explores applications in plant material processing , gluten-free baking , and novel food preservation methods . His work also addresses edible insect processing for allergenicity reduction and protein recovery. Recent publications (2025-2024) analyze synergies between PEF and ohmic heating, biofilm imitation systems for hygiene validation, and computational models for sterilization processes. These studies span food safety , sustainable processing , and functional food design . Henry Jäger actively contributes to scientific communities, serving on the EFFoST managing board , as scientific advisor for food conferences, and as reviewer for journals like Food Chemistry and Trends in Food Science & Technology . He has organized workshops on PEF applications and contributed to EU food technology initiatives.

• Food Technology
• Food Processing Engineering
• Electrotechnologies in Food Preservation
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Roland Ludwig is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Food Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He is also the current Senate Chairman at BOKU, demonstrating strong institutional leadership. His research is centered on enzyme technology, biocatalysis, biosensors, and electrochemistry, with a particular focus on oxidoreductases such as cellobiose dehydrogenase (CDH) and lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), which are crucial in biomass degradation and bioenergy applications. His research interests span food biotechnology, enzyme technology, biocatalysis, biosensors, process engineering, electrochemistry, and nanobiotechnology. He investigates the molecular mechanisms of electron transfer in redox enzymes, their application in biosensors and biofuel cells, and their role in the depolymerization of lignocellulosic biomass. His work integrates biochemical, electrochemical, and structural approaches to understand and engineer enzyme function. The recent publication trends highlight a strong focus on LPMOs and CDHs, with studies on their kinetics, substrate specificity, domain dynamics, electron transfer mechanisms, and engineering for improved stability and activity. These works frequently appear in high-impact journals such as ACS Catalysis and Bioelectrochemistry, reflecting the significance and innovation of his research in biocatalysis and bioelectrochemistry. International DropSens Award for Applied Electroanalytical Chemistry Medal of Honour, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb RIZ Genius Award for Innovative Sensor Technology Austrian APART Fellowship INiTS Award 2007 (Life Science) Förderpreis der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Biotechnologie Roland Ludwig actively supervises students and leads multiple externally funded research projects from FWF and EU, including grants focused on electron transfer in oxidoreductases and the kinetic analysis of oxidative biomass-degrading enzymes. He collaborates with international research groups and is a frequent speaker at major scientific conferences. His research contributes to sustainable bioprocesses, green chemistry, and the development of novel bio-based technologies. He is involved in research teams and collaborative projects such as the FWF-funded Doktoratskolleg "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives bridging food technology, biotechnology, and materials science. His lab focuses on enzyme characterization, protein engineering, and the development of bioelectrochemical devices.

• Food biotechnology
• Enzyme technology
• Biocatalysis
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Rainer Schuhmacher is a Full Professor for Plant and Microbe Metabolomics at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Sciences and the Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics in Tulln an der Donau. His research focuses on metabolomics, analytical chemistry, and plant-microbe interactions, with emphasis on fungal secondary metabolites, mycotoxin resistance, and environmental stress responses in crops. He leads projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), European Commission, and national agencies. Research interests span: Metabolomic profiling of plant-pathogen interactions (e.g., Fusarium -wheat systems) Stable isotope-assisted techniques for metabolic pathway analysis Cold stress mitigation in plants using Antarctic bacteria Development of computational tools for untargeted metabolomics data processing His work integrates analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, and molecular biology to study metabolic crosstalk in agricultural systems. Awards include the Fritz-Feigl-Preis (2012) and Dr.-Wolfgang-Houska-Preis (2005). He has supervised multiple PhD projects and leads the Plant-Microbe Metabolomics group, managing core metabolomics platforms and international collaborations. Key projects: Chemical crosstalk in mycoparasitic interactions (FWF) Metabolomics of cold stress tolerance mediated by psychrotolerant bacteria Extension of metabolomics platforms for plant-pathogen studies

• Metabolomics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Plant-Microbe Interaction
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Nikolai Denkov is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at Sofia University's Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, leading the Laboratory of Active Formulations and Materials since 2017. His administrative roles include Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering (2008–2015), Deputy Minister (2014–2016), and Minister of Education and Science of Bulgaria (2017). He holds a DSc from Sofia University (2007) and has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles with an h-index of 45. Research focuses on colloid science, surfactant systems, and interfacial phenomena, including foam rheology, emulsion stability, and self-shaping of oil droplets. His studies bridge fundamental physics and industrial applications in cleaning agents, food technology, and pharmaceuticals. Key contributions include discovering antifoam mechanisms and self-emulsification processes. Recipient of the Solvay Prize (2019) and Bulgaria's highest scientific honor, 'Pythagoras' (2010) Supervised 12 PhD students and led 40+ industry-funded projects with companies like Unilever and BASF Active in international organizations: IACIS Council member, ERC panel chair, and ESA advisor His work emphasizes translational research, with patents in formulation technologies and over 7,300 citations. Current research explores smart materials and micro/nanostructured systems.

• Colloid and Interface Science
• Physical Chemistry of Disperse Systems
• Surfactant Aggregation
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Harald Pichler is an Associate Professor and Team Leader at the Institute of Biotechnology (IMBT) at Graz University of Technology. His research focuses on membrane biology, enzyme engineering, and industrial biotechnology using yeast systems like Pichia pastoris . Key projects include engineering microbial membranes for protein secretion, optimizing biocatalysts for terpenoid synthesis, and studying lipid interactions with membrane proteins. Collaborations with companies like DSM and LONZA highlight industrial applications of his work. Research interests span microbial membrane modifications, sterol biosynthesis, and metabolic engineering for producing valuable metabolites. Major contributions include developing yeast strains for high-throughput screening of terpenoids and engineering hydratases for biocatalytic applications. His team also explores protein secretion pathways and membrane protein expression in yeasts, with patent filings for key genetic targets. Current projects involve lipid raft dynamics, SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions with membranes, and low-cost cell culture media alternatives. Collaborations with academic partners like the University of Geneva and Wageningen University emphasize interdisciplinary approaches. Publications frequently address membrane biophysics, enzyme mechanisms, and yeast strain engineering, reflecting a blend of fundamental and applied research.

• Membrane Biology
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Enzyme Engineering
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Theresa Scharl-Hirsch is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Scientific Director at the Core Facility Bioinformatics, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). She holds concurrent appointments at the Institute of Statistics, BOKU, and has extensive experience in bioprocess modeling, machine learning, and statistical computing. Her work bridges biochemical engineering with advanced data science methodologies. Her research focuses on real-time monitoring of biopharmaceutical processes, clustering of high-dimensional data (particularly RNA sequencing), and application of explainable machine learning techniques. She has developed statistical models for process optimization and quality prediction in antibody capture and protein purification, with a strong emphasis on industrial implementations using R programming. Key trends in her publications include three-way data analysis, matrix-variate Gaussian mixture models, and permutation-based variable importance methods for deep learning architectures. Her work spans bioprocess engineering, bioinformatics, and industrial data science applications.

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Computing
• Cluster Analysis
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Markus Neureiter is a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology within the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on environmental biotechnology applications, particularly in bioprocess engineering, fermentation technologies, and waste valorization for sustainable chemical and biopolymer production. Key Research Areas: Bioprocess engineering, PHA production from agricultural and industrial waste, volatile fatty acid platform development, biorefinery processes, and renewable energy systems. Recent Trends: Publications emphasize pilot-scale biopolymer production, carbon source optimization, and integration of enzymatic pretreatment with microbial fermentation. Academic Awards & Community Services: Markus serves as a reviewer for journals including PLoS One , Metabolic Engineering , and Renewable Energy . He has organized conferences like the European Biotechnology Congress and contributed to EU-funded projects such as CAFIPLA and VOLATILE. Supervised Students: Guided 16 university theses (PhD and Master's) on topics like biopolymer synthesis, yeast cultivation, and waste-to-chemicals strategies.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Fermentation
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Ronald Zirbs is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Colloid and Biointerface Science , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a PhD in Polymer Chemistry (Martin-Luther-University Halle/Saale, 2007-2009; TU Wien, 2005-2006), his research focuses on nanoparticle synthesis , surface-active ionic liquids , and thermoresponsive polymer architectures .

• Materials Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Nanotechnology
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Lukas Grasmann is a Researcher at the Faculty of Informatics, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), based in the Databases and Artificial Intelligence research group (Institute E192-02, Room HA0302). His contact details include email lukas.grasmann@tuwien.ac.at and phone +43-1-58801-192216, with professional activities centered on cutting-edge database technologies and AI applications. His educational qualifications comprise: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) in Engineering Grasmann's research spans database systems and artificial intelligence with emphasis on big data analytics, distributed query processing, and skyline query optimization. His work focuses on integrating specialized query paradigms into Apache Spark SQL for efficient large-scale data analysis, particularly applied to perishable food supply chain optimization for waste reduction. This intersects computer science fundamentals with sustainability-driven practical implementations. His 2022-2023 publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory in enhancing Spark SQL's capabilities for skyline queries, addressing both theoretical optimization challenges and real-world deployment in distributed environments. The work demonstrates consistent innovation in bridging database theory with big data infrastructure, advancing scalable solutions for multi-criteria decision problems. Scientific recognition: No formal awards or fellowships documented in source materials Research funding and collaborations include: Lead researcher on FFG-funded project "AI-driven collaborative supply and demand matching platform for food waste reduction" (2022-2025) Contributor to HyperTrac project (2018-2022) focusing on traceability systems Active participant in KnowledgeGraph initiative (2020-2028) developing semantic knowledge networks He operates within TU Wien's Databases and Artificial Intelligence research ecosystem (Institute E192), collaborating with specialists like Pichler and Selzer on database scalability challenges. The group maintains strong industry connections through applied projects targeting supply chain intelligence and food waste analytics.

• Database Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data Analytics
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Dr. Alexandra Machado Ferreira Castilho is a leading researcher at the Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Cell Biology within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . She has served as Principal Investigator since 2018 and previously as Scientific Coordinator of the Laura Bassi Center PlantBioP (2010-2017). Her work focuses on Plant Molecular Farming and Glycoengineering , aiming to optimize plant-based production of therapeutically relevant glycoproteins. Specializes in tailoring N-glycan profiles for biopharmaceuticals Develops plant cell factories for antibody and decoy receptor production Key projects include SARS-CoV-2 neutralization strategies and cancer immunotherapy agents Her recent publications analyze glycoengineering techniques in Nicotiana benthamiana , covering topics like ACE2-Fc decoys for viral neutralization, PD1/PDL1 blockade for oncology, and protease suppression for protein stability. She has received funding from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) for projects on immune checkpoint inhibitors and glycosylation pathway modulation.

• Plant Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
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Tim Causon is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria. With a PhD from the University of Tasmania and habilitation in analytical chemistry, he has established himself as a leading expert in mass spectrometry and metabolomics applications. His research focuses on developing advanced analytical methods with particular emphasis on ion mobility mass spectrometry techniques and their applications in biotechnology and metabolomics. Dr. Causon's research interests center on method development for mass spectrometric analyses in metabolomics, particularly for biotechnology and bioprocess engineering applications. His work explores fundamental studies of molecular ions and analytical applications of ion mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS), with significant contributions to capillary electrophoresis, chromatography, and metabolomics. His laboratory develops innovative approaches for metabolite identification, structural characterization, and quantitative analysis, with applications spanning from bioproduction to environmental analysis. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing ion mobility mass spectrometry techniques, with particular attention to collision cross section measurements, metabolite identification, and method development for complex biological and environmental samples. His work spans fundamental studies of ion behavior to practical applications in biotechnology, food science, and environmental analysis. Scientific Awards: Fritz Feigl Award from the Austrian Society of Analytical Chemistry (2022) Dr. Causon has successfully secured substantial research funding through numerous projects, including the EU-funded MobiliTraIN: Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry Training Network (2024-2028) and several industry collaborations. He has supervised multiple doctoral and master's students whose work focuses on analytical method development, metabolomics, and ion mobility applications. His laboratory maintains strong collaborations with both academic and industrial partners across Europe. As an active member of the scientific community, Dr. Causon organizes major conferences such as the IMS Symposium 2023 and serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for leading analytical chemistry journals. His laboratory is well-equipped for advanced mass spectrometry research with multiple ion mobility-capable mass spectrometers and complementary analytical instrumentation.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Mass Spectrometry
• Metabolomics
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Patrick Hirsch is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Production and Logistics , part of the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna . He serves as Head of the Institute of Production and Logistics since 2025 and has coordinated doctoral programs in Social and Economic Sciences since 2017. His research focuses on Sustainable Logistics, Operations Research, and Disaster Management , with specializations in Health Care Logistics Humanitarian Supply Chains Urban Mobility Food Security Cybersecurity in Logistics Green Logistics Recent publications highlight his work in 2025-2023 on: Cloud Resource Optimization Disaster Response Logistics Container Terminal Storage Cyberattack Resilience Home Health Care Scheduling His team also explores deep learning for cargo inspection and hybrid simulation modeling for pandemic and climate-related disruptions. Scientific awards include: BOKU Best Paper Award (2024) ITOR runner-up Best Paper (2023) Raiffeisen Science Award (2014) Multiple Early-Career Prizes Dr. Hirsch leads 13 active research projects funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency and Oesterreichische Nationalbank , including initiatives on food supply resilience , internet outage cascading effects , and blockchain in logistics security . He supervises collaborative theses and contributes to policy development through institutions like the ITA - Institut für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung .

• Sustainable Logistics
• Operations Research
• Disaster and Crisis Management
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Andrea Watzinger is a Senior Scientist at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna , affiliated with the Institute of Soil Research under the Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences. With a habilitation in soil ecology (2015), she leads multidisciplinary projects on stable isotope applications for understanding biogeochemical processes in terrestrial and aquatic systems. Education : PhD in 2000 (BOKU), Erasmus Fellowship (1996-1997, Oxford Brookes University), MSc in Biology/Ecology (1999, University of Salzburg) Research Focus : Her work integrates stable isotope techniques to trace nutrient fate in soils, assess climate change impacts on agroecosystems, develop biochar-based remediation technologies, and quantify urban carbon footprints . Recent studies examine drought effects on forest carbon dynamics, microbial processes in contaminated soils, and drone-based gas monitoring systems. Scientific Contributions : Key projects include the Vienna Urban Carbon Laboratory (2021-2025), ISO-2-DRONE (2022), and Heavy Metal City-Zen (2019-2021). Her publications span groundwater remediation, isotope ecology, and sustainable soil management. Awards : Wissenschaftspreis Land Niederösterreich (2015), Förderpreis Wien (2004), Stiftung 120 Jahre BOKU (2002), Wissenschaftsagentur Salzburg (2000) Collaborative Networks : She collaborates with the Austrian Institute of Technology , European Geosciences Union , and Stable Isotope Network Austria , supervising interdisciplinary teams in hydrology, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering. Her outreach includes citizen science initiatives like Heavy Metal City-Zen for urban soil safety.

• Soil Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Remediation
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Rainer Hahn is an Associate Professor in Biochemical Engineering at the Institute of Biochemical Engineering, Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He also serves as Head of the Downstream Processing Unit at the BioIndustrial Pilot Plant and is a key researcher at the Austrian Center of Industrial Biotechnology (ACIB). His work is centered on bioprocess engineering with a strong focus on downstream processing and biopharmaceutical purification. University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) School: Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences Department: Institute of Biochemical Engineering Role: Associate Professor, Head of Downstream Processing Unit His research interests span Bioprocess Engineering , Downstream Processing , Industrial Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical Technology , and Chemical Biology . He investigates advanced purification techniques, particularly in chromatography and protein separation processes. His recent work emphasizes multicomponent adsorption, protein A affinity systems, and purification of complex biomolecules like secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA). The trend in his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on protein purification , chromatographic modeling , and process optimization in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. His work integrates experimental analysis with mathematical modeling to improve efficiency and predictability in downstream operations, especially in multi-component systems. Topics such as continuous chromatography , pH transients , and affinity resin development reflect his leadership in advancing industrial bioprocessing. His notable scientific awards include: HOUSKA PRIZE (Recognition Award) - 2016 Dissertation Prize of the Austrian Society for Biotechnology - 2002 Rainer Hahn has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by FWF, national enterprises, and private foundations, focusing on biopharmaceutical purification and process development. He mentors students and contributes to academic training through lectures and supervision. He is also a dedicated reviewer for leading journals such as Journal of Chromatography A , Biotechnology and Bioengineering , and Separation and Purification Technology . His work is closely tied to industrial applications, particularly in the development of scalable and efficient biomanufacturing processes. He is associated with the BioIndustrial Pilot Plant and collaborates with ACIB, contributing to innovation in industrial biotechnology. His research group focuses on developing robust downstream strategies for next-generation biopharmaceuticals.

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Downstream Processing
• Industrial Biotechnology
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Felix Schottroff is an Assistant Professor in Food Technology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Food Technology within the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences. He also holds a Tenure Track Professorship in Integral Food Processing at TU Berlin since 2023, reflecting his growing academic leadership. His research is centered on innovative food processing technologies, particularly pulsed electric fields (PEF) and ohmic heating, with applications in food safety, preservation, and sustainable production. His research interests include food process engineering, sterile process technology, bioprocess engineering, microbiology, and thermal and non-thermal food processing methods. He investigates the mechanistic effects of electric fields on microbial inactivation and cellular processes, aiming to improve efficiency in food and fermentation systems. His work bridges engineering principles with food science to develop scalable, energy-efficient, and high-quality food processing solutions. The recent articles highlight a strong focus on electrotechnologies such as PEF and ohmic heating, with applications in sterilization, baking, fermentation, and protein extraction. Trends include process modeling (CFD), scale-up strategies, and integration of these technologies into sustainable and precision food production systems. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and industrial relevance. BOKU Anerkennungspreis für außergewöhnliche Leistungen in der Lehre (2022) Best Presentation Award, 4th World Congress on Electroporation (2022) Food Engineering Award, EFCE (2021) Hygienic Study Award, EHEDG (2021) Charles R. Stumbo Award (2019, 2020) PhD Student of the Year, EFFoST (2020) MSc Student of the Year, EFFoST (2016) Felix Schottroff has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by FFG and industry partners, focusing on food safety, alternative proteins, and sustainable processing. He mentors students and collaborates widely across Europe. He serves as a reviewer for over 20 scientific journals and holds leadership roles in Young EFFoST (Chair), EHEDG, and ISEBTT. He previously led the BOKU Core Facilities (2021–2023), demonstrating organizational and technical leadership. He is involved in several labs and research initiatives, particularly those related to food processing, electrotechnologies, and core facilities at BOKU. His work is supported by national and international collaborations, including with TU Berlin, University of Alberta, and Ohio State University.

• Food Process Engineering
• Food Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Engineering
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