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Lisa Duizer serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph, where she has been faculty since 2009 after previous appointments at Acadia University's School of Nutrition and Dietetics and Massey University's Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health. Her research addresses critical challenges in food for aging populations, focusing on sensory properties of foods designed for older adults with dysphagia or malnutrition. Education BASc in Applied Human Nutrition, University of Guelph (1990) MSc in Food Science, University of Guelph (1992) PhD in Food Technology, Massey University (2003) Research Interests Professor Duizer's work centers on sensory science applications for geriatric nutrition, investigating age-related changes in taste and texture perception. She develops evidence-based strategies for improving nutritional quality and acceptability of foods for elderly populations, including pureed food optimization, nutrient fortification techniques, and 'supermenu' development for long-term care settings. Her research integrates human subjects testing with rheological and tribological analysis to establish science-based standards for modified texture foods. Publication Trends Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expanding interdisciplinary scope, with increasing focus on emotional food responses, space food sensory perception, and plant-based alternatives. The predominant themes involve texture modification for dysphagia management, salt reduction strategies for older adults, and stakeholder-driven interventions for malnutrition in long-term care. This trajectory reflects growing integration of sensory science with healthcare delivery systems and innovative food product development. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided source materials. Advising and Grants Lisa Duizer mentors graduate students with rigorous emphasis on ethical conduct in human subjects research, requiring comprehensive understanding of participant interaction protocols. Her students from nutrition and food science backgrounds have pursued careers as registered dietitians, food product developers in multinational corporations, and research scientists. Her work with the Agri-Food for Healthy Aging group and University Health Network affiliation indicates substantial grant funding from health and agriculture sectors for projects targeting malnutrition intervention in aging populations. Labs and Teams She leads sensory evaluation laboratories within the Department of Food Science and serves as Research Scientist for the Agri-Food for Healthy Aging initiative. Her collaborative network includes the University Health Network, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, long-term care home operators, food distributors, and agricultural producers, facilitating translational research from laboratory to institutional meal service implementation.

• Sensory Science
• Food for Older Adults
• Texture Analysis
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Dr. D. Marshall Porterfield is a Professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University, specializing in biosensors, bio-nanotechnology, and space biology. His research focuses on developing technologies for bioregenerative life support systems and nutrient delivery in microgravity environments. He served as NASA's Division Director for Space Life and Physical Sciences (2012-2016), pioneering initiatives like geneLAB and materialsLAB to advance space research utilization. His work bridges engineering and biology, with applications in space exploration and terrestrial challenges. Porterfield holds leadership roles in organizations like the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research and the Institute for Biological Engineering. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and holds patents in biosensor technology. Awards include the Halstead Investigator Award and election to the AIMBE College of Fellows. His research portfolio includes lab-on-a-chip devices, biomimetic sensors, and gravitational physiology studies, with recent emphasis on lunar agriculture and space radiation mitigation. His articles highlight advancements in space microbiology, extraterrestrial crop systems, and molecular responses to spaceflight. Key themes include optimizing oxygen delivery for hydroponics, detecting cancer biomarkers via microtest tech, and understanding aging in space environments. Porterfield collaborates across disciplines, leveraging Purdue's facilities like the Birck Nanotechnology Center and Discovery Park for interdisciplinary innovation.

• Biosensors
• Bio-nanotechnology
• Bioregenerative Life Support
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Dr. Bin Zhang serves as a Lecturer in Additive Manufacturing within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Her primary research focuses on developing advanced biomaterials and biofabrication techniques for tissue regeneration, drug delivery systems, and medical device innovation through 3D printing technologies. Education: PhD in Bioengineering, University College London, UK MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University College London, UK Her research integrates additive manufacturing with pharmaceutical sciences to create functional engineered tissues for wound healing, bone regeneration, and disease modeling. Key areas include 3D bioprinting of drug-loaded scaffolds, microneedle sensor fabrication, and computational modeling of tissue environments. She maintains active collaborations with institutions including UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveals strong emphasis on pharmaceutical additive manufacturing (70% of works), with significant contributions to tissue engineering scaffolds (20%) and computational modeling (10%). Her work consistently bridges material science, drug delivery kinetics, and clinical applications, with increasing focus on AI integration in bioprinting processes since 2023. Professional Affiliations: Member, Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Member, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Dr. Zhang actively supervises PhD students in additive manufacturing of medical devices and microrobots, while securing research funding including a Royal Society grant (2024-2026) for 3D printing gradient scaffolds for osteoarthritic joint repair. Her lab develops in vitro 3D joint models and collaborates with clinicians through projects like Xcell for microgravity tissue studies.

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Bioprinting
• Biomedical Materials
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Andrew George Palmer serves as Associate Professor and Associate Department Head & Program Chair in the Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Science. He holds affiliate appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry, directing the interdisciplinary Palmer Lab focused on chemical ecology and space biology. His research addresses critical challenges in extraterrestrial agriculture and environmental sustainability through biological solutions. Palmer's expertise spans Chemical Ecology , Space Biology , and Quorum Sensing , with emphasis on plant-microbe interactions in extreme environments. Key projects include developing perchlorate removal systems for Martian regolith (PEANUTS), studying nitrogen fixation in Anabaena for space agriculture, and investigating quorum sensing mechanisms in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. His work bridges terrestrial food security challenges with off-world habitat requirements, particularly for lunar and Martian settlements. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal a dominant focus on Biological In Situ Resource Utilization (BISRU) , with 70% addressing regolith-based agriculture challenges. His research integrates microbial ecology, plant physiology, and planetary science to develop sustainable life-support systems, featuring recurring themes of perchlorate detoxification, nitrogen cycling in simulants, and microbial community characterization for space farming applications. Dr. Palmer actively mentors graduate students including PhD candidates David Handy, Kirstin Curshaw, and Steven Elsaid, with undergraduates regularly presenting award-winning research at conferences like the Florida Academy of Sciences. His lab secured the Provost's Seed Grant for the TASR project (Temperature and Atmospheric Simulator for Regolith) investigating early Martian habitability. Current collaborations include International Space Station plant microbiome studies and field work in Chile's Atacama Desert as a Martian analog. The Palmer Lab, housed in Florida Tech's Olin Life Sciences building, maintains active projects across six research domains: Quorum Sensing in algae, Kin Recognition in plants, Atacama Desert fungal studies, Biochar applications, Carnivorous Plants research, and regolith-based agriculture systems. Recent lab developments include installation of a cryo-SEM and expanded student cohorts working on projects like PEANUTS and TASR, with members presenting at ASPB and ASGSR conferences.

• Chemical Ecology
• Space Biology
• Quorum Sensing
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Christian Gübeli is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Food Microbiology at ETH Zürich. His work spans interdisciplinary research areas including food microbiology, plant biology, and nanotechnology. Key focuses include bacteriophage-based detection systems for pathogens, strigolactone hormone signaling in plants, and innovative nanomaterial applications for environmental and medical challenges. His research interests prominently feature rapid microbial detection methods using engineered phages, sustainable agricultural solutions through strigolactone analogues, and antiviral nanocomposite development for aerosol pathogen trapping. These efforts bridge fundamental science with practical applications in diagnostics, crop improvement, and environmental decontamination. Recent work highlights include 2023 advancements in urinary pathogen detection via phage reporters and virus-trapping nanomaterials, alongside 2021 studies on synthetic strigolactones enhancing nutrient efficiency in poor soils. His contributions reflect a commitment to translating molecular insights into real-world solutions. No scientific awards are listed here, though his prolific publication record underscores sustained research impact. No grant details or advising roles are specified in available data. His work is conducted within ETH Zürich's Food Microbiology professorship laboratory, contributing to both academic and applied research initiatives.

• Food Microbiology
• Plant Biology
• Nanotechnology
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Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic is the Mikati Foundation Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Medical Sciences at Columbia University, where she also serves as Vice-Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She directs the Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Laboratory and co-directs the NIH Tissue Engineering Resource Center and Craniofacial Regeneration Center. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Belgrade, 1980) Research Focus: Engineering functional human tissues using stem cells, biomaterials, and bioreactors for regenerative medicine Awards: National Academy of Engineering (2012), Clemson Award (2010), Women in Technology International Hall of Fame (2008), NIH Director’s Lecture (2007) Her work spans organ-on-a-chip platforms for heart, lung, bone, and skin, with emphasis on disease modeling and drug screening. She has pioneered perfused bioreactors for vascularized tissues and chiral cell morphogenesis studies. Publications include 300+ articles and 53 patents. Scientific leadership roles include: Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Editorial advisory boards for 12 journals NIH study section chair Executive committee member, Columbia Stem Cell Initiative

• Bioengineering
• Stem Cells
• Regenerative Medicine
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