Adane Tilahun Getachew

Adane Tilahun Getachew serves as an Associate Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in bioactive compounds analysis and application within food science. His research integrates green extraction technologies with sustainable food processing to valorize marine and agricultural byproducts.

His primary research interests focus on antioxidant mechanisms, bioactive compound recovery, and advanced extraction methodologies including supercritical fluids and subcritical water processing. Key application areas include marine lipid extraction from invasive species like starfish and round goby, plant protein isolation from legumes and lupin seeds, and stabilization of omega-3 enriched food products. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through waste reduction and sustainable resource utilization.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on extraction optimization (particularly supercritical CO₂ and pressurized liquid methods), marine bioactives (seaweed, starfish, shrimp waste), and food product development (mayonnaise, packaging films, protein concentrates). Dominant themes include response surface methodology applications, seasonal variation impacts on bioactive yields, and techno-functional properties of extracted compounds.

His collaborative projects demonstrate extensive interdisciplinary work across European research initiatives:

• SUSTAINABLE JET FUELS (2024-2027): Micro-algal cell factories for zero-waste aviation fuel
• GrExOmega (2022-2025): Green extraction of omega-3 from invasive marine species
• AlgaeVita (2025-2027): Biofortified algae ingredients rich in vitamin D3 and omega-3
• SBbioact (2019-2022): Biorefinery of Nordic brown algae bioactives

Dr. Getachew leads research on sustainable food systems with emphasis on waste valorization and green processing technologies, maintaining active collaborations with multiple European institutions through DTU's National Food Institute infrastructure.