Christof Menzel

Prof. Dr. Christof Menzel is a Professor in the Department of Nutritional Science at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of food systems, sustainability, and environmental impacts of food production and consumption. He leads projects such as JACK&05 (2016-2018) and Life Cycle Assessments (2014-present), emphasizing digital tools in education and sustainable practices. He has supervised numerous theses on topics like eco-balance of oat milk, kitas' meals, and coffee preparation systems. Awards include the Wissenschaftspreis 2023 and Nachwuchspreis 2021. He actively participates in university committees, including the Internal Accreditation Commission and Sustainability Advisory Board.

• Education: Advanced degrees in Mathematics and Environmental Science (implied from publications).
• Key Projects: LCA methodology development, RFID applications in food quality management, and educational technology integration.
• Teaching: Mathematics, statistics, and applied IT for nutritional science students.
• Grants: Funded by Stiftung zur Förderung der Qualität in Lehre und Studium (QV-Mittel) and EU Interreg programs.

His research spans food packaging sustainability, consumer behavior analysis, and institutional catering systems. Collaborations with industry partners include dairy producers, bakeries, and food laboratories. He also contributed to the LowFett 30 dietary program evaluation and RFID-NRW-NL supply chain optimization.

Recent work includes optimizing eco-balances for decentralized food production and introducing LCA tools like Umberto 11. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, food technology, and data analysis.