Kai Kniepkamp

Kai Kniepkamp is a Researcher at the Research Centre Biobased Economy of Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands. His work focuses on sustainable processing techniques, particularly the application of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction for oils from crops like Andean lupin and sour cherry. His research addresses challenges in lipid recovery, oil quality optimization, and economic viability of bio-based processes. Contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable production and consumption.

Research Interests: Oil extraction methodologies, supercritical fluid technology, agricultural byproduct utilization, and process scale-up economics. Key projects include evaluating oil yields from lupin beans and developing eco-friendly lipid extraction systems for food waste materials.

Recent studies highlight advancements in supercritical CO2 extraction for food and agricultural applications. Collaboration networks span institutions in Europe, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to bioeconomy transitions.