Lise Korsten

Dr. Lise Korsten is a Professor at the University of Pretoria's Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, co-director of the Centre of Excellence in Food Security, and a leading authority in food safety and agricultural microbiology. Her work addresses antimicrobial resistance in fresh produce supply chains and irrigation water quality.

Research interests focus on foodborne pathogens, antimicrobial resistance dynamics, and public health risks in agricultural systems. She investigates microbiological safety in small-scale farming and informal settlements, emphasizing sustainable food security solutions.

Recent publications analyze antimicrobial-resistant E. coli and Salmonella in South African leafy green supply chains (2022), Staphylococcus resistance in mushroom production (2021), and historical work on litchi quality and potato disease control systems. Her research spans food safety policy, environmental microbiology, and agricultural technology validation.

Dr. Korsten has secured funding from the National Research Foundation, European Commission, NIH, and USDA Agricultural Research Service. Her career metrics include 174 publications, 5,825 citations, a 39 H-index, and 98.6% co-authored output. She leads high-impact interdisciplinary collaborations across Africa and globally.