Margit Cichna-Markl

Margit Cichna-Markl is a Professor at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Chemistry, specifically within the Institute of Analytical Chemistry. With over 122 publications and active research spanning from 2000 to the present, she maintains a significant academic presence with recent publications extending into 2025.

Her research focuses on analytical chemistry applications in food science and molecular biology, specializing in DNA-based authentication methods for food products. Key areas include DNA barcoding, high-resolution melting analysis, and metabarcoding techniques for detecting food adulteration and verifying species authenticity in complex food matrices.

Dr. Cichna-Markl's work demonstrates a strong trend toward developing molecular methods for food authentication, with recent publications focusing on EU-authorized edible insects, seafood identification, and plant species detection in processed foods. Her research bridges analytical chemistry with practical food safety applications, contributing significantly to food fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.

She has been actively involved in research projects including mycotoxin analysis (2004-2007) and has presented numerous lectures and posters on food authentication techniques, with recent activities documented through November 2024.