Millena Ruszkowska

Dr. DSc, Eng. Millena Ruszkowska serves as Professor at Gdynia Maritime University, where her 15+ year career bridges food science and maritime logistics. Holding dual doctoral degrees in Science and Engineering, she specializes in commodity science with focus on food quality management systems applicable to maritime transport and storage.

Her research centers on sustainable food innovation, particularly edible insects as alternative protein sources. She investigates physicochemical properties of novel food formulations, consumer behavior toward sustainable products, and sorption characteristics critical for food stability. Recent projects include cricket-enriched snacks, insect-based food security solutions, and natural ingredient applications in cosmetics, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to food system challenges.

Professor Ruszkowska's recent publication surge (15 articles in 2024-2025) demonstrates exceptional productivity in high-impact journals. Her work shows clear thematic evolution toward sustainable food systems, with 60% of recent publications focusing on entomophagy applications. She maintains strong collaborative networks across Polish institutions while addressing globally relevant food security challenges through rigorous physicochemical analysis and consumer research methodologies.