Rudolf Krska

Rudolf Krska is a full Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where he leads the Institute for Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics in Tulln. His joint appointments include Professorships at Queen's University Belfast and Kansas State University. With a career spanning over three decades, he specializes in analytical chemistry, food/feed safety, and mycotoxin research.

Research Focus: Krska's work centers on developing cutting-edge analytical methods (LC-MS/MS, infrared spectroscopy) for detecting contaminants in food chains. Key areas include:

• Mycotoxin control strategies and metabolomics of plant-fungi interactions
• Immunoassays, reference materials, and proficiency testing
• Climate change impacts on food contaminants and rapid on-site detection technologies

Scientific Output: His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on spectroscopic mycotoxin detection, climate-related contaminant patterns, and global food safety challenges, particularly in vulnerable regions like Sub-Saharan Africa.

Awards & Honors:

• Nils Foss Excellence Prize (2024), Chemistry Leader Award (2023)
• 5x Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2015-2019)
• Honorary Professor (China), Royal Irish Academy Membership
• Golden Ring of Tulln, Fritz-Pregl-Medal, and 20+ other distinctions

Leadership & Projects: Krska directs major initiatives including FFoQSI's strategic research and EU projects like MyControl-ET. He founded two spin-offs (Biopure, Quantas Analytics) and oversees BOKU's analytical core facilities.

Education & Training: Trained at TU Wien (Dipl.-Ing. 1990, Dr.techn. 1993), he mentors emerging scientists through international collaborations and laboratory management.