Stephan Freitag

Stephan Freitag is a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics within the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He holds a PhD in Biotechnology from TU Wien (2017-2021) and has conducted research at institutions including Wageningen University and University of Ulm.

Research Focus: Freitag specializes in infrared spectroscopy applications for mycotoxin screening in agricultural products. His work combines chemometrics, machine learning, and portable spectroscopic devices to develop rapid, green analytical methods for food contaminants. Recent projects include 3D-printed sample modules and quantum cascade laser spectrometers for farm-to-fork food safety monitoring.

Publication Trends: His 24+ publications (2021-2025) focus on infrared spectroscopy for mycotoxin detection in wheat and maize, with applications in food safety, agricultural quality control, and environmental monitoring. Collaborative work spans multiple European institutions.

Scientific Engagement: Freitag serves as reviewer for journals like Food Chemistry and Food Control, and is a member of the American Chemical Society and Society for Mycotoxin Research. He actively presents at international conferences including the World Mycotoxin Forum and RAFA symposiums.