Tassos Koidis

Tassos Koidis is a Lecturer in Food Science & Nutrition at Queen's University Belfast, where he works at the Institute for Global Food Security. He has held this position since January 2010, contributing significantly to food science research and education. His work bridges analytical chemistry with practical food safety applications.

Dr. Koidis's research spans multiple domains within food science, with particular expertise in food authentication, safety analysis, and quality assessment. He specializes in advanced analytical techniques including spectroscopy (NIR, MIR, Raman, hyperspectral), chromatography (HPLC, GC), and mass spectrometry. His work addresses critical food industry challenges such as detecting adulteration in various food products (olive oil, honey, plant-based milks), assessing food quality parameters, and developing novel analytical methods for rapid food safety testing. He has made significant contributions to understanding the chemical properties of foods, particularly in tea, coffee, and vegetable oils.

His recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on applying cutting-edge analytical technologies to food safety problems. He has pioneered work in hyperspectral imaging for meat analysis, developed novel methods for detecting adulteration in various food products, and contributed to understanding the nutritional properties of foods. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in chemistry, nutrition, and food technology.

Dr. Koidis maintains an active research laboratory at Queen's University Belfast focused on food analysis and safety. His work has practical applications across the food supply chain, from production to consumer safety. He has developed methods that are being adopted by the food industry for quality control and safety assurance purposes.