Tuany Gabriela Hoffmann

Tuany Gabriela Hoffmann is a Scientist in the Department of Systems Process Engineering at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany, and a PhD researcher at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Her interdisciplinary work bridges food engineering, postharvest technology, and sustainable bioeconomy, with a focus on digital solutions for cold chains and eco-friendly packaging systems.

• PhD Researcher, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2023–present
• Scientist, ATB Potsdam, Department of Systems Process Engineering, 2022–present
• Adjunct Professor, University of Blumenau, 2021
• Research Engineer, University of Blumenau, 2019–2022

Her research interests include IoT-based monitoring in food storage, digital twin development (e.g., Fruity-Twin), condensation and mass loss modeling, biodegradable food packaging, and waste valorization in the circular bioeconomy. She has contributed to numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Postharvest Biology and Technology, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Materials Today Communications.

The most recent articles highlight a strong trend toward digitalization of cold chains, real-time predictive modeling, and sustainable material innovation. Her work integrates experimental validation with IoT platforms (Raspberry Pi, Kafka, InfluxDB) and advanced modeling to optimize food storage, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. The projects often involve international collaboration and are funded by organizations such as the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Scientific Awards

• No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising and Grants

• Actively involved in DFG-funded project Fruity-Twin (Project number: 521409147) on digital twins for apple storage.
• Collaborates on interdisciplinary teams; co-authored multiple review and research papers on food packaging, safety, and sustainability.
• Contributes to early-career research leadership as a Committee Member of the Young Professional Network, EurAgEng.

Labs and Teams

• Works within the Systems Process Engineering unit at ATB, focusing on sensor integration, data streaming, and digital twin platforms.
• Part of a research group developing IoT-enabled cold chain monitoring systems using Raspberry Pi, Kafka, and InfluxDB.
• Engaged in collaborative research with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and international partners.