جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Anaerobic Digestion
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Werner Fuchs is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He is based in Tulln an der Donau and is actively engaged in research and teaching in environmental biotechnology, with a focus on wastewater treatment, biogas, and resource recovery. His research interests center on sustainable environmental technologies, particularly anaerobic digestion, nutrient and energy recovery from waste streams, membrane bioreactor systems (including the MESH filtration process), syngas fermentation, biohydrogen production, and CO₂ sequestration using enzymatic methods. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with applied engineering for circular economy solutions. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward innovative bioconversion processes, including electro-fermentation, microbial electrolysis cells, artificial microbial consortia, and trickle-bed bioreactors for gas fermentation. These works reflect an interdisciplinary approach combining biotechnology, chemical engineering, and environmental science to address climate change and resource scarcity. Dr. Fuchs has led and participated in numerous research projects funded by the EU (e.g., ManureEcoMine, FABbiogas), FFG, and industry partners, focusing on biogas innovation, nutrient recovery, and waste valorization. He has supervised multiple master’s and doctoral theses, contributing to academic training in the field. He is actively involved in knowledge transfer, having authored popular science articles, technical reports, and delivered lectures at national and international conferences on topics such as biogas technology, digestate treatment, and membrane applications in water and wastewater management.

• Food Technology
• Food Science
• Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katrin Mathmann is a Professor at the Feed and Food Innovation Research Department within the Center of Excellence in Food Technology and Nutrition at FH Wels - University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on sustainable food processing technologies, functional food ingredients, and IoT applications in the food industry. She holds a Dr.-Ing. (Engineering Doctorate) and has led/co-led multiple interdisciplinary research projects. Education: Engineering Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) Her research interests include protein extraction from agricultural by-products, membrane filtration processes, anti-hyperglycemic compounds in sea buckthorn, and advanced imaging techniques for food structure analysis. She has published widely in food science and technology, with notable contributions to sunflower oil press cake valorization and IoT-enabled smart home applications for bakery product analysis. Mathmann has secured grants for projects such as the Sustainable Proteingewinnungsprozess (2021–2023) and FoodNetLab (2018–2020), focusing on circular economy and food value networks. She collaborates with industry partners to translate research into practical solutions for the food sector. Labs/Teams: Lead researcher in the Feed and Food Innovation Research team, contributing to FoodNetLab initiatives and IoT-driven food quality monitoring systems.

• Upper Palaeolithic Archaeology
• Lithic Technology and Raw Material Studies
• Human Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Rohringer (née Parow-Souchon) is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences within the Research Group 'Quaternary Archaeology' since November 2022. Her academic trajectory spans European and Near Eastern institutions, with current research focused on Upper Palaeolithic settlement systems and human-environment interactions. Her educational foundation includes a BA and MA in European Archaeology (Prehistory and Early History) from the University of Cologne (2007-2013), followed by doctoral research on Levantine Upper Paleolithic settlement patterns (2014-2016). Subsequent positions included editorial work at the Rhineland Office for Archaeological Monument Preservation (2017-2019), a Glassman-Holland Research Fellowship at the WF Albright Institute (2019-2020), and postdoctoral research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (2020-2022). Rohringer's research integrates lithic technology, behavioral ecology, and advanced spatial analysis to investigate human adaptation during the Palaeolithic. Her work emphasizes land-use processes, raw material economies, climate change responses, and social dynamics, with significant contributions to understanding the Ahmarian and Aurignacian cultures through innovative methodologies including GIS modeling and 3D reconstructions. She maintains active fieldwork in the Southern Levant and Austria through projects like Kammern-Grubgraben and Krems-Wachtberg. Her publication record reveals consistent thematic focus on lithic technological transitions, site formation processes, and human behavioral responses to environmental shifts across the Levant and Europe. Recent work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication through quantitative approaches like Hill numbers analysis and predictive site modeling, while maintaining empirical grounding in field data from key regions including the Wadi Sabra and Petra areas. Glassman-Holland Research Fellowship (WF Albright Institute, 2019-2020) Rohringer directs multiple collaborative projects including 'Kammern-Grubgraben' examining Late Gravettian adaptations, 'Krems-Wachtberg' investigating Central European Quaternary sites, and the 'Austrian Quaternary Sites' database initiative. Her fieldwork integrates geological, environmental, and archaeological data to reconstruct paleolandscapes and human settlement systems, with particular emphasis on methodological innovation in spatial analysis and material culture studies. Her research team operates within the Austrian Academy of Sciences framework, collaborating with international institutions including Ben-Gurion University and the University of Cologne. Current projects focus on predictive modeling of Paleolithic sites, 3D reconstruction of activity areas, and database development for Quaternary archaeological sites across Austria.

Katarzyna Chojnackaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biosorption
• Bioaccumulation
• Valorization of wastes to fertilizers
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Katarzyna Chojnacka is a Full Professor at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, where she has been serving since 2018. She was awarded the title of professor by the President of the Republic of Poland in 2012 in the field of technical sciences. Previously, she held positions as University Professor (similar to Associate Professor) since 2009 and Assistant Professor ("Adiunkt") since 2004 at the same institution. She is currently Head of the PCA Accredited Chemical Laboratory of Multi-Elemental Analyzes (No. AB 696) at WUST. Professor Chojnacka graduated from the Department of Chemistry of Wrocław University of Technology in 1999 with an MSc in Biotechnology, specializing in Environmental Chemistry. Her Master's thesis focused on "Wastewater treatment processes by blue-green algae Spirulina sp." She completed her PhD in 2003 at Wrocław University of Technology on using biosorption and bioaccumulation processes for removing heavy metal ions from wastewater using Spirulina sp. microalgae. Her research spans biosorption, bioaccumulation, valorization of waste to fertilizers, biological wastewater treatment, and development of value-added products from algae. Professor Chojnacka has pioneered techniques for creating biological feed supplements and fertilizer components with microelements using biosorption processes. Her work bridges environmental chemistry, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy principles, with a particular focus on converting various waste streams into valuable agricultural inputs. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sustainable agricultural solutions, waste valorization, and circular economy applications. Her research consistently focuses on developing innovative methods to transform agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste into valuable fertilizers and soil amendments while addressing environmental concerns. The work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, biology, and engineering to solve pressing environmental challenges. Award of the Prime Minister for the habilitation dissertation (2009) Medal of the Young Scientist of the Warsaw University of Technology (2009) Polish Minister of Science scholarship for outstanding young scientists (2008) Thermya Award for Excellence in Research in Wastes Valorisation (2008) European Membrane Society Award (2002) American Chemical Society Award (1992) Professor Chojnacka has supervised numerous graduate students, having promoted seven PhD theses and currently supervising four PhD candidates. She serves as an expert for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in the field of registration assessments of plant protection products. Her laboratory work focuses on multi-elemental analysis and the development of sustainable fertilizer technologies. She is also actively involved in technology transfer, having authored 30 patents and implemented fertilizer products with trace elements to the market.

• Anaerobic Digestion
• Biogas Production
• Wastewater Treatment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Gabauer is a Researcher at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology within the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work spans multiple research projects focused on sustainable resource management, with current leadership roles in EU and FFG-funded initiatives including SYMSITES (2022-2026), VARESI (2022-2025), and BioFlock (2020-2023). His research interests center on anaerobic digestion technologies, biogas production from diverse organic waste streams, and nutrient recovery systems. Gabauer specializes in developing innovative solutions for meat processing wastewater, slaughterhouse residues, and agricultural byproducts, with particular expertise in two-stage digestion processes, membrane technologies for ammonia extraction, and resource-efficient treatment systems that support circular economy principles. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on practical implementation of biogas technologies, with recent work emphasizing industrial symbiosis, nutrient cycling, and process optimization for diverse waste streams including food industry residues, chicken manure, and paper waste. His research bridges fundamental process engineering with practical applications in sustainable agriculture and waste management. Gabauer actively supervises graduate students, with recent Master's thesis work on biogas desulfurization and ammonia extraction technologies. He has secured substantial research funding from Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and European Commission sources, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capabilities. His collaborative network spans multiple European institutions working on bioeconomy and circular resource management initiatives.

• Molecular Epidemiology
• Food Safety
• Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Beatrix Stessl is a researcher in the Department of Food Microbiology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. Her work focuses on molecular epidemiology of foodborne pathogens, including phenotypical and genotypical subtyping methods, and the performance testing of rapid diagnostic techniques. Her research emphasizes understanding contamination pathways in food production environments, particularly Listeria monocytogenes and other zoonotic pathogens. She investigates microbial persistence in food processing facilities, environmental sampling strategies, and the molecular characterization of pathogens in diverse ecosystems such as dairy farms, poultry facilities, and retail food products. Her contributions bridge veterinary and human public health through studies on antimicrobial resistance, pathogen reservoirs, and One Health approaches. Research Themes: Molecular epidemiology, food safety, pathogen genomics, environmental contamination, rapid diagnostic methods Key Projects: Longitudinal studies on Listeria spp. in Kosovo's food chain, microbial diversity in ruminants, and biofilm dynamics in meat processing Dr. Stessl collaborates on international initiatives addressing foodborne disease risks in low-resource settings and has published extensively on contamination scenarios in food production environments. She actively contributes to improving pathogen detection protocols and food safety regulations.

Evelyne Selberherrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Microbiomes
• Microbial Ecology
• Metagenomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evelyne Selberherr is Assistant Professor specializing in microbiome research at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. Her work applies 'One Health' principles to food systems, investigating microbial flows from farm-to-fork using metagenomics and bioinformatics. Projects include MASTER (microbiome product development) and MICRO-TRAMPER (student-led sequencing in food production). Research examines microbial interactions in dairy/meat processing, antimicrobial resistance, and rumen ecology. She teaches microbial ecology and bioinformatics while recruiting PhD candidates with microbiology backgrounds.

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Motivational Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christian Garaus is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Marketing & Innovation, Department of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He has held academic positions at WU Vienna, TU Wien, and other institutions, and is actively involved in research on innovation, sustainability, and consumer behavior. Research Interests: Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Motivational Psychology in Organizational Contexts Consumer Acceptance of Sustainable Products Circular Economy and Business Model Innovation Crowdsourcing and Open Innovation Digital Transformation in Agriculture and Forestry His recent publications span topics such as meat alternatives, carsharing adoption, and configurational approaches to business model design, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus on sustainable innovation. He has led EU and nationally funded projects on sustainable bioeconomy and climate action. Scientific Awards: BOKU Teaching Prize 2021 (STEOP LV Category) Scandinavian Journal of Management Outstanding Reviewer Award Academic Service: Garaus has served as a reviewer for journals including IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management , Journal of Product Innovation Management , and Psychology & Marketing . He was a guest editor for Journal of Cleaner Production and has participated in organizing international workshops on the sharing economy. He supervises master’s theses and contributes to public knowledge transfer through media and policy reports. Labs and Teams: He is involved in collaborative research teams at BOKU, including the BOKU x WWF cooperation on sustainable land use and food systems, and the CERN collaboration on repurposing excavated materials. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams bridging business, environmental science, and technology.

Sonja Kunzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Consumer Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Food Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sonja Kunz is a University Assistant (Post-Doc) at the Department of Occupational, Economic and Social Psychology within the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna. Her work focuses on applying social cognition theories to consumer behavior, particularly in food perception and sustainability-related judgments. Current Position: University Assistant (Post-Doc), University of Vienna Research Focus: Consumer behavior, health-taste beliefs, sustainability attributes Email: sonja.kunz@univie.ac.at Research Interests Sonja investigates how consumers form misbeliefs about food by integrating environmental cues. Her SoKo Lab research explores the paradoxical relationship between health and taste perceptions, and she leads the ComMEATted project on promoting meat alternatives through behavioral insights. Key themes include cognitive illusions, product differentiation, and contextual influences on dietary choices. Publication Trends Her recent work centers on novel food adoption, sustainability communication, and environmental cue effects. Articles address topics like package color saturation, menu frequency biases, and traffic light labeling, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology and marketing.

• Animal Nutrition
• Sustainable Livestock Production
• Organic Dairy Farming
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wilhelm Friedrich Knaus is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Livestock Sciences, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research centers on sustainable and organic livestock feeding systems, particularly in dairy cows. He holds a doctorate from BOKU and has conducted multiple research stays at Cornell University. His primary research interests include animal nutrition , forage utilization , protein and nitrogen efficiency , organic dairy farming , and sustainable agriculture . He investigates how different feeding strategies impact animal performance, health, milk composition, and environmental sustainability. His work emphasizes reducing human-edible feed inputs and optimizing resource use in ruminant systems. Knaus has led numerous research projects funded by Austrian federal ministries and the European Commission. His recent publications focus on comparing hay and silage, particle size reduction in forage, conservation methods, and their effects on feed intake, digestibility, milk quality, and cow behavior. The research consistently targets improving efficiency and sustainability in organic and low-input dairy systems. His notable scientific awards include: H. Wilhelm Schaumann Preis (1993) Preis der Dr. Karl Schleinzer-Stiftung, BOKU (1990) Knaus has supervised numerous theses and actively contributes to knowledge transfer through public lectures, media articles, and policy discussions. He collaborates extensively with researchers such as Werner Zollitsch, Alexander Steinwidder, and Petra Ertl. His projects often involve interdisciplinary teams across institutes at BOKU, focusing on ecological and economic sustainability in livestock systems.

• Food Science
• Food Technology
• Cereal Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Denisse Bender is a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Food Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where she has been actively contributing since 2020. She previously served as a Senior Lecturer and research assistant at BOKU’s Institute of Food Technology and was affiliated with the FFoQSI Competence Centre. Her work is centered in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, with a strong focus on cereal science and food technology. PhD in Food Sciences, BOKU M.Sc. in Food Sciences, 2012–2014, BOKU Her research interests lie at the intersection of food science and technology, particularly in gluten-free systems, sourdough fermentation, cereal rheology, and the functional properties of plant-based ingredients . She investigates how biopolymers like arabinoxylans and proteins can be leveraged to improve bread quality, especially in gluten-free products. Her work also explores innovative processing techniques such as ohmic baking and extrusion to enhance food functionality. The trend in her recent publications and presentations shows a consistent focus on improving the quality and processing of gluten-free and ancient grain-based products . She frequently examines the role of enzymes, fermentation, and novel ingredients in modifying dough behavior and final product texture. Her research integrates food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering principles to develop sustainable and nutritious food solutions. Her scientific awards include: Postdoctoral Fellowship of Prince of Songkla University (2022) Journal of Cereal Science Best Poster Award (2019) Der Alimentarius (2019) Megazyme /Carbohydrate Division Award (2018) National Association of Faculties and Engineering Schools ANFEI Award (2012) Dr. Bender has advised and collaborated on multiple research projects, particularly in the areas of cereal processing and food safety. She has delivered lectures and guest seminars internationally, including in Thailand and Peru, and has been involved in industry-relevant initiatives such as the Food Factory 4 Us webinar series. While formal student advising is not explicitly listed, her roles as lecturer and senior scientist suggest active mentorship. She is involved in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on cereal science, food safety, and sustainable processing. Her collaborations span institutions in Austria and internationally, particularly within the Cereals & Grains Association and ICC (International Association for Cereal Science and Technology). Her work often involves cross-institutional projects addressing current challenges in food technology and nutrition.

Kathrin Heimمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Science
• Sensory Analysis
• Sustainable Food Production
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kathrin Heim is a Researcher at the Department of Food Science, Faculty of Economics, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt GmbH. Her work focuses on sensory evaluation, sustainable food systems, and innovative product development. Master's Degree: Food Product Development and Resource Management (2016-2018) Bachelor's Degree: Product Marketing and Project Management (2013-2016) Research interests center on food waste reduction , climate-friendly food , and sensory analysis . She explores rapid sensory methods like CATA and napping, while developing novel food concepts such as olive leaf utilization and salt/nitrite-reduced meat products. Recent publications highlight her expertise in food processing optimization and consumer acceptance studies . Projects include SusFoMa (bio-based plastics), o.leaves (olive waste valorization), and Science meets School (climate-friendly product marketing). Scientific Awards BNE Auszeichnung 2023 DLG Sensorik Award 2020 Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, she investigates alternative proteins and participates in events like the DLG Lebensmitteltag Sensorik and Eurosense Conference. Her work bridges academic research with industry applications.

Katrin Bachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Technology
• Sustainability
• Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katrin Bach is a Professor and Head of the Department of Food Technology at the Management Center Innsbruck, Austria. Her academic background includes a Dr. rer. nat. from the Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie and Universität Potsdam. She has held roles such as Guest Researcher at The Rockefeller University and Post-Doc at the Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung. Her research focuses on food technology, sustainability, and biotechnology, with projects addressing bio-based materials, fermentation processes, and food authentication. Notable contributions include work on PDO cheese authentication and microbial diversity in paints. She has been nominated for awards like FEMTech Expertin (2013) and the Umweltpreis (2010). Bach has led over 30 projects, including the APPOVAL and QualiCheese initiatives. She supervises numerous bachelor and master theses, fostering innovation in areas like cultured meat and bio-waste valorization. Her teaching spans institutions like the Pädagogische Hochschule Tirol and Züricher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften. Key Projects: InterReg-PROJET QualiMeat, EU-GAP-Strategieplan 2023-2027 Societies: Member of IFT, EFFoST, ISEKI Food Association Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles on topics like LCA, paint microbiology, and food packaging

• Animal Nutrition
• Non-Ruminant Nutrition
• Fish Nutrition and Physiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pedro Henrique Sessegolo Ferzola is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products and Nutrition Physiology within the Department of Agricultural Sciences. His work focuses on understanding nutrient flows from feedstuffs to animal products within the food chain, with particular emphasis on non-ruminant animals and fish. Doctorate Degree (BOKU University, 2022-2025) MBA in Design Thinking and Business Management (2021-2022) Graduated Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (2021-2022) Master's Degree in Agribusiness (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2020-2021) Graduated Degree in Agribusiness Management (2020-2021) Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2014-2020) Pedro's research centers on non-ruminant and fish nutrition and physiology, investigating metabolic pathways to understand unique modes of action in these species. His work spans feed science, feed additives, and nutritional physiology, with applications in poultry science and aquaculture. He examines how different feed components affect animal performance, health, and product quality, with particular attention to addressing challenges like myopathies in poultry and developing sustainable feed solutions for aquaculture. Pedro's publication record shows a transition from traditional poultry nutrition research to expanding into aquaculture and fish nutrition. His early work focused extensively on broiler nutrition, examining feed ingredients, additives, and management practices. More recently, he has shifted toward fish nutrition, particularly investigating local fish meal production and thermal treatment effects on rainbow trout performance, reflecting growing interest in sustainable aquaculture solutions. Academic Relevance at the XXVIII Scientific Initiation Congress, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2016) Jones-Hamilton Co. Undergraduate Student Travel Award, Poultry Science Association 105th Annual Meeting (2016) Honorable Mention of José Maria Lamas da Silva Award, FACTA Conference (2015) Pedro is actively involved in research projects including the FFoQSI: Fish Feed project (2021-2024), which focuses on developing fish feed solutions using local resources. His work involves collaboration with multiple institutions and researchers across Austria and internationally. While specific advising details aren't fully documented, his participation in numerous scientific congresses and presentations suggests engagement with students and early-career researchers in his field. As part of BOKU's Institute of Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products and Nutrition Physiology, Pedro contributes to a research environment focused on understanding nutrient flows from feedstuffs to animal products. His work bridges fundamental nutritional science with practical applications in food production systems, particularly in the areas of poultry and emerging aquaculture research.

• Nutritional Sciences
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Reynalda Cordova is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Life Sciences . Her work focuses on epidemiological and nutritional research, particularly investigating the interplay between dietary patterns, body composition, and chronic disease risk. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being (SDG 3) through her studies on obesity, cancer, and cardiometabolic diseases. Her research employs large-scale prospective cohort studies, such as the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), to analyze socioeconomic determinants of health, genetic/environmental influences on adiposity, and the impact of processed foods on multimorbidity. Key themes include: Nutrition & Health Outcomes: Linking ultra-processed food consumption to obesity and cancer risk Epidemiological Analysis: Longitudinal studies on socioeconomic disparities in multimorbidity Genetic Factors: Dissecting genetic and environmental contributors to body composition changes Recent publications highlight her focus on: Cardiometabolic comorbidities in cancer progression Advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) and cancer risk Machine learning applications in systematic reviews No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.