Overview
About
The section develops and applies biological systems for production of food, feed, chemicals, and renewable energy carriers. It also develops new medical treatments and processes for reducing pollution. The section consists of the following five research groups:
- Medical Biotechnology
- Protein Technology and Industrial Microbiology
- Biorefinery & Biofuels
- Food and Feed Technology
Contact information:
Section leader Eva Arnspang Christensen
https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/arnspang
Phone: +45 6550 4682, E-mail: [email protected]
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Researchers
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Muhammad Tahir Ashraf
- Department of Green Technology (IGT)
- SDU Biotechnology - Associate Professor
Person: VIP
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Eva Arnspang Christensen
- Department of Green Technology (IGT)
- SDU Biotechnology - Associate Professor, Head of Unit
Person: VIP
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Mathias Porsmose Clausen
- Department of Green Technology (IGT)
- SDU Biotechnology - Associate Professor
- SDU Climate Cluster - Associate Professor (SDU Climate Cluster)
Person: VIP
Research output
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Chefs at the center: a scoping review of culinary practice, education, and identity driving plant-based transitions in institutional foodservices
Krol, M. & Giacalone, D., Jun 2026, In: International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science. 44, 10 p., 101503.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Comprehensive insights into advanced predictive modeling for low density polyethylene (LDPE) pyrolysis: Experimental kinetics and reaction mechanism
Khan, A., Khoja, A. H., Naqvi, S. R., Pervaiz, E., Ali, I. & Miran, W., 15. Jan 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 398, 14 p., 128469.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Effect of Nutrition, Sensory Education and Healthy Food Exposure Interventions on Adolescent Food Habits and Attitudes
Fontana, L., Degli Innocenti, P., Franchini, C., Menghi, L., Biasini, B., Rosi, A., Bontempo, L., Scazzina, F., Endrizzi, I. & Gasperi, F., 1. Mar 2026, In: Appetite. 218, 14 p., 108388.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Extraction kinetics and yield optimization of aronia pomace using supercritical CO₂
Errico, M., Carlsen, E. S. L., Kniepkamp, K., Hajrizaj, R., Duelund, L., Tronci, S. & Grosso, M., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 228, 8 p., 106796.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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From nano to bite: Dietary fibers induce fracture mechanisms during high moisture extrusion of plant-based meat alternatives
Guan, T., Lutz-Bueno, V., Schlangen, M., Diaz, A., Matsarskaia, O., Ruhs, P. A. & Fischer, P., Apr 2026, In: Food Hydrocolloids. 173, 11 p., 112241.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile19 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Journal of Environmental Psychology (Journal)
Giacalone, D. (Peer reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Can the human microbiome make even tofu tastier?
Menghi, L. (Speaker)
25. Nov 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Towards a holobiont view of designing novel foods
Menghi, L. (Speaker)
9. Sept 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Diverse perceptions: How sensory quality and personal factors drive acceptance of (fermented) plant-based foods
Giacalone, D. (Guest lecturer)
8. Sept 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Flavour Frontiers: Science, Culture, and Innovation in Fermentation
Giacalone, D. (Chairman) & Astley, S. (Organizer)
4. Jun 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses or seminars
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MAINTAIN: An intervention to promote long-term changes in climate-friendly diets using principles of gamification and behavior science
Mazéas, A. (Head coordinator), Ntoumanis, N. (PI) & Giacalone, D. (Co-PI)
01/12/2026 → 01/01/2030
Project: Research
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MARMADE: MARine bioMass valorizAtion for fooD and fEed innovation
Giacalone, D. (Project participant), Khoshnevisan, B. (Project participant), Birkved, M. (Project participant) & Khademi, S. (Project participant)
01/09/2025 → 01/09/2029
Project: EU
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Nanochem: NANOCHEM – Ultrahigh resolution chemical characterisation
Leissner, T. (Co-PI), Rubahn, H.-G. (PI), Fiutowski, J. (Co-PI), Goszczak, A. J. (Project participant), Rubahn, K. (Project manager), Brewer, J. (Co-PI), Christensen, E. A. (Project participant), Clausen, M. P. (Project participant), Møller-Jensen, J. (Project applicant), Ebbesen, M. F. (Project participant) & Duelund, L. (Project participant)
01/10/2022 → 30/09/2028
Project: Research
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FLAVOURFERM: Unleashing the flavour potential of plant-based foods via fermentation
Giacalone, D. (Coordinator), Garrido, J. (Project manager), Clausen, M. P. (Project participant), Khoshnevisan, B. (Project participant), Birkved, M. (Project participant), Menghi, L. (Project participant), Marques, A. M. L. (Project participant) & Narang, M. (Project participant)
01/11/2024 → 30/04/2028
Project: EU
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microTEXTURE: Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-Based Textures through Investigations at Multiple Length Scales
Bonilla, J. (PI)
01/04/2024 → 31/12/2027
Project: Research
Datasets
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Biomethanation in a thermophilic biotrickling filter— pH control and lessons from long-term operation
Ashraf, M. T. (Creator), Triolo, J. M. (Creator), Sieborg, M. U. (Creator) & Yde, L. (Creator), Mendeley Data, 21. Jun 2021
Dataset
Press/Media
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Forskere på SDU skal undersøge, hvad der egentlig sker, når man koger en bønne
07/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Forskere undersøger: Hvad sker der med en bønne , når man koger den?
07/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Vi smagte “brødkrummer” fra en petriskål – og blev overrasket
27/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Fremtidens mad? Vi smagte “brødkrummer” fra en petriskål – og blev overrasket
23/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Fremtidens mad? Vi smagte “brødkrummer” fra en petriskål – og blev overrasket
23/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Best Teacher Award for School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Miran, W. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Included in Stanford and Elsevier's "World's Top 2% Scientists" list for 2024 (Subfield: Food Science)
Giacalone, D. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Awarded University Level Early Career Researcher Award (Publications), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Miran, W. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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SCC Fast track - Uddelingsrunde april 2023
Theis, J. (Recipient), Munksgaard, K. B. (Recipient) & Clausen, M. P. (Recipient), 1. Apr 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Included in Stanford and Elsevier's "World's Top 2% Scientists" list for 2023 (Subfield: Food Science)
Giacalone, D. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Teaching & Supervision
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Bachelor Thesis (Diplomingeniør) Identifikation og behandling af svært bionedbrydelige kvælstofforbindelser i spildevand
Christensen, K. V. & Duelund, L. 01/09/2025 → 15/01/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Assesing the potential of low temperature thermal hydrolysis process for increased biogas production
Ashraf, M. T. & Errico, M. 01/09/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Challenges and Benefits of Processing Wastewater Sludge with Pyrolysis
Ashraf, M. T. 01/09/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Techno-economic assessment of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production from biomethane
Ashraf, M. T. 01/02/2025 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Design and optimization of trickle bed reactors connected in series to enhance CO conversion in syngas biomethanation
Ashraf, M. T. & Yde, L. 01/09/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision