Research Field
Food Technology and Biotechnology
Research Field
This interdisciplinary research focus is an area in which more than 10 scientific staff members and professors of the courses of studies in bio- and environmental technology, process engineering production as well as plant construction work. An excellent infrastructure with analytics equipment, pilot plants, simulation tools and even an own experimental and training brewery is available in approx.15 laboratories
In the field of bioenergy, one of the largest working groups in Austria is researching the production processes of "advanced biofuels" (bioethanol from straw), optimizing biogas processes and developing integrated biorefinery concepts. In the basic research area, biodiesel production is being investigated in the "Next Generation Biodiesel" project with the help of yeasts from residues such as maize spindles and glycerin. We are currently working on 5 national and international projects (Regio13 / EU), as well as on various industrial projects. An outstanding team of analysts as well as the team Downstream processing (membrane technology, etc.) complete the working groups.
In the field of food technology, the primary goal is research on plant ingredients and their mode of action is at the molecular level. The objective is to gain an understanding of how these ingredients interfere with and control the human metabolism. From this it is possible to develop so-called functional foods. The following key areas are being dealt with:
>> Ingredients of apples and their impact on carbohydrate metabolism as well as on carcinogenicity
>> Ingredients from cabbage and apples and their effect on cytochrome activity and the liver metabolism
>> Ingredients from apples, blueberries, cherries etc. and their effects on adrenergic receptors
>> Further development of technologies in the field of protein-protein interaction
In the field of bioenergy, one of the largest working groups in Austria is researching the production processes of "advanced biofuels" (bioethanol from straw), optimizing biogas processes and developing integrated biorefinery concepts. In the basic research area, biodiesel production is being investigated in the "Next Generation Biodiesel" project with the help of yeasts from residues such as maize spindles and glycerin. We are currently working on 5 national and international projects (Regio13 / EU), as well as on various industrial projects. An outstanding team of analysts as well as the team Downstream processing (membrane technology, etc.) complete the working groups.
In the field of food technology, the primary goal is research on plant ingredients and their mode of action is at the molecular level. The objective is to gain an understanding of how these ingredients interfere with and control the human metabolism. From this it is possible to develop so-called functional foods. The following key areas are being dealt with:
>> Ingredients of apples and their impact on carbohydrate metabolism as well as on carcinogenicity
>> Ingredients from cabbage and apples and their effect on cytochrome activity and the liver metabolism
>> Ingredients from apples, blueberries, cherries etc. and their effects on adrenergic receptors
>> Further development of technologies in the field of protein-protein interaction
- Andrea Aschauer BSc MA
- Jaqueline Auer BSc MSc
- FH-Assistenzprof. DI (FH) Dr.techn. Viktoria Dorfer MSc
- Dr. Marion Dornmayr-Pfaffenhuemer
- Dipl.-Ing. Bernhard Fröhler
- Andreas Haghofer M.Sc.
- FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Jürgen Hagler
- Mara Heckmann BSc
- FH-Assistenzprof. DI (FH) Dr. Christoph Heinzl
- Johanna Herr BSc
- FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Otmar Höglinger
- FH-Prof. Dipl.-Bio. Dr. Dr.h.c. Alexander Jäger
- FH-Prof. PD DI Dr. Johann Kastner
- DI (FH) Klaus Krennhuber
- FH-Prof. DI DI Mag. Dr. Michaela Kröppl MSc
- Dr. techn. Peter Lanzerstorfer BSc MSc
- FH-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katrin Mathmann
- Ulrike Müller BSc
- Georg Johannes Peter Pirklbauer M.Sc.
- Johannes Pitsch
- Dipl.oec.troph Claudia Probst Ph.D.
- FH-Prof. Dipl.Wirtsch.Ing. Dr. Christiane Rau
- Dr. rer. nat. Juliane Richter
- Priv.-Doz. Mag. Clemens Röhrl PhD
- Georg Philipp Sandner MSc
- FH-Prof. DI Mag. Dr. techn. Thomas Schlechter MA
- Jonas Schurr M.Sc.
- Dr. Bettina Schwarzinger
- Sascha Senck Dipl.-Biol. PhD
- Douglas Vaught MA
- FH-Prof. Dr. Julian Weghuber
- FH-Prof. PD DI Dr. Stephan Winkler
- Dr.-Ing. Bettina Zieher
- Mag. Alexander Zwirzitz PhD.
2020
C. Röhrl, F. Stübl, M. Maier, B. Schwarzinger, C. Schwarzinger, J. Pitsch, P. Lanzerstorfer, M. Iken, J. Weghuber - Increased Cellular Uptake of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Phytosterols from Natural Micellar Oil - Nutrients, Vol. 12, No. 150, 2020
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2020
G. Sandner, M. Heckmann, J. Weghuber - Immunomodulatory Activities of Selected Essential Oils - Biomolecules, Vol. 10, No. 8, 2020
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2020
G. Sandner, A. Müller, X. Zhou, V. Stadlbauer, B. Schwarzinger, C. Schwarzinger, K. Männer, U. Wenzel, T. Aumiller, J. Weghuber - Ginseng Extract Ameliorates the Negative Physiological Effects of Heat Stress by Supporting Heat Shock Response and Improving Intestinal Barrier Integrity: Evidence from…
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2020
N. Ollinger, V. Lasinger, C. Probst, J. Pitsch, M. Sulyok, R. Krska, J. Weghuber - DNA barcoding for the identification of mold species in bakery plants and products - FOOD CHEMISTRY, 2020
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2020
A. Tschida, V. Stadlbauer, B. Schwarzinger, M. Maier, J. Pitsch, F. Stübl, U. Müller, P. Lanzerstorfer, M. Himmelsbach, J. Wruss, J. Schurr, O. Höglinger, S. M. Winkler, J. Weghuber - Nutrients, bioactive compounds, and minerals in the juices of 16 varieties of apple (Malus domestica) harvested in…
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2020
V. Richter, P. Lanzerstorfer, J. Weghuber, H. Schneckenburger - Super-Resolution Live Cell Microscopy of Membrane-Proximal Fluorophores - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 19, 2020
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2020
A. Jäger, K. Krennhuber - Water, mineral water, beer and sports drinks to compensate for fluid loss during physical exertion - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Biosystems Engineering 2020, Tartu, Estonia, 2020, pp. 148-157
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2020
G. Sandner, A. König, M. Wallner, J. Weghuber - Functional foods - dietary or herbal products on obesity Application of selected bioactive compounds to target lipid metabolism - Current Opinion in Food Science, 2020
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J. Auer, M. Reiter, S. Senck, A. Reiter, J. Herr, J. Kastner, K. Mathmann - Investigation of the eye formation in semi-hard cheese by using X-ray Computed Tomography - Proceedings of 10th Conference on Industrial Computed Tomography (iCT) 2020, Wels, Austria, 2020, pp. 1-5
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2020
J. Pitsch, O. Höglinger, J. Weghuber - Roasted Rye as a Coffee Substitute: Methods for Reducing Acrylamide - Foods, 2020
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2019
K. Mathmann, C. Rau - Foresight study: Influence of the new information and communication technology on the food value creation network - International Congress on Engineering and Food 13, Melbourne, Australia, 2019, pp. 1
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2019
C. Rau, K. Mathmann - Open foresight: Impact of individual characteristics on mental models of the future - Proceedings: XXX ISPIM INNOVATION CONFERENCE Celebrating Innovation: 500 Years Since Da Vinci, Florence, Italy, 2019, pp. 5
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C. Rau, A. Aschauer, J. Hagler, K. Mathmann - Open Foresight Study: Effect of Digitalization on the Food Value Network - Coming Soon - Proceedings - 2019, Linz, Austria, 2019, pp. 197-199
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2019
G. J. Pirklbauer, C. Stieger, S. M. Winkler, K. Mechtler, V. Dorfer - MS Annika: A New Search Tool for the Identification of Cross-Linked Peptides from Tandem Mass Spectrometry Data - Proceedings of the 9th Symposium on Structural Proteomics (SSP2019), Göttingen, Germany, 2019
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2019
D. Atzmüller, F. Hawe, D. Sulzenbacher, A. Cristobal Sarramian - Wheat straw and lipids: UV-mutagenized Yarrowia lipolytica for the conversion of wheat straw hydrolysate into lipids - Agronomy Research, 2019
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P. Swarmy, G. Grove, C. Probst - Incidence of Podosphaera clandestina on sweet cherries (Prunus avium) and the influence of postharvest handling practices on the survival of conidia on harvested fruit - POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY, 2019
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A. König, B. Schwarzinger, V. Stadlbauer, P. Lanzerstorfer, M. Iken, C. Schwarzinger, S. Schwarzinger, O. Höglinger, D. Weghuber, J. Weghuber - Glucose Resorption in a Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Study - Nutrients, Vol. 11, No. 7, 2019
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T. Grivalský, K. Ranglová, J. Câmara Manoel, G. Lakatos, M. Lukeš, S. Oberleitner, R. Gundolf, J. Richter - Genetically modified Synechocystis PCC 6803 for starch and bioethanol production - Conference: 9th Symposium on Microalgae and Seaweed Products in Plant/Soil-Systems, Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary,…
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R. Gundolf, S. Oberleitner, J. Richter - Evaluation of New Genetic Toolkits and Their Role for Ethanol Production in Cyanobacteria - ENERGIES, Vol. 12, No. 18, 2019
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2018
R. Gundolf, J. Richter - Production of Valuable Carbon Containing Products with a new Module-Based Vector System in Cyanobacteria - Production of Valuable Carbon Containing Products with a new Module-Based Vector System in Cyanobacteria, Třeboň, Czech Republic, 2018
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2018
A. Jäger - Beer and health - a question of statistics? - BierIG-Magazin, Vol. 50, No. 3, 2018, pp. 14-15
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U. Müller, F. Stübl, B. Schwarzinger, G. Sandner, M. Iken, M. Himmelsbach, C. Schwarzinger, N. Ollinger, V. Stadlbauer, O. Höglinger, P. Lanzerstorfer, J. Weghuber - In vitro and in vivo inhibition of intestinal glucose transport by guava (Psidium guajava) extracts - Molecular nutrition and food research,…
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2018
Y. Yoneyama, P. Lanzerstorfer, F. Hakuno, J. Weghuber, S. Takahashi - IRS-1 acts as an endocytic regulator of IGF-I receptor to facilitate sustained IGF signaling - eLIFE, 2018
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2018
R. Haselgrübler, F. Stübl, V. Stadlbauer, P. Lanzerstorfer, J. Weghuber - An In-ovo Model for Testing Insulin-Mimetic Compounds - JOVE, 2018
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2018
P. Lanzerstorfer, E. Rechenmacher, O. Lugmayr, V. Stadlbauer, O. Höglinger, A. Vollmar, J. Weghuber - Effects of Various Commercial Whole-Grain Breads on Postprandial Blood Glucose Response and Glycemic Index in Healthy Subjects - Austin Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2018
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2017
A. Jäger, K. Krennhuber, D. Vaught, P. Kuttner, D. Lehner - Strategies for the Prevention and (Subsequent) Use of Food Waste from Hospitality and Restaurant Industries - International Journal of Food and Biosystems Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2017, pp. 34-42
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2017
H. Reyer, J. Zentek, K. Männer, I. Youssef, T. Aumiller, J. Weghuber, K. Wimmers, A. Müller - Possible molecular mechanisms by which an essential oil blend from star anise, rosemary, thyme, and oregano and saponins increase the performance and ileal protein digestibility of growing broilers - JOURNAL…
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2016
K. Mathmann, V. Bürger, B. Fröhler, C. Heinzl, J. Kastner - Imaging of the microstructure of wheat dough by the complementary rendering of data from x-ray computed tomography and confocal laser scanning microscopy - 30th EFFoST International Conference, Vienna, Austria, 2016, pp. 1
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2016
K. Krennhuber, A. Jäger, H. Kahr - Suitability of Beer As An Alternative to Classical Fitness Drinks - Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2016, pp. 26-31
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2015
P. Kuttner, K. Krennhuber, A. Jäger - Determination of mass loss for steam exploded wheat straw - Proceedings of the 14th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Viña del Mar , Chile, 2015, pp. 4
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2015
J. Wruss, P. Lanzerstorfer, S. Huemer, M. Himmelsbach, H. Mangge, O. Höglinger, D. Weghuber, J. Weghuber - Differences in pharmacokinetics of apple polyphenols after standardized oral consumption of unprocessed apple juice - Nutritional Journal, Vol. 14, No. 32, 2015
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2015
P. Kuttner, A. Weißböck, V. Leitner, A. Jäger - Examination of commercial additives for biogas production - Agronomy Research, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2015, pp. 337-347
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2015
T. Schnabel, K. Nagl, P. Wolf, A. Jäger, H. Hermann, A. Petutschnigg - Study of Annual Plants Fibres for Thermal Insulation Material in 2015 FPS International Convention - Akademie der Wissenschaften der DDR, 2015
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2015
D. Remias, H. Kahr, A. Jäger - PSYCHROPHILIC ALGAE AS CANDIDATES FOR OUTDOOR BIOREACTORS IN COLD COUNTRIES - Algae Event 2015, Wien, Austria, 2015
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2015
K. Krennhuber, P. Kuttner, A. Jäger - EXAMINATION OF BEER UNDER THE ASPECT OF ITS ELIGIBILITY AS FITNESS DRINK in International Journal of Food and Biosystems Engineering (Editors: Dr. K. Petrotos, Dr. A. Filintas), 2015
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2013
A. Jäger, H. Kahr - Bioethanol production in a lignocellulosic biorefinery - 3rd World Congress of Bioenergy (WCBE-2013) , nanjing, China, 2013, pp. 375-572
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2013
H. Kahr, A. Jäger, D. Steindl - The effect of Water Reduction during Steam Explosion - 3rd World Congress of Bioenergy (WCBE-2013) , nanjing, China, 2013, pp. 437-438
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2013
H. Kahr, J. Wimberger, D. Schürz, A. Jäger - Evaluation of the Biomass Potential for the Production of Lignocellulosic Bioethanol from Various Agricultural Residues in Austria and Worldwide - Energy Procedia, Vol. 40, No. 2013, 2013
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2012
M. Kröppl, M. Zeiner, I. Juranovic-Cindric, G. Stingeder - Differences in aluminium content of various tea powders (black, green, herbal, fruit) and tea infusions - European Chemical Bulletin, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2012, pp. 382-386
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2012
M. Kröppl, M. Zeiner, I. Juranovic-Cindric, G. Stingeder - Comparison of certain elemental mounts in black, green, fruit, and herbal teas - 4th International Symposium on trace elements in the food chain, Visegrad, Hungary, 2012
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2012
V. Steinmüller, K. Eisenhuber, K. Krennhuber, D. Steindl, H. Kahr, A. Jäger - OPTIMAL ENERGY OUTPUT OF A LIGNOCELLULOSIC RESIDUAL BASED BIOREFINERY - EU BC&E Proceedings 2012, Mailand, Italy, 2012
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2012
A. Jäger, H. Kahr - A new concept for a multiple feedstock biorefinery - IEA Bioenergy Conference 212, Vienna, Austria, 2012, pp. 67-75
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2012
M. Zeiner, M. Kröppl, I. Juranovic-Cindric, G. Stingeder - Comparison of magnesium amount in black, green, fruit, and herbal teas - European Chemical Bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2012, pp. 99-102
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2011
A. Jäger, H. Kahr, V. Steinmüller, D. Steindl - Utilisation of wheat- and maize straw in biogas plants - Proceedings Central European Biomass Conference Graz 2011, Graz, Austria, 2011, pp. 2
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2018
The food industry is of great economic and social importance to the Austrian society. Thus, in 2016, the production of food and beverages generated a turnover of 5.96 billion euros (WKOÖ, 2017). Private…
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Die Mikrostruktur eines Lebensmittels dominiert hauptverantwortlich das Texturempfinden des Konsumenten. Somit ist das objektivierte Verständnis der strukturellen Zusammenhänge in komplexen Lebensmittelsystemen…
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Biogas production is a well established, widely accepted process for alternative energy production. The theoretical biogas potential is only tapped to a minor degree - valuable energy resources remain…
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