Our research centres on modern food technologies and human nutrition, and how good policy and governance can promote resilient sustainable food production and food supplies, including for our growing towns and cities.
Research groups and labs
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Aquaculture Sustainability
Aquaculture Sustainability specialise in translating aquaculture complexities into practical solutions using innovative management practices and mathematical models.
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Digital Agriculture, Food and Wine
The Digital Agriculture, Food, and Wine group works on the implementation and integration of new and emerging technologies, including but not limited to artificial intelligence tools on agricultural and food applications from farm to the palate.
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Foodprint Melbourne
The Foodprint Melbourne research group investigates policy and governance approaches to promote resilient, sustainable, healthy and equitable food systems in cities and regions.
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Food Politics, Philosophy & Policy
Addressing the politics, philosophy and policy dimensions of food, nutrition, agriculture, and engaging with issues related to nutrition, public health, ecological sustainability, animal welfare, social justice and corporate power in food systems.
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Food Science
The Food Science and Nutrition Group conducts research to understand the fundamental characteristics of food including composition, structure, function, flavour and aroma of foods and beverages.
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Human Nutrition
Addressing the global challenges of improving health and preventing chronic disease, whilst addressing food security and the need for a more environmentally sustainable food system.
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Melbourne Analytical Geochemistry
Melbourne Analytical Geochemistry—MAG—builds on over 20 years of field-leading trace element and isotope geochemistry.
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Production Animals
The Production Animals research group has internationally recognised expertise in production animal nutrition, physiology and management.
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Sonochemistry & Sonoprocessing
My fundamental and applied research work involves multi-disciplinary areas involving ultrasonic technology, materials chemistry, surface chemistry, photochemistry and spectroscopy. My focus has been to address energy, environment and health.
More research into life and people
We are solving critical global issues such as human and animal health through food sciences, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, genetics, biology, and human geography.
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