Dr. Edoardo Capuano

Associate Professor

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Biography

Edoardo Capuano is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University, where he specializes in Food Quality Design. He received his PhD from the Second University of Naples in 2009, focusing on the intersection of food and health. His career began with a post-doc position at Wageningen University Research in the Food Quality and Design group. In 2014, he started his tenure track, where he applies his expertise in biochemistry and food sciences to develop healthy plant-based food products. His research interests include understanding the food matrix paradigm and the bioavailability of nutrients as well as their modulation of gut microbiota activity and digestive functionality. He is well-versed in various scientific disciplines, including statistics, toxicology, and food quality assessment.

Research Interests

Food Quality Design Biochemistry Food Chemistry Human Nutrition Bioavailability Gastrointestinal Microbiota

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Wageningen University • Wageningen

Leading research in the Food Quality Design group and developing healthy plant-based food alternatives.

Requirements for Wageningen University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to the selected programme Sufficient academic performance (unweighted average 70% or 7.0/10.0) Basic knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or recent transcript if not graduated)
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • Statement of Purpose (optional but recommended for specializations)
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are 2 years (120 ECTS). Admission decisions are usually issued within 6-8 weeks.