Professor Dr. Julia Keppler

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. habil. Julia K. Keppler is an Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering at Wageningen University & Research. Her research centers on the targeted functionalization of proteins and the processing of various food types, including dairy, plant, insect, and single cell proteins, particularly those produced through precision fermentation. With a focus on understanding protein-protein and protein-ingredient interactions at nanoscale, mesoscale, and macroscale levels, she aims to identify favorable protein sources and processing conditions for the production of meat and dairy alternatives for the future. Dr. Keppler has co-authored 79 scientific peer-reviewed papers and holds three patents. She obtained her PhD in 2014 from Kiel University in Germany, followed by her Habilitation in Food Technology in 2021. Prior to her current role, she served as a junior research group leader at Kiel University and completed a visiting post-doctoral fellowship at INRA in France. In 2019, she began leading the protein functionalization group in her laboratory.

Research Interests

Protein Functionalization Food Processing Protein-Protein Interactions Dairy Alternatives Plant Proteins

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Wageningen University & Research • Wageningen

Leads the protein functionalization group in the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering.

Junior Research Group Leader

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Kiel University • Kiel, Germany

Led a research group focused on food technology.

Visiting Post-Doctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

INRA • France

Conducted research on food proteins.

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the master's program Sufficient background in required subjects for the specific program

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified copy)
  • Final transcript of records (certified copy)
  • Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation (required for some specializations)

Specialization Notes

Wageningen University offers MSc programs corresponding to the research departments listed. Admission is centralized but evaluates the relevance of the undergraduate degree to the specific department's field.