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Michael Gänzle is a prominent researcher in the field of food microbiology, with a particular emphasis on probiotics and the role of microorganisms in food technology. He serves as a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) and has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate for the years 2021 to 2024. He is an Associate Editor for 'Fermented Foods', 'Food Microbiology', and 'Frontiers in Nutrition', and contributes to several editorial boards including 'Applied Environmental Microbiology' and 'International Journal of Food Microbiology'. His research focuses on the relationship between microbial phylogeny, physiology, and ecology, particularly how these factors influence food quality and host health. Gänzle aims to develop novel technologies for food preservation, studying mechanisms of bacterial resistance and pathogen intervention technologies. He conducts multidisciplinary research with students and has hosted numerous presentations at international conferences, actively fostering the next generation of researchers in food science. Gänzle teaches various courses related to human nutrition and microbial safety in food, providing practical research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students within his lab.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Leading research and teaching in food microbiology and food safety.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management