Dr. Serafim Bakalis

Biography

Serafim Bakalis is a Professor of Dairy Product Technology at the University of Copenhagen with expertise in delivering sustainable dairy products through innovative product design and engineering. He has a strong track record in Product Engineering and is particularly focused on developing sustainable foods by leveraging digital technologies to create consumer value propositions. Bakalis has been involved in significant research efforts to optimize manufacturing processes in the food and biomaterials sectors, emphasizing minimal energy requirements and flexibility in production. His teaching experience includes leading numerous MSc courses, particularly in Food Processing and Dairy Product Technology. He has actively contributed to postgraduate training programs and EU Erasmus+ initiatives targeting the food modeling domain. Bakalis has supervised over 30 PhD students and has served in various notable academic roles, including chair of significant communication committees in the food science domain. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Food Engineering from Rutgers University, where he also completed his MSc in the same field, along with a BS in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. Bakalis has held prominent positions at institutions such as the University of Nottingham and the University of Birmingham, making impactful contributions to the field of food technology and processing.

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