Dr. Xavier Luo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xavier Luo is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. He completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences with a focus on grape and wine at the University of Melbourne in 2023. Xavier also holds a Master of Science in Food Science from the University of Melbourne (2016) and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science Technology from Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (2014). His research interests focus on flavor molecules in food and their impact on consumer sensory perception. He has expertise in gas chromatography techniques including GC–MS and is currently exploring key seafood flavor compounds to develop strategies for enhancing the flavor quality of plant-based seafood alternatives. His work also encompasses research on consumer preferences for plant-based meat products and strategies for reducing health risks associated with deep-fried food.

Research Interests

Awards

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People’s Choice Prize Overall Talk

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Best Oral Presentation

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Graduate Researcher in Agriculture, Conservation Environment Prize

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.