Liliana Mihalcea | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Liliana Mihalcea | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. University Dunarea de Jos of Galati , Faculty of Food Science and Engineering Romania

Dr. Liliana Mihalcea is a distinguished Associate Professor and researcher at the Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania. Her expertise lies in advanced extraction methods, modern processing technologies, and food industry equipment. With a prolific career in teaching, research, and project management, Dr. Mihalcea has contributed significantly to food science and engineering.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering (2007), Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, supported by a Marie Curie Fellowship.
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2011), exploring enzymatic reactions in supercritical fluids.
  • Completed various international fellowships, including programs at the University of Valladolid, Spain, and the University of Burgos, Spain.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor (2014 – Present): Courses, labs, and research mentoring in food science and engineering.
  • Vice-Dean (2016 – 2020): Coordinated student activities and faculty research documentation.
  • Head of Laboratory (2020 – Present): Overseeing physico-chemical and microbiological analyses of food products.
  • Project Manager: Leads innovative projects on bioactive compounds and food by-products, with substantial EU funding.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Supercritical Fluid Extraction
  • Modern Processing Technologies
  • Bioactive Compound Encapsulation
  • Functional Ingredients and Food Sustainability

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • Marie Curie Fellowship (2007): For groundbreaking research in enzymatic reactions within supercritical fluids.
  • Multiple grants from the EU and Romanian funding bodies for innovation in food science.

Publications Top Notes:📚

Transglutaminase mediated microencapsulation of sea buckthorn supercritical CO2 extract in whey protein isolate and valorization in highly value added food products

CO2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Oleoresins from Sea Buckthorn Pomace: Evidence of Advanced Bioactive Profile and Selected Functionality

Microencapsulation of red grape juice by freeze drying and application in jelly formulation

Fostering lavender as a source for valuable bioactives for food and pharmaceutical applications through extraction and microencapsulation

Characterization of walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husk extract obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction