Assist. Prof. Dr. Meta Sterni拧a recipient of the Danubius Young Scientist Award
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Meta Sterni拧a from the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Biotechnical Faculty of the 麻豆国产 is the recipient of the Danubius Young Scientist Award, which is presented to young researchers with outstanding achievements in their field. She received the award for her scientific contributions in food science and microbiology
Assist. Prof. Dr. Meta Sterni拧a impressed the jury with her innovative scientific contributions to understanding meat spoilage and the behaviour of microorganisms in food systems. Her research includes uncovering physiological mechanisms in bacteria that cause meat spoilage and seeking new sustainable solutions to reduce food loss, including the use of natural antimicrobial compounds and advanced packaging materials. The jury also highlighted her contribution to developing innovative approaches to prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms on food contact surfaces, which significantly contributes to improved food safety and quality.
In addition to her research work, she contiributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the department, takes part in international and national research projects, and serves as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Food Microbiology.
About the Danubius Young Scientist Award
The Danubius Young Scientist Award has been presented since 2014 by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM). Its aim is to encourage young scientists to engage in scientific exploration of challenges important to the Danube Region.