Overview
Background
Cozzolino is a Principal Research Fellow with the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), University of Queensland. He has worked in several positions including Associate Professor in Food Chemistry (RMIT University, Melbourne), Head of Agriculture (CQUniversity, Rockhampton), Senior Research Fellow Barley Breeding Program (University of Adelaide, Adelaide), Team Leader Rapid Analytical Group (The Australian Wine Research Institute, Adelaide), Head of Animal Nutrition (INIA La Estanzuela, Uruguay).
His research focusses on the application of chemometric, machine learning and spectroscopic methods (e.g. NIR, MIR, hyperspectral) in a wide range of fields (eg. food, waste products, agricultural commodities). He has published more than 500 peer-review articles and book chapters (h index 68).
He was presented in 2013 with the Hirschfeld Award by the International Council of Near Infrared Spectroscopy for his outstanding contributions on the field of NIR spectroscopy. He ranked 94 in Australia and 3665 in the world as best-Chemistry-Scientist 2023 (Research.com).
Availability
- Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen
- Member, ANISG group, ANISG group
- Member, American Chemical Society, American Chemical Society
- Member, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
- Member, Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Society for Applied Spectroscopy
Research interests
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Objective measurement of foods and feeds
Development of objective methods to analyse composition if foods based on the utilization of sensors and machine learning techniques.
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Food Authenticity, fraud and provenance
Development and implementation of rapid analytical methods to monitor food authenticity, fraud and provenance. Monitor all steps of the value chain using fingerprinting approaches.
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Sensing technologies and machine learning applied to food and nutrition
Application and development of sensing technologies in combination with machine learning techniques to analyse, monitor food composition and quality, monitor nutrition in animals and humans (e,g, hair, saliva and urine analysis).
Research impacts
He was presented in 2013 with the Hirschfeld Award by the International Council of Near Infrared Spectroscopy for his outstanding contributions on the field of NIR spectroscopy.
He ranked 94 in Australia and 3665 in the world as best-Chemistry-Scientist 2023 (Research.com).
Works
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2018
Book Chapter
Fourier transform spectroscopy
Cozzolino, Daniel (2018). Fourier transform spectroscopy. Spectroscopic methods in food analysis. (pp. 103-109) edited by Adriana S. Franca and Leo M.L. Nollet. Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315152769-4
2018
Book Chapter
Food adulteration
Cozzolino, Daniel (2018). Food adulteration. Spectroscopic methods in food analysis. (pp. 353-361) Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press.
2018
Journal Article
Advances in meat spoilage detection: A short focus on rapid methods and technologies
Fletcher, Bridget, Mullane, Keegan, Platts, Phoebe, Todd, Ethan, Power, Aoife, Roberts, Jessica, Chapman, James, Cozzolino, Daniel and Chandra, Shaneel (2018). Advances in meat spoilage detection: A short focus on rapid methods and technologies. CyTA Journal of Food, 16 (1), 1037-1044. doi: 10.1080/19476337.2018.1525432
2018
Book Chapter
Spectroscopy analysis of beverages
Cozzolino, Daniel and Roberts, Jessica (2018). Spectroscopy analysis of beverages. Spectroscopic methods in food analysis. (pp. 429-434) edited by Adriana S. Franca and Leo M.L. Nollet. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press.
2017
Journal Article
The application of state-of-the-art analytic tools (biosensors and spectroscopy) in beverage and food fermentation process monitoring
Chandra, Shaneel, Chapman, James, Power, Aoife, Roberts, Jess and Cozzolino, Daniel (2017). The application of state-of-the-art analytic tools (biosensors and spectroscopy) in beverage and food fermentation process monitoring. Fermentation, 3 (4) Y, 50. doi: 10.3390/fermentation3040050
2017
Journal Article
Analysis of Australian beers using fluorescence spectroscopy
Gordon, Russell , Cozzolino, Daniel , Chandra, Shaneel, Power, Aoife , Roberts, Jessica J. and Chapman, James (2017). Analysis of Australian beers using fluorescence spectroscopy. Beverages, 3 (4) 57, 57. doi: 10.3390/beverages3040057
2017
Journal Article
The role of near-infrared sensors to measure water relationships in crops and plants
Cozzolino, Daniel (2017). The role of near-infrared sensors to measure water relationships in crops and plants. Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 52 (10), 837-849. doi: 10.1080/05704928.2017.1331446
2017
Journal Article
Feasibility of discriminating powdery mildew-affected grape berries at harvest using mid-infrared attenuated total reflection spectroscopy and fatty acid profiling
Petrovic, T., Perera, D., Cozzolino, D., Kravchuk, O., Zanker, T., Bennett, J. and Scott, E. S. (2017). Feasibility of discriminating powdery mildew-affected grape berries at harvest using mid-infrared attenuated total reflection spectroscopy and fatty acid profiling. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 23 (3), 415-425. doi: 10.1111/ajgw.12291
2017
Journal Article
Identification of beef cattle categories (cows and calves) and sex based on the near infrared reflectance spectroscopy of their tail hair
O'Neill, Christopher J., Roberts, Jessica J. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2017). Identification of beef cattle categories (cows and calves) and sex based on the near infrared reflectance spectroscopy of their tail hair. Biosystems Engineering, 162, 140-146. doi: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2017.07.007
2017
Journal Article
A feasibility study on the potential use of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy to analyze meat in live animals: discrimination of muscles
Roberts, J. J., Motin, J. Ch., Swain, D. and Cozzolino, D. (2017). A feasibility study on the potential use of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy to analyze meat in live animals: discrimination of muscles. Journal of Spectroscopy, 2017 3948708, 1-7. doi: 10.1155/2017/3948708
2017
Journal Article
Origin and regionality of wines—the role of molecular spectroscopy
Chandra, S., Chapman, J., Power, A., Roberts, J. and Cozzolino, D. (2017). Origin and regionality of wines—the role of molecular spectroscopy. Food Analytical Methods, 10 (12), 3947-3955. doi: 10.1007/s12161-017-0968-1
2017
Journal Article
Biochar built soil carbon over a decade by stabilizing rhizodeposits
Han Weng, Zhe, Van Zwieten, Lukas, Singh, Bhupinder Pal, Tavakkoli, Ehsan, Joseph, Stephen, Macdonald, Lynne M., Rose, Terry J., Rose, Michael T., Kimber, Stephen W. L., Morris, Stephen, Cozzolino, Daniel, Araujo, Joyce R., Archanjo, Braulio S. and Cowie, Annette (2017). Biochar built soil carbon over a decade by stabilizing rhizodeposits. Nature Climate Change, 7 (5), 371-376. doi: 10.1038/nclimate3276
2017
Journal Article
The effect of path length on the measurement accuracies of wine chemical parameters by UV, visible, and near-infrared spectroscopy
Molla, Nevse, Bakardzhiyski, Ivan, Manolova, Yana, Bambalov, Valentin, Cozzolino, Daniel and Antonov, Liudmil (2017). The effect of path length on the measurement accuracies of wine chemical parameters by UV, visible, and near-infrared spectroscopy. Food Analytical Methods, 10 (5), 1156-1163. doi: 10.1007/s12161-016-0735-8
2017
Journal Article
Rapid measurement of total non-structural carbohydrate concentration in grapevine trunk and leaf tissues using near infrared spectroscopy
De Bei, R., Fuentes, S., Sullivan, W., Edwards, E. J., Tyerman, S. and Cozzolino, D. (2017). Rapid measurement of total non-structural carbohydrate concentration in grapevine trunk and leaf tissues using near infrared spectroscopy. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 136, 176-183. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2017.03.007
2017
Journal Article
The use of qualitative analysis in food research and technology: Considerations and reflections from an applied point of view
Doyle, N., Swain, D., Roberts, J. J. and Cozzolino, D. (2017). The use of qualitative analysis in food research and technology: Considerations and reflections from an applied point of view. Food Analytical Methods, 10 (4), 964-969. doi: 10.1007/s12161-016-0654-8
2017
Journal Article
Dissecting the genetic basis for seed coat mucilage heteroxylan biosynthesis in Plantago ovata using gamma irradiation and infrared spectroscopy
Tucker, Matthew R., Ma, Chao, Phan, Jana, Neumann, Kylie, Shirley, Neil J., Hahn, Michael G., Cozzolino, Daniel and Burton, Rachel A. (2017). Dissecting the genetic basis for seed coat mucilage heteroxylan biosynthesis in Plantago ovata using gamma irradiation and infrared spectroscopy. Frontiers in Plant Science, 8 326. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00326
2017
Journal Article
Classification and authentication of barley (Hordeum vulgare) malt varieties: Combining attenuated total reflectance mid-infrared spectroscopy with chemometrics
Porker, K., Zerner, M. and Cozzolino, D. (2017). Classification and authentication of barley (Hordeum vulgare) malt varieties: Combining attenuated total reflectance mid-infrared spectroscopy with chemometrics. Food Analytical Methods, 10 (3), 675-682. doi: 10.1007/s12161-016-0627-y
2017
Journal Article
Exploring the effects of geographical origin on the chemical composition and quality grading of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay grapes
Gambetta, Joanna, Cozzolino, Daniel, Bastian, Susan and Jeffery, David (2017). Exploring the effects of geographical origin on the chemical composition and quality grading of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay grapes. Molecules, 22 (2) 218, 218. doi: 10.3390/molecules22020218
2017
Journal Article
Relating expert quality ratings of Australian chardonnay wines to volatile composition and production method
Gambetta, Joanna M., Schmidtke, Leigh M., Wang, Jiaming, Cozzolino, Daniel, Bastian, Susan E. P. and Jeffery, David W. (2017). Relating expert quality ratings of Australian chardonnay wines to volatile composition and production method. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 68 (1), 39-48. doi: 10.5344/ajev.2016.16058
2017
Journal Article
A survey of total and dissolved organic carbon in alkaline soils of southern Australia
McDonald, G. K., Tavakkoli, E., Cozzolino, D., Banas, K., Derrien, M. and Rengasamy, P. (2017). A survey of total and dissolved organic carbon in alkaline soils of southern Australia. Soil Research, 55 (7), 617-629. doi: 10.1071/SR16237
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Chemical composition differences and in vitro digestion and fermentation characteristics of different varieties of barley in Australia and their impact on glucose and lipid metabolism of db/db mice
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mike Gidley
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Doctor Philosophy
Screening for plastic and persistent contaminants in food and feed derived from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) reared on food waste.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Louw Hoffman
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetics of sensory traits in pineapple
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as a Protein Source in Broiler Diets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Professor Louw Hoffman, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Mechanisms to improve grain yield and grain quality under heat in wheat
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karine Chenu
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetics of fruit sensory traits in strawberry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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Doctor Philosophy
Extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence the meat quality of goat fresh meat and products.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh, Professor Louw Hoffman
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Doctor Philosophy
Peri-hatching strategies to endure enteric pathogens in broilers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Arun Kumar
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Improving the bioavailability of health-promoting phytochemicals found in broccoli for enhanced bioactivity
Principal Advisor
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2025
Master Philosophy
Understanding G × E Interactions for Yield and Protein Content in Australian Chickpea: From Phenotyping to Genetic Analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bradley Campbell, Dr Millicent Smith
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Optimising and industrialising black soldier fly (BSF) production -redirecting food waste to livestock feed production using insects
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Professor Louw Hoffman
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2024
Master Philosophy
Heritability of Isotopes and Using NIRS for Improved Nitrogen Use in Cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Food and human factors contributing to food intake & appetite (satiation and satiety)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Professor Mike Gidley
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of growing region and processing on the quality and functionality of wild harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruits
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
Media
Enquiries
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- Cereal Quality
- Chemometrics
- Feed Composition
- Food Composition
- Food Fraud
- Food Quality
- Food Science
- Foodomics
- Grain Quality
- Infrared
- NIR
- Nutrition
- Provenance
- RVA
- Sensors
- Spectroscopy
- Traceability
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