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:
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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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2023
Journal Article
State of the art and the future of fecal analysis using infrared spectroscopy
Kho, Elise A., Fernandes, Jill N., Tilbrook, Alan J., Fox, Glen P., Sikulu-Lord, Maggy T., Kotze, Andrew C., Beasley, Anne M., James, Peter J., Tolleson, Douglas R. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2023). State of the art and the future of fecal analysis using infrared spectroscopy. Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 58 (10), 755-785. doi: 10.1080/05704928.2022.2143795
2023
Journal Article
Impact of growing location on Kakadu plum fruit composition and in vitro bioactivity as determinants of its nutraceutical potential
Bobasa, Eshetu M., Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Impact of growing location on Kakadu plum fruit composition and in vitro bioactivity as determinants of its nutraceutical potential. Nutraceuticals, 3 (1), 13-25. doi: 10.3390/nutraceuticals3010002
2023
Book Chapter
Advances in the analysis of fruits by near-infrared spectroscopy
Cozzolino, D. and Dayananda, B. (2023). Advances in the analysis of fruits by near-infrared spectroscopy. Advances in spectroscopic analysis of food and drink. (pp. 7-1-7-20) edited by Ashutosh Kumar Shukla. Bristol, U.K.: IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/978-0-7503-5573-5ch7
2023
Journal Article
Evaluating the use of a similarity index (SI) combined with near nfrared (NIR) spectroscopy as method in meat species authenticity
Cozzolino, Daniel, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Evaluating the use of a similarity index (SI) combined with near nfrared (NIR) spectroscopy as method in meat species authenticity. Foods, 12 (1) 182, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/foods12010182
2023
Conference Publication
Infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning techniques to monitor starch in vitro digestibility
Visnupriyan, R., Harper, K., Flanagan, B. and Cozzolino, D. (2023). Infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning techniques to monitor starch in vitro digestibility. 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, WA, Australia, 29 November - 2 December. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S0029665123002057
2022
Journal Article
Editorial: Spectroscopic applications for quality profiling and authentication of food products
Pandiselvam, R., Cozzolino, Daniel and Kothakota, Anjineyulu (2022). Editorial: Spectroscopic applications for quality profiling and authentication of food products. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 1121385, 1121385. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1121385
2022
Journal Article
Mid-infrared spectroscopy for the rapid quantification of eucalyptus oil adulteration in Australian tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Johnson, Joel B., Thani, Parbat Raj, Mani, Janice S., Cozzolino, Daniel and Naiker, Mani (2022). Mid-infrared spectroscopy for the rapid quantification of eucalyptus oil adulteration in Australian tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 283 121766, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121766
2022
Journal Article
Interactions between soil physical fractions and microplastics – An attenuated total reflectance-mid infrared and chemometrics study
Owen, Stephanie, Nikzad, Mostafa, Khanh Truong, Vi, Chapman, James and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Interactions between soil physical fractions and microplastics – An attenuated total reflectance-mid infrared and chemometrics study. Infrared Physics and Technology, 127 104422, 104422. doi: 10.1016/j.infrared.2022.104422
2022
Journal Article
Feasibility of near infrared spectroscopy for estimating suppressiveness of carnation (Dianthus cariophyllus L.) fusarium wilt in different plant growth media
Fernández-Cabanás, Víctor M., Borrero, Celia, Cozzolino, Daniel and Avilés, Manuel (2022). Feasibility of near infrared spectroscopy for estimating suppressiveness of carnation (Dianthus cariophyllus L.) fusarium wilt in different plant growth media. Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 280 121528, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121528
2022
Journal Article
Monitoring compositional changes in Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) sourced from different waste stream diets using attenuated total reflectance mid infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Zhang, Shuxin, Alagappan, Shanmugam, Wills, Volant, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Monitoring compositional changes in Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) sourced from different waste stream diets using attenuated total reflectance mid infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics. Molecules, 27 (21) 7500, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/molecules27217500
2022
Conference Publication
Quality changes of Burdekin plums during storage
Chen, G., Sultanbawa, Y., Netzel, M., Cozzolino, D. and Olarte Mantilla, S. (2022). Quality changes of Burdekin plums during storage. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.
2022
Book Chapter
Saltbush (Atriplex sp.)
Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Wright, Olivia, Cozzolino, Daniel, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2022). Saltbush (Atriplex sp.). Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables. (pp. 1-10) London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789248067.0001
2022
Book Chapter
Gumby Gumby (Pittosporum angustifolium)
Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Sivakumar, Dharini, Cozzolino, Daniel, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Gumby Gumby (Pittosporum angustifolium). Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables. (pp. 11-26) London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789248067.0002
2022
Journal Article
Holistic approach to effects of foods, human physiology, and psychology on food intake and appetite (satiation & satiety)
Ni, Dongdong, Smyth, Heather E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Gidley, Michael J. (2022). Holistic approach to effects of foods, human physiology, and psychology on food intake and appetite (satiation & satiety). Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 64 (12), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2134840
2022
Journal Article
Wastewater depollution of textile dyes and antibiotics using unmodified and copper oxide/zinc oxide nanofunctionalised graphene oxide materials†
Rajapaksha, Piumie, Orrell-Trigg, Rebecca, Truong, Yen B., Cozzolino, Daniel, Truong, Vi Khanh and Chapman, James (2022). Wastewater depollution of textile dyes and antibiotics using unmodified and copper oxide/zinc oxide nanofunctionalised graphene oxide materials†. Environmental Science: Advances, 1 (4), 456-469. doi: 10.1039/d2va00059h
2022
Journal Article
Near-infrared spectroscopy as a feasible method for the differentiation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from Neisseria commensals and antimicrobial resistant from susceptible gonococcal strains
Alharbi, Bushra, Cozzolino, Daniel, Sikulu-Lord, Maggy, Whiley, David and Trembizki, Ella (2022). Near-infrared spectroscopy as a feasible method for the differentiation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from Neisseria commensals and antimicrobial resistant from susceptible gonococcal strains. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 201 106576, 106576. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2022.106576
2022
Journal Article
Characterisation and identification of individual intact goat muscle samples (Capra sp.) using a portable near-infrared spectrometer and chemometrics
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Ingle, Prasheek, Khole, Ankita Hemant, Zhang, Shuxin, Yang, Zhiyin, Beya, Michel, Bureš, Daniel and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Characterisation and identification of individual intact goat muscle samples (Capra sp.) using a portable near-infrared spectrometer and chemometrics. Foods, 11 (18) 2894, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/foods11182894
2022
Journal Article
Nanozyme-based sensors for detection of food biomarkers: a review
Arshad, Fareeha, Mohd-Naim, Noor Faizah, Chandrawati, Rona, Cozzolino, Daniel and Ahmed, Minhaz Uddin (2022). Nanozyme-based sensors for detection of food biomarkers: a review. RSC Advances, 12 (40), 26160-26175. doi: 10.1039/d2ra04444g
2022
Journal Article
Influence of blanching on the bioactive compounds of Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit during storage
Bobasa, Eshetu M., Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Influence of blanching on the bioactive compounds of Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit during storage. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 17 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s11694-022-01581-1
2022
Journal Article
Application of near-infrared spectroscopy/artificial neural network to quantify glycosylated norisoprenoids in Tannat grapes
Boido, Eduardo, Fariña, Laura, Carrau, Francisco, Cozzolino, Daniel and Dellacassa, Eduardo (2022). Application of near-infrared spectroscopy/artificial neural network to quantify glycosylated norisoprenoids in Tannat grapes. Food Chemistry, 387 132927, 132927. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132927
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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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