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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2022
Journal Article
A preliminary study on the utilisation of near infrared spectroscopy to predict age and in vivo human metabolism
Ni, Dongdong, Smyth, Heather E., Gidley, Michael J. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). A preliminary study on the utilisation of near infrared spectroscopy to predict age and in vivo human metabolism. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 265 120312, 120312. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120312
2021
Journal Article
Insights on the role of chemometrics and vibrational spectroscopy in fruit metabolite analysis
Sultanbawa, Y., Smyth, H. E., Truong, K., Chapman, J. and Cozzolino, D. (2021). Insights on the role of chemometrics and vibrational spectroscopy in fruit metabolite analysis. Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, 3 100033, 100033. doi: 10.1016/j.fochms.2021.100033
2021
Journal Article
The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Akter, Saleha, Fyfe, Selina, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56 (12), 6431-6442. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.15350
2021
Journal Article
Probing nanoscale interactions of antimicrobial zinc oxide quantum dots on bacterial and fungal cell surfaces
Gangadoo, Sheeana, Xu, Chenglong, Cozzolino, Daniel, Latham, Kay, Della Gaspera, Enrico, Chapman, James and Truong, Vi Khanh (2021). Probing nanoscale interactions of antimicrobial zinc oxide quantum dots on bacterial and fungal cell surfaces. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 9 (3) 2101484, 2101484. doi: 10.1002/admi.202101484
2021
Journal Article
The ability of Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to predict functional properties in foods: challenges and opportunities
Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). The ability of Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to predict functional properties in foods: challenges and opportunities. Molecules, 26 (22) 6981, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/molecules26226981
2021
Journal Article
Microplastic adulteration in homogenized fish and seafood - a mid-infrared and machine learning proof of concept
Owen, Stephanie, Cureton, Samuel, Szuhan, Mathew, McCarten, Joel, Arvanitis, Panagiota, Ascione, Max, Truong, Vi Khanh, Chapman, James and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Microplastic adulteration in homogenized fish and seafood - a mid-infrared and machine learning proof of concept. Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 260 119985, 119985. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.119985
2021
Journal Article
Exploring the relationships between oral sensory physiology and oral processing with mid infrared spectra of saliva
Ni, Dongdong, Smyth, Heather E., Gidley, Michael J. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Exploring the relationships between oral sensory physiology and oral processing with mid infrared spectra of saliva. Food Hydrocolloids, 120 106896, 106896. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106896
2021
Journal Article
Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit
Zhang, Jiale, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Akter, Saleha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 16 (1), 582-589. doi: 10.1007/s11694-021-01182-4
2021
Journal Article
Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts
Bobasa, Eshetu M., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts. Food Chemistry, 358 129833, 129833. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129833
2021
Journal Article
Whatʼs in this drink? Classification and adulterant detection in Irish Whiskey samples using near infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics
Power, Aoife C, Jones, John, NiNeil, Caoimhe, Geoghegan, Sive, Warren, Susan, Currivan, Sinead and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Whatʼs in this drink? Classification and adulterant detection in Irish Whiskey samples using near infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 101 (12), 5256-5263. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.11174
2021
Journal Article
Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Akter, Saleha, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 101 (12), 5132-5141. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.11159
2021
Conference Publication
Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts
Bobasa, Eshetu M., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts. Joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, virtual, 24-25 August 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Nutritional quality and food functionality of Pleiogynium timoriense fruit
Chen, Gengning, Cozzolino, Daniel, Netzel, Michael E., Olarte Mantilla, Sandra, Adhikari, Kamalesh and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Nutritional quality and food functionality of Pleiogynium timoriense fruit. Joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, Virtual, 24-25 August 2021.
2021
Journal Article
The production of volatile compounds in model casein systems with varying fat levels as affected by low-frequency ultrasound
Bui, Anh Thi Hong, Cozzolino, Daniel, Zisu, Bogdan and Chandrapala, Jayani (2021). The production of volatile compounds in model casein systems with varying fat levels as affected by low-frequency ultrasound. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56 (8) ijfs.15012, 3948-3959. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.15012
2021
Journal Article
A review of wine authentication using spectroscopic approaches in combination with chemometrics
Ranaweera, Ranaweera K. R., Capone, Dimitra L., Bastian, Susan E. P., Cozzolino, Daniel and Jeffery, David W. (2021). A review of wine authentication using spectroscopic approaches in combination with chemometrics. Molecules, 26 (14) 4334, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/molecules26144334
2021
Journal Article
Provenance and uniqueness in the emerging botanical and natural food industries—definition, issues and tools
Smyth, Heather, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Provenance and uniqueness in the emerging botanical and natural food industries—definition, issues and tools. Food Analytical Methods, 14 (12), 2511-2523. doi: 10.1007/s12161-021-02079-0
2021
Journal Article
The generation of volatiles in model systems containing varying casein to whey protein ratios as affected by low frequency ultrasound
Bui, Anh Thi Hong, Cozzolino, Daniel, Zisu, Bogdan and Chandrapala, Jayani (2021). The generation of volatiles in model systems containing varying casein to whey protein ratios as affected by low frequency ultrasound. LWT, 147 111677, 111677. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111677
2021
Journal Article
Analysis of pathogenic bacterial and yeast biofilms using the combination of synchrotron ATR-FTIR microspectroscopy and chemometric approaches
Cheeseman, Samuel, Shaw, Z. L., Vongsvivut, Jitraporn, Crawford, Russell J., Dupont, Madeleine F., Boyce, Kylie J., Gangadoo, Sheeana, Bryant, Saffron J., Bryant, Gary, Cozzolino, Daniel, Chapman, James, Elbourne, Aaron and Truong, Vi Khanh (2021). Analysis of pathogenic bacterial and yeast biofilms using the combination of synchrotron ATR-FTIR microspectroscopy and chemometric approaches. Molecules, 26 (13) 3890, 3890. doi: 10.3390/molecules26133890
2021
Journal Article
The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy
Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Wright, Olivia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Netzel, Michael E. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy. Food Analytical Methods, 14 (11), 2328-2334. doi: 10.1007/s12161-021-02065-6
2021
Journal Article
Inorganic nanoparticles as food additives and their influence on the human gut microbiota
Gangadoo, Sheeana, Nguyen, Huu, Rajapaksha, Piumie, Zreiqat, Hala, Latham, Kay, Cozzolino, Daniel, Chapman, James and Truong, Vi Khanh (2021). Inorganic nanoparticles as food additives and their influence on the human gut microbiota. Environmental Science: Nano, 8 (6), 1500-1518. doi: 10.1039/d1en00025j
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
Advanced spectroscopy techniques to improve the bioavailability of nutrients in vegetable-based food products
Principal Advisor
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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: Emeritus Professor Robert Gilbert
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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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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
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
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
Genetics of sensory traits in pineapple
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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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 fruit sensory traits in strawberry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
Completed supervision
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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, Dr Kamalesh Adhikari, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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
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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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
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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