Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Understanding in vitro bioaccessibility (matrix release and availability for intestinal absorption) as well as the much more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism (including microbial degradation in the gut) of dietary phytochemicals are crucial in understanding and predicting their bioactivity and potential health benefits in humans.

Dr Michael Netzel is a graduate of the Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany (Master and PhD). Before joining QAAFI as a Senior Research Fellow in August 2013, he was a Research Scientist at CSIRO. Other previous academic and professional positions held by Dr Netzel include, Feodor Lynen Research Fellow (Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation) at Food Science Australia (2005 and 2006-2007), Visiting Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2005) and Research Team Leader at the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany (1999-2006). He is an Editor of the ‘Journal of Food Composition and Analysis’ (Elsevier), a Review-Editor of ‘Frontiers in Nutrition’ (Scientific Direct) and a Member of the Editorial Board of ‘Food Research International’ (Elsevier). Dr Netzel was also a Co-Editor of ‘Acta Horticulturae (1106) 2015’ (Proceeding of the 6th International Symposium on Fruits & Vegetables for Human Health – FAVHealth2014) and ‘Technology for Food Quality’ (The Queensland Government, 2012). He has strong collaborative links to the Technical University of Munich, Germany (Prof. Michael Rychlik, Chair – Analytical Food Chemistry), which is one of UQ’s strategic partners in Europe.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My main research interests are related to phytochemicals (polyphenols (bound & free), carotenoids and vitamins), their analytical determination, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, structural modifications/degradation during processing and digestion, bioaccessibility as well as bioavailability and metabolism (”from the raw produce to the absorbed and metabolised bioactive compound”). Assessing the “nutritional value” of biofortified produce such as the anthocyanin-rich Queen Garnet plum, “dark” strawberries, high-zeaxanthin sweet-corn and polyphenol-rich sorghum as well as the phytochemical profiling of unexploited tropical fruits grown in Australia, are the current research focus.

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613 works between 1992 and 2025
All (613) Journal Article (166) Book Chapter (17) Conference Publication (418) Book (3) Edited Outputs (9)

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Featured

2023

Journal Article

Seeking sweetness: a systematic scoping review of factors influencing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in remote Indigenous communities worldwide

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Seeking sweetness: a systematic scoping review of factors influencing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in remote Indigenous communities worldwide. Beverages, 9 (1) 11, 1-53. doi: 10.3390/beverages9010011

Seeking sweetness: a systematic scoping review of factors influencing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in remote Indigenous communities worldwide

Featured

2022

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 (2022). 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

Impact of Growing Location on Kakadu Plum Fruit Composition and In Vitro Bioactivity as Determinants of Its Nutraceutical Potential

Featured

2018

Journal Article

Chemical and nutritional composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) kernels: a novel nutrition source

Akter, Saleha, Netzel, Michael E., Fletcher, Mary T., Tinggi, Ujang and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Chemical and nutritional composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) kernels: a novel nutrition source. Foods, 7 (4) 60, 60. doi: 10.3390/foods7040060

Chemical and nutritional composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) kernels: a novel nutrition source

2025

Journal Article

Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Australian Yam (Dioscorea spp.)

Fawale, Samson Olumide, Netzel, Michael E., Nguyen, Ai, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Marrie, Henrietta and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Australian Yam (Dioscorea spp.). Food Bioscience, 63 105612. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105612

Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Australian Yam (Dioscorea spp.)

2024

Journal Article

Effect of gum Arabic on antifungal photodynamic activity of curcumin against Botrytis cinerea spores

Seididamyeh, Maral, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram, Harmer, Jeffrey R. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Effect of gum Arabic on antifungal photodynamic activity of curcumin against Botrytis cinerea spores. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 283 (1) 137019, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137019

Effect of gum Arabic on antifungal photodynamic activity of curcumin against Botrytis cinerea spores

2024

Journal Article

In Vitro Bioactivity of Australian Finger Lime Cultivars as an Initial Evaluation of Their Nutraceutical Potential

Johnson, Joel B., Thani, Parbat Raj, Chen, Si-Yuan, Mani, Janice S., Netzel, Michael E. and Naiker, Mani (2024). In Vitro Bioactivity of Australian Finger Lime Cultivars as an Initial Evaluation of Their Nutraceutical Potential. Nutraceuticals, 4 (4), 596-610. doi: 10.3390/nutraceuticals4040032

In Vitro Bioactivity of Australian Finger Lime Cultivars as an Initial Evaluation of Their Nutraceutical Potential

2024

Journal Article

Storage Effects on the Physicochemical Properties, Phytochemical Composition, and Sugars in Red-Fleshed Cultivars, ‘Rubycot’ Plumcot, and ‘Queen Garnet’ Plum

Kodagoda, Gethmini Kavindya, Hong, Hung Trieu, O’Hare, Tim J., Topp, Bruce, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael Erich (2024). Storage Effects on the Physicochemical Properties, Phytochemical Composition, and Sugars in Red-Fleshed Cultivars, ‘Rubycot’ Plumcot, and ‘Queen Garnet’ Plum. Molecules, 29 (19) 4641, 4641. doi: 10.3390/molecules29194641

Storage Effects on the Physicochemical Properties, Phytochemical Composition, and Sugars in Red-Fleshed Cultivars, ‘Rubycot’ Plumcot, and ‘Queen Garnet’ Plum

2024

Journal Article

Nutritional and functional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits wild harvested from Western Australia

Bobasa, Eshetu M., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Akter, Saleha, Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Nutritional and functional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits wild harvested from Western Australia. Foods, 13 (18) 2888, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/foods13182888

Nutritional and functional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits wild harvested from Western Australia

2024

Conference Publication

Sublime Citrus: the nutritional value of native Australian limes

Johnson, Joel B., Hungerford, Natasha L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2024). Sublime Citrus: the nutritional value of native Australian limes. NextGen Ag Symposium, St Lucia, QLD Australia, 6 September 2024.

Sublime Citrus: the nutritional value of native Australian limes

2024

Journal Article

Curcumin‐mediated photodynamic treatment to extend the postharvest shelf‐life of strawberries

Seididamyeh, Maral, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Curcumin‐mediated photodynamic treatment to extend the postharvest shelf‐life of strawberries. Journal of Food Science, 89 (10), 6616-6627. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.17341

Curcumin‐mediated photodynamic treatment to extend the postharvest shelf‐life of strawberries

2024

Journal Article

Gum Arabic edible coating embedded aqueous plant extracts: Interactive effects of partaking components and its effectiveness on cold storage of fresh-cut capsicum

Seididamyeh, Maral, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Gum Arabic edible coating embedded aqueous plant extracts: Interactive effects of partaking components and its effectiveness on cold storage of fresh-cut capsicum. Food Control, 159 110267. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.110267

Gum Arabic edible coating embedded aqueous plant extracts: Interactive effects of partaking components and its effectiveness on cold storage of fresh-cut capsicum

2024

Journal Article

Assessing the potential of Australian indigenous edible halophytes as salt substitutes: from wild to plate

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Wright, Olivia R. L., Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Assessing the potential of Australian indigenous edible halophytes as salt substitutes: from wild to plate. Journal of Food Science, 89 (5), 2991-3005. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.17034

Assessing the potential of Australian indigenous edible halophytes as salt substitutes: from wild to plate

2024

Conference Publication

Minerals and trace elements in broad-leaved Geebung (Persoonia stradbrokensis), an underutilised native Australian fruit

Zhang, J., Sivakumar, D., Netzel, M.E. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2024). Minerals and trace elements in broad-leaved Geebung (Persoonia stradbrokensis), an underutilised native Australian fruit. 57th Nutrition Society of New Zealand and 47th Nutrition Society of Australia Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 28 November – 1 December 2023. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s0029665124000740

Minerals and trace elements in broad-leaved Geebung (Persoonia stradbrokensis), an underutilised native Australian fruit

2024

Journal Article

Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers

Chen, Gengning, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (4), 2716-2726. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17023

Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers

2024

Conference Publication

Exploring the chemistry and nutritional properties of native Australian citrus

Johnson, Joel B., Hungerford, Natasha L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2024). Exploring the chemistry and nutritional properties of native Australian citrus. Australian Citrus Congress, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 6-7 March 2024.

Exploring the chemistry and nutritional properties of native Australian citrus

2024

Conference Publication

Burdekin plum fruit leather processing and storage

Chen, Gengning, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Netzel, Michael, Cozzolino, Daniel, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Burdekin plum fruit leather processing and storage. Joint virtual workshop between the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences (CNAFS), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Australia and the Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, Promoting Health and Food Security with Indigenous Crops, Virtual, 5-6 March 2024.

Burdekin plum fruit leather processing and storage

2024

Journal Article

Exploring the potential of Davidson's plum (Davidsonia pruriens): A promising indigenous edible fruit as biopreservative in raw processed meat products

Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2024). Exploring the potential of Davidson's plum (Davidsonia pruriens): A promising indigenous edible fruit as biopreservative in raw processed meat products. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 194 115827, 115827. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.115827

Exploring the potential of Davidson's plum (Davidsonia pruriens): A promising indigenous edible fruit as biopreservative in raw processed meat products

2024

Journal Article

Phytochemical composition and biological activity of native Australian ginger (Alpinia caerulea)

Johnson, Joel B., Batley, Ryan J., Mani, Janice S., du Preez, Ryan, Trotter, Tieneke, Netzel, Michael E. and Naiker, Mani (2024). Phytochemical composition and biological activity of native Australian ginger (Alpinia caerulea). Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 18 (3), 2372-2384. doi: 10.1007/s11694-023-02326-4

Phytochemical composition and biological activity of native Australian ginger (Alpinia caerulea)

2024

Journal Article

Photodynamic inactivation of Botrytis cinerea spores by curcumin—effect of treatment factors and characterization of photo-generated reactive oxygen species

Seididamyeh, Maral, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram, Harmer, Jeffrey R. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Photodynamic inactivation of Botrytis cinerea spores by curcumin—effect of treatment factors and characterization of photo-generated reactive oxygen species. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 17 (3), 670-685. doi: 10.1007/s11947-023-03150-w

Photodynamic inactivation of Botrytis cinerea spores by curcumin—effect of treatment factors and characterization of photo-generated reactive oxygen species

2023

Journal Article

Australian indigenous edible halophytes—nutritious and functional for a sustainable future: antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial properties

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Seididamyeh, Maral, Wright, Olivia R. L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2023). Australian indigenous edible halophytes—nutritious and functional for a sustainable future: antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial properties. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria, 135 (2), 41-46. doi: 10.1071/rs23007

Australian indigenous edible halophytes—nutritious and functional for a sustainable future: antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial properties

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving the efficiency of Kakadu Plum value chains to grow a robust and sustainable industry
    CRC for Developing Northern Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly - nutritional and bioactive properties
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Analysis of Natural Products
    Technical University of Munich
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Scoping study on Feijoa - bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Value-adding to waste stream from a gluten-free flour mill
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Functional ingredients from onion and garlic grown in Australia
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant

Availability

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