Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Michael is passionate about plant-based foods, with a particular focus on their nutritional composition, quality, bioactivity, digestibility, and potential for promoting healthy diets. He has served as a Chief Investigator on several flagship initiatives, including the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, the CRC for Developing Northern Australia, and the HIA-funded Naturally Nutritious project. His research emphasizes the importance of understanding both in vitro bioaccessibility—how compounds are released from the food matrix and become available for intestinal absorption—and the more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism, including microbial degradation in the gut. These processes are critical for predicting the bioactivity and potential health benefits of dietary phytochemicals in humans.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My primary research interests focus on phytochemicals—specifically polyphenols (both bound and free), carotenoids, and betalains—as well as vitamins. I investigate their analysis, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, and structural modifications or degradation during processing and digestion. This includes studying their bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and metabolism, essentially tracing the journey “from raw produce to absorbed and metabolised bioactive compounds.”

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685 works between 1992 and 2026
All (685) Book (3) Journal Article (178) Edited Outputs (9) Conference Publication (478) Book Chapter (17)

321 - 340 of 685 works

2017

Conference Publication

Buchanania obovata: An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification

Fyfe, S., Netzel, M., Tinggi, U., Biehl, E. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2017). Buchanania obovata: An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australa, 20-22 November 2017.

Buchanania obovata: An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification

2017

Conference Publication

Phytochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Properties of Australian Garlic Cultivars

Phan, A. D. T., Netzel, G., Chhim, P., Netzel, M. E. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2017). Phytochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Properties of Australian Garlic Cultivars. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 20-22 November 2017.

Phytochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Properties of Australian Garlic Cultivars

2017

Conference Publication

Queen Garnet plum – a successful case study for biofortification

Netzel, Michael (2017). Queen Garnet plum – a successful case study for biofortification. UQ/TUM Bioeconomy Symposium “The impact of biotechnology on the economy of the future”, Brisbane QLD, Australia, 4-6 October 2017.

Queen Garnet plum – a successful case study for biofortification

2017

Conference Publication

Functional Powder from Australian-Grown White, Yellow, and Red Onion Tissues

Chhim, P., Phan, A. D. T., Netzel, G., Netzel, M. E. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2017). Functional Powder from Australian-Grown White, Yellow, and Red Onion Tissues. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.

Functional Powder from Australian-Grown White, Yellow, and Red Onion Tissues

2017

Conference Publication

Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine

Netzel, Michael E., Wright, Olivia and Netzel, Gabriele (2017). Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine. 2nd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2017, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 27 November 2017.

Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine

2017

Conference Publication

Identification of purple anthocyanin pigments from purple sweetcorn using LC-PDA-MS/MS

Hong, H. T., Netzel, M. E., Netzel, G., Giles, C. and O'Hare, T. J. (2017). Identification of purple anthocyanin pigments from purple sweetcorn using LC-PDA-MS/MS. 2nd Queensland Mass Spectrometry Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2-3 November 2017.

Identification of purple anthocyanin pigments from purple sweetcorn using LC-PDA-MS/MS

2017

Conference Publication

The Effect of Physiological Maturity on the Anthocyanin Profile of Purple Sweet Corn

Hong, H., Netzel, M., Netzel, G. and O'Hare, T. J. (2017). The Effect of Physiological Maturity on the Anthocyanin Profile of Purple Sweet Corn. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.

The Effect of Physiological Maturity on the Anthocyanin Profile of Purple Sweet Corn

2017

Conference Publication

High folate strawberries – Finally something tasty?

Netzel, M., Striegel, L., Chebib, S., Biehl, E., Netzel, G., Herrington, M. and Rychlik, M. (2017). High folate strawberries – Finally something tasty?. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.

High folate strawberries – Finally something tasty?

2017

Conference Publication

Determination of pigments of purple sweetcorn using LC-PDA-MS/MS

Hong, Hung Trieu, Netzel, Michael E., Netzel, Gabriele and O'Hare, Tim J. (2017). Determination of pigments of purple sweetcorn using LC-PDA-MS/MS. 2nd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2017, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 27 November 2017.

Determination of pigments of purple sweetcorn using LC-PDA-MS/MS

2017

Conference Publication

Phytates and oxalates in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): anti-nutritional properties

Akter, Saleha, Netzel, Michael, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2017). Phytates and oxalates in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): anti-nutritional properties. 2nd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium, Brisbane QLD, Australia, 27 November 2017.

Phytates and oxalates in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): anti-nutritional properties

2017

Conference Publication

Kakadu plum kernels: a novel nutrition source

Akter, Saleha , Williams, David J., Netzel, Michael , Fletcher, Mary , Tinggi, Ujang and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2017). Kakadu plum kernels: a novel nutrition source. 2017 Australian Institute of Food Sccience and Technology Convention, Sydney, Australia, 17-18 July 2017. Sydney, Australia: AIFST (NSW Branch).

Kakadu plum kernels: a novel nutrition source

2017

Conference Publication

Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) from the Northern Territory, Australia

Akter, S., Netzel, M., Tinggi, U., Fletcher, M., Williams, D. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2017). Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) from the Northern Territory, Australia. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.

Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) from the Northern Territory, Australia

2017

Conference Publication

Phytates and oxalates in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): toxins to be considered

Akter, Saleha, Tinggi, Ujang, Netzel, Michael E., Fletcher, Mary T. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2017). Phytates and oxalates in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): toxins to be considered. 2nd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2017, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 27 November 2017.

Phytates and oxalates in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): toxins to be considered

2017

Conference Publication

Biofortification - Queen Garnet plum - a success story

Netzel, Michael (2017). Biofortification - Queen Garnet plum - a success story. UQ/TUM Research Symposium "Biotechnology for Food & Chemicals", Munich, Germany, 19-21 June 2017.

Biofortification - Queen Garnet plum - a success story

2016

Edited Outputs

Proceedings ‘Functional Foods & Creating A Sustainable Future’

Michael E. Netzel ed. (2016). Proceedings ‘Functional Foods & Creating A Sustainable Future’. Seminar of the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Brisbane Local Group, Health & Food Sciences Precinct (HFSP), Coopers Plains, 5 December 2016.

Proceedings ‘Functional Foods & Creating A Sustainable Future’

2016

Journal Article

Nerina – eine neue, dunkle Erdbeersorte mit gesundheitsfoerderndem Potenzial

Netzel, Michael (2016). Nerina – eine neue, dunkle Erdbeersorte mit gesundheitsfoerderndem Potenzial. Vitalstoffe (4), 38-41.

Nerina – eine neue, dunkle Erdbeersorte mit gesundheitsfoerderndem Potenzial

2016

Journal Article

Heute schon genug Folat gehabt?

Moench, S., Ringling, C., Kopp, M., Striegel, L., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Frank, T. and Rychlik, M. (2016). Heute schon genug Folat gehabt?. Labor & More (6), 16-21.

Heute schon genug Folat gehabt?

2016

Journal Article

Have you had your daily folate?

Moench, S., Ringling, C., Kopp, M., Striegel, L., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Frank, T. and Rychlik, M. (2016). Have you had your daily folate?. Lab&More, 3, 10-15.

Have you had your daily folate?

2016

Journal Article

Nerina – a new dark strawberry cultivar which may hold increased health benefits

Netzel, M (2016). Nerina – a new dark strawberry cultivar which may hold increased health benefits. Wellness Foods and Supplements (3), 7-9.

Nerina – a new dark strawberry cultivar which may hold increased health benefits

2016

Journal Article

Food-based anthocyanin intake and cognitive outcomes in human intervention trials: a systematic review

Kent, K., Charlton, K. E., Netzel, M. and Fanning, K. (2016). Food-based anthocyanin intake and cognitive outcomes in human intervention trials: a systematic review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 30 (3), 260-274. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12431

Food-based anthocyanin intake and cognitive outcomes in human intervention trials: a systematic review

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    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

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