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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666 works between 1992 and 2025
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2004

Conference Publication

Beeinflussung der Weinqualität durch die Entrappung während der Vollernterlese

Koenitz, R., Freund, M., Seckler, J., Christmann, M., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). Beeinflussung der Weinqualität durch die Entrappung während der Vollernterlese. 7. Internationales Symposium zu Innovationen der Kellerwirtschaft, Intervitis-Interfructa 2004, Stuttgart, Germany, 11-15 May 2004. Bonn, Germany: Deutscher Weinbauverband.

Beeinflussung der Weinqualität durch die Entrappung während der Vollernterlese

2004

Conference Publication

A pharmacokinetic evaluation of the urinary excretion of dietary betalains following consumption of red beet juice

Netzel, M., Frank, T., Strass, G., Quaas, D., Stintzing, F. C., Carle, R., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). A pharmacokinetic evaluation of the urinary excretion of dietary betalains following consumption of red beet juice. Third International Congress on Pigments in Food, Quimper France, 14-17 June 2004. Quimper, France: Université de Bretagne Occidentale.

A pharmacokinetic evaluation of the urinary excretion of dietary betalains following consumption of red beet juice

2004

Conference Publication

Betalaine und Anthocyane – farbgebende Pflanzenpigmente und bioverfügbare Antioxidantien

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Sonntag, S., Quaas, D., Frank, T., Stintzing, F., Carle, R., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Betalaine und Anthocyane – farbgebende Pflanzenpigmente und bioverfügbare Antioxidantien. Regionalverbandstagung-Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Fachgruppe in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Halle/Saale, Germany, 1-2 April 2004.

Betalaine und Anthocyane – farbgebende Pflanzenpigmente und bioverfügbare Antioxidantien

2004

Conference Publication

Urinary excretion of cyanidin-glycosides and –glucuronides in healthy humans after elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) juice ingestion

Bitsch, R., Netzel, M., Sonntag, S., Strass, G., Frank, T. and Bitsch, I. (2004). Urinary excretion of cyanidin-glycosides and –glucuronides in healthy humans after elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) juice ingestion. 3rd International Workshop on Anthocyanins “Anthocyanins – more than nature’s colours…”, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 27-29 January 2004. North Ryde, NSW, Australia: Instant Colour Press.

Urinary excretion of cyanidin-glycosides and –glucuronides in healthy humans after elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) juice ingestion

2004

Conference Publication

Interaktionen zwischen antioxidativer Kapazitaet und phenolischen Substanzen im Apfelsaft

Netzel, M., Rossberg, A., Strass, G., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Interaktionen zwischen antioxidativer Kapazitaet und phenolischen Substanzen im Apfelsaft. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2004, Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, 07-08 September 2004. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernaehrungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.

Interaktionen zwischen antioxidativer Kapazitaet und phenolischen Substanzen im Apfelsaft

2004

Conference Publication

“Plasma-Antioxidantien“ aus rotem Traubensaft

Netzel, M., Strass,G., Frank, T., Kranl, K. , Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). “Plasma-Antioxidantien“ aus rotem Traubensaft. 41. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Munich, Germany, 11-12 March 2004. DGE.

“Plasma-Antioxidantien“ aus rotem Traubensaft

2003

Journal Article

Einfluss der Mostvorklärung auf die sensorische Qualität von Rieslingweinen aus dem Rheingau

Koenitz R, Freund M, Seckler J, Christmann M, Netzel M, Strass G, Bitsch I and Bitsch R (2003). Einfluss der Mostvorklärung auf die sensorische Qualität von Rieslingweinen aus dem Rheingau. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg, 53, 177-194.

Einfluss der Mostvorklärung auf die sensorische Qualität von Rieslingweinen aus dem Rheingau

2003

Journal Article

Application of stable isotope dilution assays based on liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry for the assessment of folate bioavailability

Rychlik M, Netzel M, Pfannebecker I, Frank T and Bitsch I (2003). Application of stable isotope dilution assays based on liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry for the assessment of folate bioavailability. Journal of Chromatography B, 702, 167-176.

Application of stable isotope dilution assays based on liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry for the assessment of folate bioavailability

2003

Journal Article

Schwarzer Johannisbeersaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen

Netzel M, Strass G, Dietrich H, Frank T, Bitsch R and Bitsch I (2003). Schwarzer Johannisbeersaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen. Ernaehrung im Fokus, 3 (10), 300-304.

Schwarzer Johannisbeersaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen

2003

Journal Article

Application of stable isotope dilution assays based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the assessment of folate bioavailability

Rychlik, Michael, Netzel, Michael, Pfannebecker, Inga, Frank, Thomas and Bitsch, Irmgard (2003). Application of stable isotope dilution assays based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the assessment of folate bioavailability. Journal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, 792 (2), 167-176. doi: 10.1016/S1570-0232(03)00254-X

Application of stable isotope dilution assays based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the assessment of folate bioavailability

2003

Journal Article

Beeinflussung der Weinqualitaet durch die Entrappung waehrend der Vollernterlese

Koenitz R, Freund M, Seckler J, Gaubatz B, Christmann M, Netzel M, Strass G, Bitsch R and Bitsch I (2003). Beeinflussung der Weinqualitaet durch die Entrappung waehrend der Vollernterlese. Deutsches Weinbau-Jahrbuch, 55, 222-233.

Beeinflussung der Weinqualitaet durch die Entrappung waehrend der Vollernterlese

2003

Journal Article

Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glucosides following consumption of red wine and red grape juice

Frank, T, Netzel, M, Strass, G, Bitsch, R and Bitsch, I (2003). Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glucosides following consumption of red wine and red grape juice. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 81 (5), 423-435. doi: 10.1139/y03-038

Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glucosides following consumption of red wine and red grape juice

2003

Journal Article

Effect of grape processing on selected antioxidant phenolics in red wine

Netzel M, Strass G, Bitsch I, Koenitz R, Christmann M and Bitsch R (2003). Effect of grape processing on selected antioxidant phenolics in red wine. Journal of Food Engineering, 56 (2-3), 223-228.

Effect of grape processing on selected antioxidant phenolics in red wine

2003

Journal Article

Effect of grape processing on selected antioxidant phenolics in red wine

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Konitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2003). Effect of grape processing on selected antioxidant phenolics in red wine. Journal of Food Engineering, 56 (2-3), 223-228. doi: 10.1016/S0260-8774(02)00256-X

Effect of grape processing on selected antioxidant phenolics in red wine

2003

Journal Article

Einfluss der Verarbeitung auf die phenolischen Antioxidanzien von Apfelsaeften

Dietrich H, Rechner A, Patz CD, Bitsch R, Boehm V, Bitsch I and Netzel M (2003). Einfluss der Verarbeitung auf die phenolischen Antioxidanzien von Apfelsaeften. Deutsche Lebensmittel-Rundschau, 99 (1), 1-11.

Einfluss der Verarbeitung auf die phenolischen Antioxidanzien von Apfelsaeften

2003

Conference Publication

Stability of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants in seabuckthorn juices and nectar under different storage conditions

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Allmann, S., Kranl, K., Aman, R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2003). Stability of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants in seabuckthorn juices and nectar under different storage conditions. 1st International Seabuckthorn Association (ISA) Conference, Berlin, Germany, 12-23 September 2003.

Stability of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants in seabuckthorn juices and nectar under different storage conditions

2003

Conference Publication

Physiological effects of different thiamine derivatives in diabetic rats

Netzel, M., Geyer, J., Strass, G., Bitsch, R., Stracke, H., Hammes, H. P., Werkmann, D., Mavrakis, K., Federlin, K. F. and Bitsch, I. (2003). Physiological effects of different thiamine derivatives in diabetic rats. 2nd Symposium Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) 2003, Jena, Germany, 9-11 May 2003.

Physiological effects of different thiamine derivatives in diabetic rats

2003

Conference Publication

Availability of phenolics and in vivo antioxidant capacity of a German red wine

Bitsch, R., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, I. (2003). Availability of phenolics and in vivo antioxidant capacity of a German red wine. 1st International Conference on Polyphenols and Health, Vichy, France, 18-21 November 2003.

Availability of phenolics and in vivo antioxidant capacity of a German red wine

2003

Conference Publication

Stabilität von Ascorbinsaeure in Fruchtsaeften – Untersuchungen unter „haushaltsueblichen“ Lagerbedingungen

Srass, G., Haas, S., Netzel, M. and Bitsch, I. (2003). Stabilität von Ascorbinsaeure in Fruchtsaeften – Untersuchungen unter „haushaltsueblichen“ Lagerbedingungen. Arbeitstagung des Regionalverbandes Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Dresden, Germany, 27 April 2003.

Stabilität von Ascorbinsaeure in Fruchtsaeften – Untersuchungen unter „haushaltsueblichen“ Lagerbedingungen

2003

Conference Publication

Einfluss der Entrappung auf Polyphenolgehalt und sensorische Eigenschaften von Rieslingweinen

Koenitz, R., Freund, M., Seckler, J., Gaubatz, B., Christmann, M., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2003). Einfluss der Entrappung auf Polyphenolgehalt und sensorische Eigenschaften von Rieslingweinen. Arbeitstagung des Regionalverbandes Sued-West der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft 2003, Giessen, Germany, 31 March-01 April 2003. Germany: Wiley.

Einfluss der Entrappung auf Polyphenolgehalt und sensorische Eigenschaften von Rieslingweinen

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

Availability

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