Overview
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
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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.”
Works
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2004
Conference Publication
Red wine as a source of in vivo antioxidants – investigations with a polyphenolic-rich Pinot Noir and healthy humans
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). Red wine as a source of in vivo antioxidants – investigations with a polyphenolic-rich Pinot Noir and healthy humans. 28th World Congress of Vine and Wine, Vienna, Australia, 4-9 July 2004. Paris France: Organisation internationale de la vigne et du vin.
2004
Conference Publication
Sanddornsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen
Strass, G., Allmann, S., Frank, T., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R. and Netzel, M. (2004). Sanddornsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen. 41. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Munich, Germany, 11-12 March 2004. DGE.
2004
Conference Publication
In vivo Transfer von Rotweinantioxidantien
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). In vivo Transfer von Rotweinantioxidantien. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2004, Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, 07-08 September 2004. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernaehrungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.
2004
Conference Publication
Dose-dependent urinary excretion of dietary anthocyanins following ingestion of elderberry juice
Strass, G., Netzel, M., Frank, T., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Dose-dependent urinary excretion of dietary anthocyanins following ingestion of elderberry juice. Pigments in Food More than Colours, Quimper, France, 14-17 June 2004.
2004
Conference Publication
Bioverfügbarkeit von Cyanidin- und Delphinidinglykosiden aus schwarzem Johannisbeersaft und Holunderbeer-Extrakt
Bitsch, I., Janssen, M., Frank, T., Strass, G. and Netzel, M. (2004). Bioverfügbarkeit von Cyanidin- und Delphinidinglykosiden aus schwarzem Johannisbeersaft und Holunderbeer-Extrakt. Regionalverbandstagung-Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Fachgruppe in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Halle/Saale, Germany, 1-2 April 2004.
2004
Conference Publication
Pharmacokinetiks of dietary anthocyanins following consumption of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract and blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) juice
Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Pharmacokinetiks of dietary anthocyanins following consumption of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract and blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) juice. 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.
2004
Conference Publication
Naturtrueber Apfelsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen
Netzel, M., Rossberg, A., Strass, G., Frank, T., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Naturtrueber Apfelsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2004, Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, 07-08 September 2004. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.
2004
Conference Publication
Ingestion of a Spätburgunder (Pinot noir) red wine – in vivo antioxidant activity and availability of phenolic compounds
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). Ingestion of a Spätburgunder (Pinot noir) red wine – in vivo antioxidant activity and availability of phenolic compounds. Vitamins and Additives in the Nutrition of Man and Animal 2003, Jena, Germany, 24-25 September 2003.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
2003
Conference Publication
Anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine after ingestion of a concentrated elderberry juice
Netzel, M., Sonntag, S., Strass, G., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2003). Anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine after ingestion of a concentrated elderberry juice. Vitamins and Additives in the Nutrition of Man and Animal 2003, Jena, Germany, 24-25 September 2003.
2003
Conference Publication
Antioxidant capacity of human plasma and serum after consumption of a beverage rich in antioxidants
Boehm, V., Netzel, M., Kler, A., Marx, S., Weiss, M. and Geiss, K. R. (2003). Antioxidant capacity of human plasma and serum after consumption of a beverage rich in antioxidants. New Functional Ingredients and Foods NFIF 2003, Copenhagen, Denmark, 9-11 April 2003.
Funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the nutritional and bioactive properties of native Australian Citrus species
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Natasha Hungerford, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring and understanding the nutritional quality and functional properties of wild harvested Australian grown elderberries (native elderberries)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Professor Heather Smyth, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the effect of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) on human gut microbiota and metabolite production: an in vitro fermentation study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Loan Nguyen, Dr Anh Phan, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional quality and Food Functionality of Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccata) - an Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dharini Sivakumar, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Oladipupo Adiamo
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of storage on the nutritional quality of 'Rubycot' plumcot and 'Queen Garnet' plum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Australian indigenous edible halophytes - potential sources of functional ingredients
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Anh Phan
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional Potential of Carica papaya Linn Cultivars
Principal Advisor
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2026
Doctor Philosophy
Quality, phytochemicals, bioactivities, and gut microbiome modulation of different Geebung (Persoonia spp.)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anh Phan, Dr Dharini Sivakumar, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Opening the Discussion on Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Plants for Indigenous Health: Development of a Bush Food-based Carbonated Beverage
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Olivia Wright
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Australian Native Plants (Kakadu plum and Davidson plum) on the Safety and Quality of Value-added Meat Products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Professor Louw Hoffman
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional and Functional Quality of Flour and Proteins from Australian Acacia seed
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Mike Gidley, Professor Louw Hoffman, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Use of Novel Green Technologies for Preservation of Horticultural Produce using Plant Bioactives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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 Anh Phan, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of photosensitization on the nutrient profile and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds in Australian grown strawberries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gabi Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the safe use of Terminalia ferdinandiana for dietary purposes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a microalgal biorefinery to produce omega-3 fatty acid EPA and other high-value compounds from Nannochloropsis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gabi Netzel
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
IDENTIFICATION AND INDUCED BIOSYNTHESIS OF NATURAL HEALTH COMPOUNDS IN MICROALGAE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Harendra Parekh
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Induction of carotenoid and phytosterol accumulation in microalgae
Associate Advisor
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