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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2002
Conference Publication
Bioactivity of an anthocyanin-rich hibiscus extract in humans
Netzel, M., Janssen, M., Strass, G., Pfannebecker, I., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Bioactivity of an anthocyanin-rich hibiscus extract in humans. Functionalities of Pigments in Food, Lisbon, Portugal, 11-14 June 2002. Lisbon, Portugal: Sociedade Portuguesa de Quimica, Federation of European Chemical Societies, European Commission.
2002
Conference Publication
In vivo Bioaktivitaet eines anthocyanreichen Rotweins
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2002). In vivo Bioaktivitaet eines anthocyanreichen Rotweins. Forschung im Dienste der Lebensmittelqualitaet – Beitraege der Gemeinschaftsforschung, 60. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2002, Garching, Munich, Germany, 3-4 September 2002. Forschungskreis der Ernaehrungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.
2002
Conference Publication
Die Verfuegbarkeit von Ascorbinsauure aus Orangen- und schwarzem Johannisbeersaft für den Menschen
Netzel, M., Pfannebecker, I., Strass, G. and Bitsch, I. (2002). Die Verfuegbarkeit von Ascorbinsauure aus Orangen- und schwarzem Johannisbeersaft für den Menschen. Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag 2001, Braunschweig, Germany, 11-12 September 2001.
2001
Journal Article
Bioavailability of antioxidative compounds from Brettacher apple juice in humans
Bitsch R, Netzel M, Carle E, Strass G, Kesenheimer B, Herbst M and Bitsch I (2001). Bioavailability of antioxidative compounds from Brettacher apple juice in humans. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 1 (4), 245-249. doi: 10.1016/S1466-8564(00)00026-6
2001
Journal Article
Efficacy of benfotiamine versus thiamine on function and glycation products of peripheral nerves in diabetic rats
Stracke H, Hammes HP, Werkmann D, Mavrakis K, Bitsch I, Netzel M, Geyer J, Koepcke W, Sauerland C, Betzel RG and Federlin KF (2001). Efficacy of benfotiamine versus thiamine on function and glycation products of peripheral nerves in diabetic rats. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 109 (6), 330-336. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-17399
2001
Journal Article
Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Janssen, M., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology, 20 (2), 89-95.
2001
Journal Article
Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice
Netzel M, Strass G, Janssen M, Bitsch I and Bitsch R (2001). Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology, 20 (2), 89-95.
2001
Conference Publication
HPLC-integrierte on-line-Probenaufbereitung zur Bestimmung von Anthocyanen in menschlichem Plasma
Janssen, M., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2001). HPLC-integrierte on-line-Probenaufbereitung zur Bestimmung von Anthocyanen in menschlichem Plasma. 38. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Giessen, Germany, 15-16 March 2001.
2001
Conference Publication
Einfluss verschiedener Schoenungsmittel auf den Polyphenolgehalt und die antioxidative Kapazitaet in Rot- und Weißwein
Strass, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Einfluss verschiedener Schoenungsmittel auf den Polyphenolgehalt und die antioxidative Kapazitaet in Rot- und Weißwein. Vitamine und Zusatzstoffe in der Ernährung von Mensch und Tier, Jena, Germany, 26-27 September 2001. Braunschweig, Germany: Informations- und Datenzentrum der FAL Braunschweig, Germany.
2001
Conference Publication
Moderne Traubenverarbeitung und ihr Einfluss auf den Polyphenolgehalt bei ausgewaehlten Rotweinen
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Moderne Traubenverarbeitung und ihr Einfluss auf den Polyphenolgehalt bei ausgewaehlten Rotweinen. 59. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2001, Karlsruhe, Germany, 13 June 2001. Bonn: Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie e. V., Bonn, Germany.
2001
Conference Publication
Polyphenolreiche Fruchtsaefte und ihre bioaktive Wirkung für den Menschen
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Kesenheimer, B., Carle, E., Herbst, M., Janssen, M., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Polyphenolreiche Fruchtsaefte und ihre bioaktive Wirkung für den Menschen. Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag 2000, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 11-13 September 2000. Wiley.
2001
Conference Publication
Bioverfügbarkeit von Anthocyanen aus verschiedenen Säften
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Bioverfügbarkeit von Anthocyanen aus verschiedenen Säften. Vitamine und Zusatzstoffe in der Ernährung von Mensch und Tier, Jena, Germany, 26-27 September 2001. Braunschweig, Germany: Informations- und Datenzentrum der FAL Braunschweig, Germany.
2001
Conference Publication
Schnelle und praezise Bestimmung von Malondialdehyd in menschlichem Plasma mittels HPLC
Kaul, C., Netzel, M. and Bitsch, I. (2001). Schnelle und praezise Bestimmung von Malondialdehyd in menschlichem Plasma mittels HPLC. 38. Wissenschaftlicher Kongress der DGE, Giessen, Germany, 15-16 March 2001.
2001
Conference Publication
Effekt einer chronischen Ethanolzufuhr auf den Thiaminstatus und das Thiaminprofil in Blut und Gewebe bei Wistarratten
Netzel, M., Strass, G. and Bitsch, I. (2001). Effekt einer chronischen Ethanolzufuhr auf den Thiaminstatus und das Thiaminprofil in Blut und Gewebe bei Wistarratten. Vitamine und Zusatzstoffe in der Ernährung von Mensch und Tier, Jena, Germany, 26-27 September 2001. Braunschweig, Germany: Informations- und Datenzentrum der FAL Braunschweig, Germany.
2001
Conference Publication
Modern grape processing and its influence on the content of different bioactive polyphenols in red wines
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Modern grape processing and its influence on the content of different bioactive polyphenols in red wines. 6th Karlsruhe Nutrition Symposium, Karlsruhe, Germany, 21-23 October 2001.
2001
Conference Publication
Anthocyane im menschlichen Plasma nach Genuss von schwarzem Johannisbeersaft
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Rechner, A., Dietrich, H. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Anthocyane im menschlichen Plasma nach Genuss von schwarzem Johannisbeersaft. 59. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2001, Karlsruhe, Germany, 13 June 2001. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.
2001
Conference Publication
Vitamin B2 Status in foetalen Organen und Placentagewebe von Wistarratten nach unterschiedlicher alimentaerer Riboflavinversorgung
Netzel, M., Strass, G., Link, G., Fassl, U. and Bitsch, I. (2001). Vitamin B2 Status in foetalen Organen und Placentagewebe von Wistarratten nach unterschiedlicher alimentaerer Riboflavinversorgung. Vitamine und Zusatzstoffe in der Ernährung von Mensch und Tier, Jena, Germany, 26-27 September 2001. Braunschweig, Germany: Informations- und Datenzentrum der FAL Braunschweig. Germany.
2001
Conference Publication
Einfluss einer Tannin-Schoenung auf ausgewaehlte Qualitaetsparameter in Rot- und Weißwein
Strass, G., Netzel, M., Janssen, M., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Einfluss einer Tannin-Schoenung auf ausgewaehlte Qualitaetsparameter in Rot- und Weißwein. 38. Wissenschaftlicher Kongress der DGE, Giessen, Germany, 15-16 March 2001.
2001
Conference Publication
Antioxidative Kapazitaet und Polyphenolgehalt von ausgewaehlten Weinen vor und nach einer Schoenung mit Tanninen
Strass, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Antioxidative Kapazitaet und Polyphenolgehalt von ausgewaehlten Weinen vor und nach einer Schoenung mit Tanninen. Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag 2000, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 11-13 September 2000. Wiley.
2001
Conference Publication
Zur Bewertung des antioxidativen Potentials von Apfel- und Beerenobstsäften
Bitsch R., Netzel M., Strass G., Boehm V. and Bitsch I. (2001). Zur Bewertung des antioxidativen Potentials von Apfel- und Beerenobstsäften. 59. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2001, Karlsruhe, Germany, 13 June 2001. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie e. V..
Funding
Current 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
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
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, 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
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Doctor Philosophy
Quality, phytochemicals, bioactivities, and gut microbiome modulation of different Geebung (Persoonia spp.)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dharini Sivakumar, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional Potential of Carica papaya Linn Cultivars
Principal Advisor
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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: Professor Mike Gidley, Professor Louw Hoffman, 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: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, 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 photosensitization on the nutrient profile and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds in Australian grown strawberries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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
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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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