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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1999
Conference Publication
Thiaminstatus der diabetischen Ratte nach Gabe von hochdosiertem Thiaminmononitrat und S-Benzoylthiamin-O-monophosphat
Geyer J, Netzel M, Ziems M, Bitsch I, Stracke H, Werkmann D, Mavrakis K, Hammes HP and Federlin KF (1999). Thiaminstatus der diabetischen Ratte nach Gabe von hochdosiertem Thiaminmononitrat und S-Benzoylthiamin-O-monophosphat. 36. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 18-19 March 1999.
1998
Journal Article
Retention von thiamin aus thiaminhydrochlorid und s-benzoylthiamin-0-monophosphat - untersuchungen am tiermodell
Ekkehard Noll, O. O., Ziems, M., Netzel, M., Jung, K. H. and Bitsch, T. (1998). Retention von thiamin aus thiaminhydrochlorid und s-benzoylthiamin-0-monophosphat - untersuchungen am tiermodell. Zeitschrift fur Ernahrungswissenschaft, 37 (1)
1998
Journal Article
Der einflu von ethanol auf die vitamin b6-konzen-tration im gehirn - Eine langzeitstudie mit wistarratten
Borsch, Christian, Netzel, M., Ziems, M. and Bitsch, I. (1998). Der einflu von ethanol auf die vitamin b6-konzen-tration im gehirn - Eine langzeitstudie mit wistarratten. Zeitschrift fur Ernahrungswissenschaft, 37 (1)
1998
Book Chapter
Untersuchungen zur neuroprotektiven Wirkung von Benfotiamin
Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Ziems, M. and Wenisch, S. (1998). Untersuchungen zur neuroprotektiven Wirkung von Benfotiamin. Benfotiamin in der Therapie von Polyneuropathien. (pp. 35-38) edited by Gries, F. A. and Federlin, K. F.. Stuttgart, Germany: Georg Thieme Verlag.
1998
Conference Publication
Absorption of gallic acid in humans after tea consumption
Borsch C, Netzel M, Shahrzad S, Winter A and Bitsch I (1998). Absorption of gallic acid in humans after tea consumption. 3rd Karlsruhe Nutrition Symposium, Karlsruhe, Germany, 18-20 October 1998. Karlsruhe, Germany: Federal Research Centre for Nutrition.
1998
Conference Publication
Retention von Thiamin aus Thiaminhydrochlorid und S-Benzoylthiamin-O-monophosphat – Untersuchungen am Tiermodell
Noll, E., Ziems, M., Netzel, M., Jung, K. H. and Bitsch, I. (1998). Retention von Thiamin aus Thiaminhydrochlorid und S-Benzoylthiamin-O-monophosphat – Untersuchungen am Tiermodell. 35. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Kiel, Germany, 19-20 March 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
Is S-Benzoylthiamine-O-monophosphate able to prevent alcohol-induced Thiamine decrease?
Netzel M, Ziems M, Bitsch I and Bode C (1998). Is S-Benzoylthiamine-O-monophosphate able to prevent alcohol-induced Thiamine decrease?. Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism 1998, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, 20-25 June 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
The concentration of gallic acid in human plasma and urine after black tea consumption
Borsch C, Netzel M, Shahrzad S, Winter A and Bitsch I (1998). The concentration of gallic acid in human plasma and urine after black tea consumption. 6th International Conference on Mechanisms of Antimutagenesis and Anticarcinogenesis, Arcachon, France, 25-29 October 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
Long-term ethanol effects on Thiamine and Pyridoxine metabolism in brain tissue
Netzel M, Ziems M, Borsch C and Bitsch I (1998). Long-term ethanol effects on Thiamine and Pyridoxine metabolism in brain tissue. 9th Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, Copenhagen, Denmark, 27 June – 02 July 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
Appearance of anthocyanins in human urine following ingestion of blackcurrant juice
Netzel M, Janssen M, Bitsch I and Bitsch R (1998). Appearance of anthocyanins in human urine following ingestion of blackcurrant juice. 4th International Conference on Mechanisms of Antimutagenesis and Anticarcinogenesis, Arcachon, France, 25-29 October 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
Chronic alcohol consumption – long-term effects on vitamin B1 and B6 status in brain tissue
Ziems M, Netzel M, Bitsch I and Bode C (1998). Chronic alcohol consumption – long-term effects on vitamin B1 and B6 status in brain tissue. Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism 1998, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, 20-25 June 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
The prevention of ethanol-induced Thiamine decrease – S-Benzoylthiamine-O-monophosphate or Thiaminehydrochloride
Ziems M, Netzel M and Bitsch I (1998). The prevention of ethanol-induced Thiamine decrease – S-Benzoylthiamine-O-monophosphate or Thiaminehydrochloride. 9th Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, Copenhagan, Denmark, 27 June – 02 July 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
Der Einfluß von Ethanol auf die Vitamin B6-Konzentration im Gehirn – eine Langzeitstudie mit Wistarratten
Borsch C, Netzel M, Ziems M and bitsch I (1998). Der Einfluß von Ethanol auf die Vitamin B6-Konzentration im Gehirn – eine Langzeitstudie mit Wistarratten. 35. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Kiel, Germany, 19-20 March 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
The excretion of unmodified dietary anthocyanins in man
Netzel M, Janssen M, Borsch C, Bitsch I and Bitsch R (1998). The excretion of unmodified dietary anthocyanins in man. 3rd European Symposium on the Health Benefits of Vegetables, Vlaardingen, The Netherlands, 26-27 October 1998.
1998
Conference Publication
Urinary excretion of anthocyanins by one male volunteer after ingesting blackcurrant juice
Netzel, M., Janssen, M., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (1998). Urinary excretion of anthocyanins by one male volunteer after ingesting blackcurrant juice. 3rd Karlsruhe Nutrition Symposium, Karlsruhe, Germany, 18-20 October 1998. Karlsruhe, Germany: Federal Research Centre for Nutrition.
1998
Conference Publication
Influence of chronic alcohol consumption on thiamine metabolism during adolescence – using an animal model
Netzel M, Bitsch I, Borsch C and Bitsch R (1998). Influence of chronic alcohol consumption on thiamine metabolism during adolescence – using an animal model. Annual EANS Meeting 1998, Nutrition and Adolescence, Madrid, Spain, 15-17 October 1998. European Academy of Nutritional Sciences.
1997
Journal Article
Entwicklung einer HPLC-Methode mit On-Line-derivatisierung zur Bestimmung der Vit.-Be Gehalte in Organen der Wistarratte
Ziems, M., Netzel, M. and Bitsch, I. (1997). Entwicklung einer HPLC-Methode mit On-Line-derivatisierung zur Bestimmung der Vit.-Be Gehalte in Organen der Wistarratte. Zeitschrift fur Ernahrungswissenschaft, 36 (1), 59-60.
1997
Conference Publication
Vergleich der Bioverfuegbarkeit von Thiaminhydrochlorid mit S-Benzoylthiamin-O-monophosphat im Tierexperiment
Netzel, M., Ziems, M. and Bitsch, I. (1997). Vergleich der Bioverfuegbarkeit von Thiaminhydrochlorid mit S-Benzoylthiamin-O-monophosphat im Tierexperiment. Vitamine und Zusatzstoffe in der Ernährung von Mensch und Tier, Jena, Germany, Jena, Germany, 24-25 September 1997.
1997
Conference Publication
Biokinetic of S-Benzoylthiamine-O-monophosphate in human
Ziems, M., Netzel, M. and Bitsch, (1997). Biokinetic of S-Benzoylthiamine-O-monophosphate in human. In: R. Schubert, G. Flachowsky, R. Bitsch and G. Jahreis, 5th Symposium on Vitamins and Additives in Human and Animal Nutrition, Jena, Germany, (194-199). 24-25 September 1997.
1997
Conference Publication
Thiamine status in fetal brain and fetal liver of wistarrats in response to different dietary thiamine supply
Ziems, M., Netzel, M., Fassl, U., Hollenhorst, M. and Bitsch, I. (1997). Thiamine status in fetal brain and fetal liver of wistarrats in response to different dietary thiamine supply. 16th International Congress of Nutrition, Montréal, Canada, 27 July–1 August 1997.
Funding
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Supervision
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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: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Loan Nguyen
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring traditional Aboriginal knowledge and potential enterprise development of fungi in Northern Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken, Associate Professor Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dharini Sivakumar, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Luke Williams
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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
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
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 Bruce Topp, 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, Dr Kamalesh Adhikari, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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
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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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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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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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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2019
Doctor Philosophy
IDENTIFICATION AND INDUCED BIOSYNTHESIS OF NATURAL HEALTH COMPOUNDS IN MICROALGAE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Harendra Parekh, Dr Karnaker Reddy Tupally
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Induction of carotenoid and phytosterol accumulation in microalgae
Associate Advisor
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