Dr Alberto Baldelli
Dr

Alberto Baldelli

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Background

Dr. Baldelli joined the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) in 2024 as a Senior Lecturer. He achieved his PhD from the University of Alberta in Particle Engineering; after that, he obtained a Postdoctoral Fellowship and a Research Fellowship at the Faculty of Food and Land Systems at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Baldelli's research areas of interest are Particle Engineering, Food Technology, Spray Drying, Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds, Spray Coatings, Food Fortification, Nasal Delivery, and Dry powders.

Availability

Dr Alberto Baldelli is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Chemical engineering Engineering Food engineering Food packaging, preservation and processing Food sciences Food technology Powder and particle technology

Qualifications

  • Masters (Research) of Engineering - Production, Università degli Studi di Brescia
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Mechnical Engineering, University of Alberta
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Engineering, University of Alberta

Research interests

  • Powder technology

    Particle technology, spray drying, dry powders, encapsulation of bioactive compounds

  • Packaging

    Spray coating, sustainable films

  • Drug delivery

    Nasal delivery, nose-to-brain delivery, GLP-1 peptides, Target delivery

Research impacts

Dry powders are very popular in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Long half-shelf life, high resistance to bacterial degradation, small storage spaces, low transportation costs, and potentiality of applicability to different uses are the causes of the popularity of dry powders. One of the most common techniques used for the production of dry powders is spray drying; this technique allows for control over the properties of dry powders. This would lead to the encapsulation of different types of bioactive compounds. Encapsulation can be beneficial for target delivery and release, homogeneity in the product, preservation, and additional properties, such as antimicrobial activity.

Search Professor Alberto Baldelli’s works on UQ eSpace

79 works between 2015 and 2026
All (79) Journal Article (77) Book Chapter (2)

1 - 20 of 79 works

2026

Journal Article

Nano-cellulose encapsulation for nutrient fortification in food powders: a narrative review

Weng, Yilun, Oguzlu, Hale, Yan, Penghui, Stokes, Jason R. and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Nano-cellulose encapsulation for nutrient fortification in food powders: a narrative review. Powder Technology, 480 122647, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2026.122647

Nano-cellulose encapsulation for nutrient fortification in food powders: a narrative review

2026

Journal Article

Locking in flavor: Aroma chemistry and spray drying encapsulation strategies for stable food applications

Weng, Yilun, Serrano, Thaiza, Magallanes, Karen, Bekker, Marlize and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Locking in flavor: Aroma chemistry and spray drying encapsulation strategies for stable food applications. Food Chemistry, 513 148598, 1-21. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148598

Locking in flavor: Aroma chemistry and spray drying encapsulation strategies for stable food applications

2026

Journal Article

Matrix-Tolerant Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Quantification of Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> in Protein-Carbohydrate Systems

Magallanes, Karen, Hong, Hung, Weng, Yilun and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Matrix-Tolerant Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Quantification of Vitamin B12 in Protein-Carbohydrate Systems. Food Analytical Methods, 19 (8) 226. doi: 10.1007/s12161-026-03134-4

Matrix-Tolerant Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Quantification of Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> in Protein-Carbohydrate Systems

2026

Journal Article

Freeze drying encapsulation of vitamin E using cellulose nanocrystal stabilized emulsions

Li, Jiongsheng, Weng, Yilun, Liu, Kunhao, Prasad, Sanstuti, Yan, Penghui and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Freeze drying encapsulation of vitamin E using cellulose nanocrystal stabilized emulsions. Drying Technology, 1-19. doi: 10.1080/07373937.2026.2662992

Freeze drying encapsulation of vitamin E using cellulose nanocrystal stabilized emulsions

2026

Journal Article

Engineering acid-resistant pickering emulsions via sustainable CNC-chitosan synergy: The effect of ionic strength

Na, Yunong, Liu, Kunhao, Oguzlu, Hale, Liu, Huifan, Chen, Yi, Weng, Yilun and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Engineering acid-resistant pickering emulsions via sustainable CNC-chitosan synergy: The effect of ionic strength. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 353 151204, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.151204

Engineering acid-resistant pickering emulsions via sustainable CNC-chitosan synergy: The effect of ionic strength

2026

Journal Article

Spray drying encapsulation of β-carotene with cellulose nanocrystals: improved stability and controlled release under varying wall-material compositions and inlet temperatures

Liu, Kunhao, Na, Yunong, Magallanes Levano, Karen, Prasad, Sanstuti, Yan, Penghui, Weng, Yilun and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Spray drying encapsulation of β-carotene with cellulose nanocrystals: improved stability and controlled release under varying wall-material compositions and inlet temperatures. Journal of Food Engineering, 419 113126, 113126. doi: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2026.113126

Spray drying encapsulation of β-carotene with cellulose nanocrystals: improved stability and controlled release under varying wall-material compositions and inlet temperatures

2026

Journal Article

A system for invitro inhaled/exhaled aerosol testing of personal protective equipment

Baldelli, Alberto, Poznikoff, Andrew and Purdy, Robert (2026). A system for invitro inhaled/exhaled aerosol testing of personal protective equipment. Scientific Reports, 16 (1) 5535. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-35248-4

A system for invitro inhaled/exhaled aerosol testing of personal protective equipment

2026

Journal Article

Transparent and water-resistant edible coatings for sustainable post-harvest preservation of banana

Weng, Yilun, Zhu, Yan, Ren, Yue, Oguzlu, Hale, Shewan, Heather and Baldelli, Alberto (2026). Transparent and water-resistant edible coatings for sustainable post-harvest preservation of banana. Sustainable Food Technology, 4 (2), 1953-1966. doi: 10.1039/d5fb00804b

Transparent and water-resistant edible coatings for sustainable post-harvest preservation of banana

2025

Journal Article

Spray drying vitamin B12: Innovations in encapsulation for functional foods

Magallanes Levano, Karen Johana, Weng, Yilun and Baldelli, Alberto (2025). Spray drying vitamin B12: Innovations in encapsulation for functional foods. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 165 105316, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105316

Spray drying vitamin B12: Innovations in encapsulation for functional foods

2025

Journal Article

Optimization of extraction for antioxidant and photoprotective bioactive compounds from Ulva rigida

Toy, Elif, Bıçakcı, Beyza Tutku, Erdem, Cansu, Sincar, Bahar, Özdemir, Feyza, Keskin, Melike, Yalçın, Dilek, Turan, Gamze, Baldelli, Alberto and Bayraktar, Oguz (2025). Optimization of extraction for antioxidant and photoprotective bioactive compounds from Ulva rigida. Bioresource Technology Reports, 31 102253, 102253. doi: 10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102253

Optimization of extraction for antioxidant and photoprotective bioactive compounds from Ulva rigida

2025

Journal Article

Size reduction and particle size influence the quantification of phenolic-type compounds and antioxidant activity in plant food matrices

Baldelli, Alberto and Aguilera, Jose Miguel (2025). Size reduction and particle size influence the quantification of phenolic-type compounds and antioxidant activity in plant food matrices. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 162 105081, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105081

Size reduction and particle size influence the quantification of phenolic-type compounds and antioxidant activity in plant food matrices

2025

Journal Article

Erratum: Correction: Development and validation of the airway surgery enclosure for high-risk aerosol-generating airway procedures: a bench and clinical study (Scientific reports (2025) 15 1 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-03705-1.)

Chadha, Neil K., Powell, Jason, Leitmeyer, Katharina, Felton, Mark, Baldelli, Alberto, Rooney, Michael, Parlane, Fraser G L and Purdy, Robert (2025). Erratum: Correction: Development and validation of the airway surgery enclosure for high-risk aerosol-generating airway procedures: a bench and clinical study (Scientific reports (2025) 15 1 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-03705-1.). Scientific reports, 15 (1) 27054. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-12694-0

Erratum: Correction: Development and validation of the airway surgery enclosure for high-risk aerosol-generating airway procedures: a bench and clinical study (Scientific reports (2025) 15 1 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-03705-1.)

2025

Journal Article

Comparison of drying techniques to produce stable and bioavailable encapsulated ACE-2 nanoparticles

Guo, Yigong, Baldelli, Alberto, Shi, Dai, Kitts, David D., Pratap-Singh, Anubhav and Singh, Anika (2025). Comparison of drying techniques to produce stable and bioavailable encapsulated ACE-2 nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics, 17 (4) 537, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17040537

Comparison of drying techniques to produce stable and bioavailable encapsulated ACE-2 nanoparticles

2025

Journal Article

Optimizing microalgae bioprocessing and digestibility: spraying techniques for drying and encapsulation

Baldelli, Alberto, Weng, Yilun, Prakash, Sangeeta and Bhandari, Bhesh (2025). Optimizing microalgae bioprocessing and digestibility: spraying techniques for drying and encapsulation. Food Bioscience, 68 106288. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2025.106288

Optimizing microalgae bioprocessing and digestibility: spraying techniques for drying and encapsulation

2025

Book Chapter

Processing of berries

Baldelli, Alberto, Pismag, Remigio Yamid, Hoyos, José Luis and Pico, Joana (2025). Processing of berries. Berry Fruits: Bioactives, Health Effects and Processing. (pp. 241-287) Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-16011-0.00007-9

Processing of berries

2024

Journal Article

Effect of high-pressure on protein structure, refolding, and crystallization

Baldelli, Alberto, Shi, Jiahua, Singh, Anika, Guo, Yigong, Fathordoobady, Farahnaz, Amiri, Amir and Pratap-Singh, Anubhav (2024). Effect of high-pressure on protein structure, refolding, and crystallization. Food Chemistry Advances, 5 100741, 100741. doi: 10.1016/j.focha.2024.100741

Effect of high-pressure on protein structure, refolding, and crystallization

2024

Journal Article

High precision acoustofluidic synthesis of stable, biocompatible water-in-water emulsions

Sharma, Kajal, Deng, Hao, Banerjee, Parikshit, Peng, Zaimao, Gum, Jackson, Baldelli, Alberto, Jasieniak, Jacek, Meagher, Laurence, Martino, Mikaël M., Gundabala, Venkat and Alan, Tuncay (2024). High precision acoustofluidic synthesis of stable, biocompatible water-in-water emulsions. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 111 107120, 107120. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.107120

High precision acoustofluidic synthesis of stable, biocompatible water-in-water emulsions

2024

Journal Article

Exploring the use of atmospheric freeze drying for dehydrating pharmaceutics in vials: baseline water sublimation investigation

Wang, Xueyang, Murthy, Anarghya Ananda, Quek, Siew Young, Baldelli, Alberto, Singh, Anubhav Pratap and Woo, Meng Wai (2024). Exploring the use of atmospheric freeze drying for dehydrating pharmaceutics in vials: baseline water sublimation investigation. Drying Technology, 43 (1-2), 276-293. doi: 10.1080/07373937.2024.2419573

Exploring the use of atmospheric freeze drying for dehydrating pharmaceutics in vials: baseline water sublimation investigation

2024

Journal Article

Integrating metal-phenolic networks-mediated separation and machine learning-aided surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for accurate nanoplastics quantification and classification

Ye, Haoxin, Jiang, Shiyu, Yan, Yan, Zhao, Bin, Grant, Edward R., Kitts, David D., Yada, Rickey Y., Pratap-Singh, Anubhav, Baldelli, Alberto and Yang, Tianxi (2024). Integrating metal-phenolic networks-mediated separation and machine learning-aided surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for accurate nanoplastics quantification and classification. ACS Nano, 18 (38), 26281-26296. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08316

Integrating metal-phenolic networks-mediated separation and machine learning-aided surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for accurate nanoplastics quantification and classification

2024

Journal Article

Inhibition of metal-polyphenol complex in tea fortified with encapsulated iron

Baldelli, Alberto, Arrieta, Alejandro Leiva and Pratap-Singh, Anubhav (2024). Inhibition of metal-polyphenol complex in tea fortified with encapsulated iron. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 18 (2) 100273, 1808-1820. doi: 10.1007/s11947-024-03561-3

Inhibition of metal-polyphenol complex in tea fortified with encapsulated iron

Availability

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