Emerging Food Processing Technologies Laboratory
Research Field
Dr. Mohsen Gavahian is an Associate Professor with expertise in food science and technology and has dedicated his career to exploring emerging food processing technologies. Dr. Gavahian has established a reputation for developing innovative, energy-saving systems to valorize agri-food waste and promote sustainability, successfully led academic and industrial projects, and has received numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions to the field. He is honored to be recognized as one of the “IUFoST Young Scientists” and "world's top 2% scientists". In addition, Dr. Gavahian is a prolific author, with over one hundred well-cited scientific papers published in leading journals. He is also the editor of "Protocols in Emerging Food Processing Technologies," the first internationally recognized book in the field.
Emerging Technologies Laboratory is established at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology by Dr. Mohsen Gavahian. The lab is equipped with advanced food processing machinery, including ohmic heating, ultrasound, and cold plasma. These novel technologies could be used for various purposes, including waste valorization while reducing energy consumption to achieve sustainable food production. Developing innovative food processing technologies based on sustainable energy-saving methodology and utilizing green renewable energy are the implemented projects in this laboratory.
- Use of green renewable energy for food processing
- Developing novel energy-saving equipment to process the food
- Developing new sustainable food processing and assessing the sustainability impact
- Waste valorization through innovative approaches
- Extraction of valuable components from plant material based on emerging energy-saving technologies
The host has been recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists. He also received prestigious awards in recognition of his contribution to the field, such as the “Taiwan Young Sustainability Leadership Award” and the “IUFoST Young Scientist.”
The host obtained PhD, MSc and BSc in Food Science and Technology.
Job Description
Successful applicants will support laboratory-based research on emerging energy-efficient food processing technologies, including systematic literature reviews, data collection, experimental assistance, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports. The internship aims to strengthen research, analytical, and problem-solving skills while providing exposure to advanced and sustainable food processing technologies.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
- PhD students in Food Science and Technology (or closely related fields)
- MSc students in Food Science and Technology (or closely related fields)
Skill sets or Qualities
Priority will be given to candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
1- Research experience, including relevant coursework, projects, and publications in food processing or related areas
2- Laboratory and experimental experience, including process optimization, bioactive compounds analysis, and sample preparation
3- Systematic literature review and data analysis experience, including life cycle assessment (LCA)
4- Experience with relevant software/tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software)
5- Attention to data accuracy and ability to meet deadlines (e.g., in lab reports or experiments)
6- Teamwork and communication skills, including strong English proficiency