Research Group Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Weiß

Welcome

... to the Food Microbiology group. We research the interaction of microorganisms and food to ensure food safety and prevent spoilage. Another focus is the targeted selection and characterization of starter cultures.

Our main areas of research are

• Relevance of crops as secondary hosts for pathogens and plant foods as vehicles for bacterial pathogens and intoxications
• Application of “omics” technologies for the characterization and targeted selection of starter cultures
• Inactivation mechanisms for bacterial spoilers and pathogens in food via conventional and non-thermal processes, with a focus on fruit juices

We teach in the following Master and Bachelor of Sciences programs:

• B.Sc. Lebensmittelchemie
• M.Sc. Lebensmittelchemie
• Bachelor-Teilstudiengang Ernährungs- und Haushaltswissenschaften innerhalb der Lehramtsstudiengänge
• Master- Teilstudiengang Ernährungs- und Haushaltswissenschaften für das Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen
• M.Sc. Kosmetikwissenschaft
• Master-Teilstudiengang Kosmetikwissenschaft für das Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen

Within these programs we also offer students the possibilities to finish their thesis in our labs. Please, enquire for more detailed project descriptions.