Researcher

Dr Xavier Luo

Keywords

Fields of Research (FoR)

Food sciences, Food chemistry and food sensory science, Beverage chemistry and beverage sensory science, Separation science

Biography

I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, Sydney. I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours, Food Science and Technology) from Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in 2014, and Master of Science (Food Science) from the University of Melbourne. In 2023, I completed my PhD in Agricultural Sciences (Grape and Wine) at the University...view more

I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, Sydney. I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours, Food Science and Technology) from Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in 2014, and Master of Science (Food Science) from the University of Melbourne. In 2023, I completed my PhD in Agricultural Sciences (Grape and Wine) at the University of Melbourne. My research interests focus on flavour molecules in food and their impact on consumer sensory perception, with expertise in various gas chromatography techniques (GC–MS, –MS/MS, –O, –FID and GC×GC). Currently, I am exploring key seafood flavour compounds and developing strategies to enhance the flavour quality of plant-based seafood alternatives.


My Grants

  • Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Research Grant, the University of Melbourne

My Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Agricultural Sciences, the University of Melbourne, Australia, 2023.
  • Master of Science, the University of Melbourne, Australia, 2016.
  • Bachelor of Science (honours), Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, China, 2014.

 


My Awards

  1. People’s Choice Prize for Best Overall Talk, Science Early Career Academic Network Research Summit 2023, the University of Melbourne
  2. Best Oral Presentation, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Research Conference 2022, the University of Melbourne
  3. Graduate Researcher in Agriculture, Conservation and Environment Prize 2022, the University of Melbourne
  4. Global finalist in poster competition, Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting 2020, Chicago, USA
  5. Best Presentation in Civil, Environmental and Agricultural Engineering, the 10th Research Symposium for Chinese PhD Students and Scholars in Australia 2017
  6. Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Research Grant, the University of Melbourne
  7. Melbourne Research Scholarship, the University of Melbourne

My Research Activities

Research Activity Highlight at UNSW:

  • Creating Seafood Flavour with Plant-Based Ingredients (in collaboration with All G Food and the Good Food Institute)
  • Functional Food, Gut Microbes, and Human Health (in collaboration with Jinan University)
  • Strategies for Reducing PAH Contents in Deep-Fried Food (in collaboration with the University of Melbourne)
  • Consumers’ Preference for Plant-Based Meat Products (in collaboration with Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College)
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Location

E8, Science and Engineering Building, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia