Future Foods for Health & Sustainability

Summary
This research group focuses on developing innovative, health-promoting, and sustainable food solutions through the utilization of alternative ingredients, agricultural by-products, and advanced food technologies. This group addresses public health and sustainability challenges by innovating functional foods and nutraceuticals, promoting healthier lifestyles and a sustainable global food system.
Research encompasses plant-based and alternative protein sources, with applications in creating high-protein, fat-replacer, and sensory-enhanced food products. Protein structure and functionality, and bioactive peptides are also explored through enzymatic hydrolysis and proteomics to optimize food applications and deliver health benefits. Starches, flour, dietary fibers, polyphenols, and bioactive compounds from underutilized materials are studied to enhance food nutrition, such as gluten-free, high-fiber, and low-glycemic index options, including tailored foods for non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease.
The research team also consolidate and develop knowledge biobased materials innovation in the food industry: the synthesis or extraction of materials, their structure, and properties, particularly those derived from agricultural raw materials; second, production or shaping technologies to create various products in the desired form, as well as understanding the material changes and interactions with other substances during production; and the ability to select appropriate biobased materials for different types of food products to ensure food safety, maintain quality, extend shelf life, and prevent microbial and chemical contamination.
Additionally, integrating molecular nutrition, cell-based assay, animal study, interaction with food matrix, and by-product valorization for functional food development. Gut health and microbiome modulation are also examined to develop dietary strategies and functional foods, including prebiotics and compounds from algal biomass, using biorefinery processes.

RESEARCHERS:
Dr. Kanokrat Limpisophon; More details click

Dr. Namfone Lumdubwong; More details click

Dr. Pinthip Rumpagaporn; More details click

Dr. Pattarasuda Rawiwan; More details click

Dr. Masubon Thongngam; More details click

Dr. Savitree Ratanasumawong; More details click

Dr. Sudathip Sae-tan; More details click

Dr. Suvimol Charoensiddhi; More details click

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