Food and Nutrition technology

Food and Nutrition technology

Duration of the programme: 4 years (8 semesters) 

Programme description: 

The program is dedicated to doctoral students interested in the deepening their knowledge on and implementing innovative technical and technological tools aimed at improving food quality and the impact of nutrition on the human health. The curriculum in this discipline has been developed with the emphasis on self-development and the ability to solve problems at the basic and applied research. An integral part of the interdisciplinary educational program is the research project with the supervision and guidance of a selected supervisor and publishing the research results in renowned international journals.

The school encourages participation in courses, training and scientific conferences, as well in international exchange programs, which will shape open and innovative researchers. The aspects of functional food, modern analytical techniques and technologies used in food processing constitute a key pillar of the educational program.

Career opportunities:

The graduates have the knowledge and skills in the fields of food technology and nutrition.

The graduates of the PhD programme will be able to choose a career as a member of Research and Development team, nutrition expert, food technology and production consultant, quality controller and food officer at any managerial level. The graduates very often also decide to continue their research path and work in in Poland and abroad. 

Key words:

  • Food biochemistry
  • Food biotechnology
  • Food engineering
  • Food microbiology
  • Food safety
  • Functional food
  • Nutrition
  • Dairy science
  • Meat science
  • Plant science
  • Quality control

Candidates for PhD Supervisors

ORCID Number:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3083-9395

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Physics and Biophysics

Faculty:
Faculty of Food Science

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
+48 516 849 233

E-mail:
danuta.kruk@uwm.edu.pl

Personal Website:
(none)

ResearchGate Profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Danuta-Kruk

Scientific Discipline:
Biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, food and nutrition technology
(In the case of a doctoral project carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is acceptable to indicate one scientific discipline that is not represented in the doctoral school.)

Scientific Output Indicators:

Number of publications (WoS/Scopus): 158 (WoS)
Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 2,857 (WoS), 1,918 (excluding self-citations)
H-index (WoS/Scopus): 30 (WoS)
Number of citations (Google Scholar): 3,885
H-index (Google Scholar): 35
Number of PhD graduates supervised: 3
Current number of PhD students under supervision: 4 (including 2 as co-supervisor); additionally, 4 candidates have completed doctoral school and will submit their dissertations in September 2025.

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

Polish: yes
International: yes

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Authenticity and quality of pharmaceuticals using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods

  • Dynamic properties of dendrimers in the context of biomedical applications

  • Magnetic liposomes as contrast agents in medical diagnostics (MRI)

  • Molecular properties of ionogels and hydrogels for biomedical applications

  • Crystalline vs. amorphous state of biomolecules and pharmaceutical substances

  • Food quality and authenticity using NMR methods

  • Biomolecule–surface interactions

Funding or Specialized Equipment Required for the PhD Project:

Are funds available to cover the cost of research?
Yes

Is there infrastructure and sufficient resources available in the laboratory/department to support the planned research tasks?
Yes

Additional Remarks:
(none)

ORCID Number:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7794-1923

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Dairy Science and Quality Management

Faculty:
Faculty of Food Science

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
+48 89 523 36 91

E-mail:
marek.aljewicz@uwm.edu.pl

Personal website:
https://uwm.edu.pl/wnz/kmizj/dr-hab-inz-marek-aljewicz-prof-uwm

ResearchGate profile:
(not provided)

Academic Discipline:
Food and Nutrition Technology
(In the case of a doctoral dissertation conducted in two academic disciplines, it is allowed to indicate one that is not represented in the doctoral school.)

Scientific Achievements Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications (WoS/Scopus): 28 / 28

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 271 / 352

  • Hirsch index (WoS/Scopus): 11 / 13

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 835

  • Hirsch index (Google Scholar): 16

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 1

  • Number of current PhD students under supervision: 2

Willingness to Supervise a PhD Student:

  • Polish student: yes (1)

  • International student: yes (1)

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Use of milk proteins, gums, and plant extracts in the prevention of diet-related diseases

  • Analysis of the influence of hybrid protein–fiber complex structures on the profile of biologically active peptides regulating satiety

Funding or Special Equipment Required for Doctoral Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds available to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is the necessary infrastructure and appropriate resources available at the Laboratory/Department/Institute to support the planned research tasks?
    Yes

Additional remarks:
(none)

ORCID Number:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5722-5524

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Dairy Science and Quality Management

Faculty:
Faculty of Food Science

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
+48 89 523 42 20; +48 606 493 583

E-mail:
justyna.zulewska@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate Profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justyna_Zulewska

Scientific Discipline:
Food and Nutrition Technology
(In the case of a doctoral project carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is allowed to indicate one that is not represented in the doctoral school.)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications (WoS/Scopus): 46 / 44

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus), excluding self-citations: 646 / 741

  • Hirsch Index (WoS/Scopus): 12 / 14

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 765

  • Hirsch Index (Google Scholar): 13

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 2

  • Number of current PhD students under supervision: 1

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: yes

  • International: yes

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Assessment of membrane fouling depending on feed composition and process conditions – development of guidelines for brine cleaning and maintenance procedures based on the above-mentioned factors

  • Assessment of the impact of brine usage load and cleaning methods on its quality – development of guidelines for brine cleaning and maintenance procedures based on the above-mentioned factors

Funding or Special Equipment Required for Doctoral Project Implementation:

  • Are funds available to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is the infrastructure and appropriate resources available in the Laboratory/Department/Institute to support the planned research tasks?
    Yes

Additional Notes:
(none)

ORCID Number:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5871-635X

Department/Chair/Institute:
Chair of Commodity Science and Food Research

Faculty:
Faculty of Food Science

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
+48 89 523 43 22, +48 608 801 220

E-mail:
klepak@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate Profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joanna-Klepacka

Academic Discipline:
Food Technology and Human Nutrition
(In the case of a doctoral project carried out in two academic disciplines, it is acceptable to indicate the one not represented in the doctoral school.)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications in WoS/Scopus: 34

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 674

  • Hirsch Index (WoS/Scopus): 14

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 1147

  • Hirsch Index (Google Scholar): 15

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 1

  • Number of current PhD students under supervision: 1

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish: Yes

  • International: Yes

Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Unconventional plant-based additives as ingredients conferring functional food properties

  • Risk assessment related to caffeine consumption in the most commonly chosen food products by consumers

Funding or Special Equipment Required for the PhD Project:

  • Are there funds available to cover research costs? Yes

  • Is the laboratory/department/institute equipped with the infrastructure and resources necessary to carry out the planned research tasks? Yes

Additional remarks:
None

ORCID Number:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9980-9317

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Food Microbiology, Meat Technology and Chemistry

Faculty:
Faculty of Food Science

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
+48 89 523 37 29

E-mail:
magdalena.olszewska@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate Profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Magdalena-Olszewska

Scientific Discipline:
Food Technology and Nutrition
(In the case of a doctoral dissertation carried out in two scientific disciplines, it is allowed to indicate one not represented in the doctoral school.)

Scientific Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications (WoS/Scopus): 36 / 40

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 417 / 558

  • Hirsch index (WoS/Scopus): 12 / 13

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 711

  • Hirsch index (Google Scholar): 15

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 1

  • Number of current PhD students: 0

Willingness to Supervise a PhD Student:

  • Polish: Yes (2)

  • International: Yes (1)

Research Interests or Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Methods for controlling bacterial biofilms and the impact of photodynamic stress on microorganisms

  • Antimicrobial properties of plant-derived active compounds

  • Unconventional methods of preserving raw materials and food products

Funding or Special Equipment Required for the PhD Project:

  • Are there funds available to cover research costs?
    Yes, OPUS-23/NCN

  • Is the laboratory/department/institute equipped with the infrastructure and resources necessary to carry out the planned research tasks?
    Yes

Additional Notes:
(none)

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-5267-925X
Department/Chair/Institute: Department of Dairy Science and Quality Management
Faculty: Faculty of Food Sciences
University: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Telephone: 895233211
Email: kaka@uwm.edu.pl
Personal Website: Not applicable
ResearchGate Account: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katarzyna-Kielczewska

Academic Discipline:
Food and Nutrition Technology

Academic Achievement Indicators:

  1. Number of Publications (WoS/Scopus): 32/26
  2. Number of Citations (WoS/Scopus) Without Self-Citations: 179/147
  3. Hirsch Index (WoS/Scopus): 8/7
  4. Number of Citations (Google Scholar): 299
  5. Hirsch Index (Google Scholar): 9
  6. Number of Promoted Doctors: 2
  7. Number of Supervised Doctoral Students: 0

Supervision Availability:
Polish Doctoral Student: Yes (1)
Student:  No

Scientific Interests/Research Topics Offered to Candidates:

  1. Quality development possibilities of dairy products with traditional and modified composition
  2. The influence of technological processes on the stability of the colloidal and emulsion phases of non-fermented dairy products

Funding and Resources for Doctoral Project:

  1. Is there funding available to cover the cost of research?
    Yes
  2. Is the infrastructure and adequate resources available in the Laboratory/Chair to serve the planned research tasks?
    YesORCID Number:

    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7918-5017

    Department/Chair/Institute:
    Department of Food Microbiology, Meat Technology and Chemistry

    Faculty:
    Faculty of Food Science

    University:
    University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

    Phone:
    +48 510 247 911

    E-mail:
    ktkacz@uwm.edu.pl

    ResearchGate Profile:
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katarzyna-Tkacz?ev=hdr_xprf

    Scientific Discipline:
    Food Technology and Human Nutrition

    Scientific Output Indicators:

    • Number of scientific publications (WoS/Scopus): 27 / 22

    • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 132 / 194

    • Hirsch index (WoS/Scopus): 7 / 7

    • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 326

    • Hirsch index (Google Scholar): 8

    • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 0

    • Number of current PhD candidates under supervision: 1

    Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:
    Polish: YES
    International: NO

    Scientific Interests or Research Topics Offered to Candidates:
    Innovative fat substitutes in meat products: functional properties, lipid profile, and sensory acceptability

    Funding or Special Equipment Required for the PhD Project:

    • Are there funds available to cover research costs?
      YES

    • Is there adequate infrastructure and appropriate resources in the Laboratory/Department/Institute to support the planned research tasks?
      YES

    Additional Remarks:
    None

ORCID Number:
0000-0002-4304-1625

Department/Chair/Institute:
Department of Human Nutrition

Faculty:
Faculty of Food Science

University:
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Phone:
+48 89 523 36 73

E-mail:
tomasz.sawicki@uwm.edu.pl

ResearchGate Profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tomasz-Sawicki

Academic Discipline:
Food technology and human nutrition

Research Output Indicators:

  • Number of scientific publications (WoS/Scopus): 46 / 46

  • Number of citations (WoS/Scopus) excluding self-citations: 1234 / 1336

  • Hirsch index (WoS/Scopus): 15 / 15

  • Number of citations (Google Scholar): 1969

  • Hirsch index (Google Scholar): 17

  • Number of PhD graduates supervised: 0

  • Number of current PhD students: 1 (assistant supervisor)

Willingness to Supervise PhD Students:

  • Polish candidates: yes (2)

  • International candidates: yes (0)

Research Interests or PhD Topics Offered to Candidates:

  • Investigating the impact of health-promoting food on the prevention and dietary support of diet-related diseases

  • Characterization of the content and biological activity of compounds found in food

Funding or Special Equipment Required for PhD Project Implementation:

  • Are there funds available to cover research costs?
    Yes

  • Is the laboratory/department equipped with the infrastructure and resources necessary for the proposed research tasks?
    Yes

Additional Notes:
(none)

Scientific Disciplines