Personal profile
Research areas
I am interested in the development of sustainable solutions in food processing for the extraction and functionalization of interest molecules from food waste and food by-products. For this, I employ a combination of environmentally-friendly biotechnological methods to extract high-value fractions: proteins, chitins, and fatty acids. I explore the possible employment of green technologies, such as ultrasound, ohmic heating, and pulsed electric field to tailored their colloidal properties.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD visiting student, INRA-STLO, Rennes, France
2016 → 2017
PhD, Federal University of Vicosa, Vicosa, Brazil
2015 → 2017
Master, Agrocampus Ouest, Rennes, France
2009 → 2010
Master, Universitat Jaume I, Castellon, Spain
2006 → 2007
BSc Licence, Università Cattolica - Milano, Italy
2003 → 2006
External positions
Editor - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Elsevier
1 Feb 2025 → 31 Dec 2027
Junior Project Leader, Nestlé Purina North America
2017 → 2018
Engineer, CNRS, Soft Matter Group
2010 → 2014
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Defatting coconut protein: Influence of solvent polarity and emerging technologies on structural and colloidal properties
Sun, Y., Queiroz, L. S., Feyissa, A. H., Petersen, H. O., Getachew, A. T., Guo, S. & Casanova, F., 2026, In: Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 109, 11 p., 104430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Influence of high intensity ultrasound and calcium chelating agent on structural and physicochemical properties of casein micelles
Jabali, M. K. E., Villebro, I. A., Nogueira Silva, N. F., Sales Queiroz, L., Petersen, H. O., Sørensen, J. A., Casanova, F. & Feyissa, A. H., 2026, In: Frontiers in Chemistry. 14, 10 p., 1754803.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Structural and techno-functional modifications of pea protein fractions by non-thermal technologies
da Silva, R. R., Celiesiute-Germaniene, R., Straksys, A., Taha, A., Doyen, A., de Carvalho, A. F., Casanova, F. & Stirke, A., 2026, In: Food Research International. 232, 15 p., 118944.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review › peer-review
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Study of Probiotic-Enriched Diet Effects on Yellow Mealworm Larvae Production at Laboratory and Pilot Scales
Dahal, S., Feyissa, A. H., Sales Queiroz, L., Lecocq, A., Amlund, H., Kastberg, K., Lesmes, U. & Casanova, F., 2026, In: Applied Sciences. 16, 4, 20 p., 1800.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Valorization of Jellyfish (Rhopilema hispidum) By-Products for Bioactive Peptides with Antibacterial, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Low Cytotoxic Activities
Muangrod, P., Charoenchokpanich, W., Thumthanaruk, B., Rungsardthong, V., Roytrakul, S., Charoenlappanit, S., Kittisenachai, S., Wonganu, B. & Casanova, F., 2026, In: Applied Science and Engineering Progress. 19, 1, 14 p., 7873.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Unlocking Seaweed Proteins: Green Extraction for Next-Gen Food Applications
Mamede, M. (PhD Student), Casanova, F. (Main Supervisor), Hermund, D. B. (Supervisor), Ahrné, L. M. (Supervisor) & Baldelli, A. (Supervisor)
01/12/2025 → 30/11/2028
Project: PhD
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Optimization of the extraction of bioactive compounds from different types of seaweed for the production of fortified foods
Baldelli, A. (PI), Casanova, F. (CoI), Ahrné, L. (Project Participant) & Røesten, S. (PhD Student)
01/01/2025 → 31/12/2027
Project: Research
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SUSTAIN-A-BITE: PROPELLING HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES
Casanova, F. (Project Participant), Feyissa, A. H. (Project Participant), Sales Queiroz, L. (Project Participant) & Villebro, I. A. (Project Participant)
01/01/2025 → 31/12/2028
Project: Research
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Impact of green technologies on dairy proteins: from the suspension to the powder
Casanova, F. (Supervisor), Feyissa, A. H. (Main Supervisor) & Jabali, M. E. (PhD Student)
01/07/2023 → 30/06/2026
Project: Research
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Sustainable extraction of bioactive insectfractions for food applications
Dahal, S. (PhD Student), Lecocq, A. (Supervisor), Casanova, F. (Main Supervisor), Feyissa, A. H. (Supervisor) & Lesmes, U. (Supervisor)
01/11/2022 → 27/07/2026
Project: PhD
Activities
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School of Advanced Studies: Global challenges for animal and human health
Casanova, F. (Guest lecturer)
11 Mar 2024 → 15 Mar 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Food proteins
Casanova, F. (Guest lecturer)
12 Jan 2022 → 15 Jan 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities
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Alternative food proteins
Casanova, F. (Guest lecturer)
23 Sept 2022 → 30 Sept 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities
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Food Proteins
Casanova, F. (Guest lecturer)
23 Oct 2022 → 30 Oct 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities
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DTU Strategy and goals 2020 - 2025
Casanova, F. (Guest lecturer)
26 May 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities