Alexandru Luca

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Department of Food Science

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Department of Food Science - Plant, Food & Climate
Agro Food Park 48
building 5908-227
8200 Aarhus N
Denmark
luca@food.au.dk
Phone: +4520647429
Mobile: +4520647429

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Research areas

Food and Agriculture > Food and foodstuff technology > Post harvest

Profile

My primary research focus is to improve the postharvest keeping quality of fruit & vegetables and thus minimize the food waste. I have worked with a wide range of fruit & vegetables (wild rocket, banana, apples, onions, mango, and root crops) and potted ornamental plants.

I specialize in:

Measurement of volatile organic compounds released from fresh fruit & vegetables.
Controlled & modified atmosphere technology.
Ethylene management.
Microclimate monitoring & control.
Packaging technology.

Education:

PhD in Food Science (Aarhus University, 2015).

MSc in Food Engineering (Middle East Technical University, 2012).

Latest publications

Published
Modified humidity packaging of potted roses
Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Published
Investigation of the proximate composition, lipid quality, volatile and sensory profiles of wild vs. reared Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili, Risso)
Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Published
Roots: radishes
Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceeding › Book chapter › Research