International cooperation
International cooperation
The Institute of Food Sciences actively cooperates with foreign research units, scientific journals as well as scientific societies and organizations. Scientific research of the employees of the Institute of Food Sciences is conducted in cooperation with research units from 33 countries around the world: Saudi Arabia (Al-Rayan Colleges), Argentina (National University of Mar del Plata), Belgium (Katholieke Universitat Lueuven), Belarus (Научно-Практический Центр Национальной Академи Бевотурь Академи Невотурь Академи Невоурь Croatia (Zagreb University), Czech Republic (Vyzkumny Ustav Potravinarsky Praha), Denmark (University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University), Egypt (National Research Center, Menoufia University, Agricultural Research Center, Cairo University, The American University in Cairo), France (University of Burgundy – Agrosup Dijon, Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials), Greece (University of Patras), Spain (Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Cancer Research Center-IBMCC, University of Jaen, Universitat de València, Experimental University Winery), Netherlands (Wagenigen University & Research), Canada (University of British Columbia), Colombia (University of Quindío), Germany (Elea Vertriebs- und Vermarktungsgesellschaft mbH, Deuteches Institute fur Lebensmittechtechnik, Technical University of Munich), Indonesia (Airlangga University), Iran (University of Tabriz, University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources), Kazakhstan (National Center for Biotechnology), Latvia (University of Latvia), Malaysia (International Islamic University Malaysia), New Zealand (Massey University), Norway (Norwegian University of Life Sciences), Pakistan (Quaid-i-Azam University), Portugal (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory), Romania (University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca), Serbia (University of Novi Sad), Slovakia (Slovak Academy of Sciences), Slovenia (Institut za Nutricionistiko), Sweden (Karolinska University Hospital, Uppsala University, Stockholm University ), Taiwan (National Pingtung University of Science and Technology), Tunisia (Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria), Turkey (TÜBITAK Marmara Research Center, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Suleyman Demirel University), USA (Louisiana State University), Italy (Research Center for Olive, Tree and Citrus Crops, University of Bologna, University of Padova). In recent years, scientists from our institute have participated in foreign internships, in University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada), University of Patras (Greece), University of Bologna (Cesena, Italy), Slovak University of Agriculture (Nitra, Slovakia), Научно-Практический Центр Нациоуснальной Академии Наюук Белотвой of Belarus), University of Latvia (Latvia), Agrocampus Ouest & University College (Ireland), Università Politecnica delle Marche Home – UNIVPM (Italy), University of Valladolid-School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Spain), Technical University of Munich ( Germany), Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain), Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials (France), Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Norwegian University of Life Sciences, (Norway), Technische Universitat Berlin (Germany) and in the visiting professors program at the University of Padova – Campus Agripolis (Italy).
Employees cooperate with editorial offices of recognized foreign scientific journals as editors of special editions:
⦁ Applied Sciences
“Applications of Instrumental Methods for Food and Food by-Products Analysis” Guest Editor: dr hab. Agata Górska, prof. SGGW,
“Biotechnological Applications of Yeasts in Food Science” Guest Editors: dr inż. Agata Fabiszewska, dr inż. Jolanta Małajowicz,
“Recent Advances in Applied Microbiology and Food Sciences” Guest Editor: dr hab. Marek Kieliszek,
“Selenium: Properties and Sources in the Food Industry”, Guest Editor: dr hab. Marek Kieliszek,
“Drying Technologies in Food Processing-Osmotic Dehydration”, Guest Editors: dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof., dr inż. Magdalena Dadan,
“Development of Edible Packaging Materials Containing Food Waste Products”, Guest Editor: dr inż. Sabina Galus,
“Functional Dairy Products”: Guest Editor: dr hab. Małgorzata Ziarno, prof.
⦁ Drying Technology
Special Issue: “Spray drying of fruit juices, honey, plant extracts, and food bioactive compounds”, Guest Editor: dr hab. Katarzyna Samborska, prof.
⦁ Foods
“The Nutritional Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds in Food: From Theory to Application” Guest Editor: dr hab. Marek Kieliszek,
“Safety, Quality and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables”, Guest Editors: dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof., dr inż. Artur Wiktor,
“Freeze-Drying Technology Application in Food Processing”, Guest Editors: dr hab. Dorota Nowak, dr hab. Ewa Jakubczyk, Prof.
“Latest advances in dairy technology and research”, Guest Editor: dr hab. Małgorzata Ziarno, prof.
⦁ IntechOpen Books
“Milk substitutes”, Editor: dr hab. Małgorzata Ziarno, prof.
⦁ Molecules
Special Issue “Colorants Changes during Food Treatment and Processing “, Guest Editors: dr hab. Emilia Janiszewska-Turak, prof., dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof.
⦁ Sustainability
“The application of food technology for sustainable food production”, Guest Editors: dr hab. Hanna Kowalska, prof., dr hab. Jolanta Kowalska,
“Innovative Food Science and Sustainable Process Management”, Guest Editors: dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof., dr inż. Artur Wiktor,
⦁ Symmetry
“Symmetry in Acid-Base Chemistry” Editor: prof. dr hab. Ewa Raczyńska
⦁ Metabolites
“Metabolites Produced by Yeast Cells” Guest Editor: dr hab. Marek Kieliszek
⦁ Polymers
“Polymers in Food Technology and Food Packaging” Guest Editor: dr hab. Lidia Stasiak-Różańska
and members of editorial committees and thematic committees:
⦁ Applied Sciences: dr hab. Małgorzata Ziarno, prof. – Editors Board Member,
⦁ Akademik Food Journal: prof. dr hab. Piotr Koczoń,
⦁ Foods: dr hab. Małgorzata Ziarno, prof. (member of Editors Board); dr inż. Monika Garbowska (Topic Board Member),
⦁ Food Biology: prof. dr hab. Piotr Koczoń,
⦁ Food Research International: dr hab. Emilia Janiszewska-Turak, prof. (Editorial Board Member),
⦁ Internatioal Journal of Food Sciences and Technology: dr hab. Emilia Janiszewska-Turak, prof. (Editorial Board Member),
⦁ Journal of Food Nutrition and Dietetics: dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof. (Editorial Board Member),
⦁ Journal of Applied Microbiological Research: dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof. (Editorial Board Member),
⦁ LWT-Food Sciences and Technology: dr inż. Iwona Ścibisz (członek Editorial Board),
⦁ Membranes: dr hab. Katarzyna Samborska, prof. (member of Topic Board).
Employees are involved in the implementation of international research projects financed from external sources:
⦁ Dr inż. Artur Wiktor is the task manager in the international project “Innovative down-scaled food processing in a boX”, financed by the Horizon 2020 program (ERC, Research & Innovation Action, 2019-2023). The project aims to transform large-scale fruit and vegetable processing technologies into small, flexible and mobile container units. The research is carried out in cooperation with research centers in Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Slovenia, France, Spain and Denmark.
⦁ Dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof. is the task manager in the international project Core Organic ID 32 (ERA-NET, NCBR, 2021-2024), acronym: MILDSUSFRUIT, “Innovative mild processing adapted to provide durable and high-quality organic fruit products” The aim of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the organic sector, raise the level of quality and sustainability and increase consumer confidence in organic fruit products (apples, citrus and berries), as well as increase the use of by-products from food production. The research is carried out in cooperation with research centers in Italy, Romania, Finland, Great Britain and Turkey.
The Institute of Food Sciences participates in the actions of the European Cooperation in Science 126 and Technology – COST, implemented under the EU Framework Program Horizon 2020:
⦁ COST CA18103: „Innovation with glycans: new frontiers from synthesis to new biological targets” (INNOGLY). Implementation period: 10/12/2018 – 07/04/2023 (Dr hab. Anna Bzducha-Wróbel – MC Member, member of the working group and member of the committee granting ITC conference grants),
⦁ COST CA18229: “Non-Conventional Yeasts for the Production of Bioproducts”. Implementation period: November 7, 2019 – November 6, 2023 (Dr hab. Anna Bzducha-Wróbel – MC Substitute and member of the working group)
⦁ COST: Anti-microbial coating innovations to prevent infectious diseases (AMICI) – COST Action CA15114. Implementation period: April 19, 2016 – April 18, 2020 (Dr inż. Karolina Kraśniewska – member of the working group).
Employees are active in international organizations:
⦁ FMTGN Food Microbiology Teachers‘ Global Network: dr hab. Iwona Gientka is the National Coordinator. FMTGN is a growing international network of academic teachers specializing in food microbiology. The project aims to exchange knowledge, ideas, teaching materials, students, teachers, and promote knowledge about food microbiology. One of the specific goals is to establish a Good Educational Practice for Food Microbiology.
⦁ ISEKI Food Association: dr hab. Rafał Wołosiak is a representative of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in an international organization dealing with introducing new trends to didactics in the field of food processing,
⦁ ELLS-Euroleague for Life Science: dr hab. Anna Bzducha-Wróbel, prof. is the institute representative in the Food Safety working area,
⦁ World’s Poultry Sciences Association: dr hab. Dotota Pietrzak is a member of the organization,
⦁ ASM-American Society of Microbiology: dr hab. Lidia-Stasiak-Różańska is a member of the organization,
⦁ International Society for Selenium Research: dr hab. Marek Kieliszek is a member of the organization,
⦁ Euro Fed Lipid (European Federation of The Lipid Science and Technology): dr hab. Małgorzata Wroniak is a member of the Polish section.
The Institute of Food Sciences is also a destination for research interns and visiting professors. In the winter semester of the academic year 2019/2020 ithe Institute was visited by: Amr Edris from the Chemistry of Flavor and Aroma Department, Food Industries and Nutrition Division, National Research Center (Egypt), who taught as visiting professor as well as participated in research. Scientists from Tunisia (University of Carthage) and Kazakhstan (National Center for Biotechnology) completed several-month research internships in 2019-2020
A Commission for International Cooperation Science at the Institute:
Chairwoman: dr hab. Małgorzata Nowacka, prof. SGGW
Secretary: dr hab. Iwona Gientka, prof. SGGW
Members: dr hab. Katarzyna Samborska, prof. SGGW, dr hab. Aneta Cegiełka, prof. dr hab. Piotr Koczoń, dr hab. Jolanta Kowalska, prof. SGGW, dr Kamil Piwowarek