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Dr Lukas Danner

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https://people.csiro.au/d/l/lukas-danner

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Biography

Lukas is a Senior Research Scientist and Team Leader of the Sensory and Consumer Science Team at CSIRO Agriculture and Food. His team focuses on developing healthier, tasty foods and increasing acceptance of sustainable diets across the lifespan. Their research investigates the chemical and physical characteristics of food that shape sensory perceptions of aroma, flavour, and texture, along with how these perceptions evolve during eating. They also explore individual differences in sensory preferences to develop personalised food strategies.

Lukas holds a master's degree in food science and technology and earned his PhD in sensory and consumer science in 2014. His extensive experience spans sensory method development, consumer perception studies, and food product innovation. His work is highly interdisciplinary, involving collaboration with experts in material science, genomics, nutrition, and behavioural science.

Lukas' research centers on:
* Investigating how sensory perceptions of food influence consumer preferences, emotions, and choices.
* Understanding the motivations, needs, and barriers to adopting healthy and sustainable diets.
* Linking the chemical composition of food products to their sensory properties.
* Exploring the impact of information and contextual factors on consumers’ perceptions of food and beverages.
* Developing and validating innovative sensory methodologies to rapidly and objectively assess food and beverage properties.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2014

    PhD - Food Science and Technology - Specialisation Sensory Science
    University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)

  • 2011

    MSc - Food Science and Technology
    University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)

  • 2009

    BSc - Food- and Biotechnology
    University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)

Community and Corporate Citizenship

  • 2021-ongoing

    European Sensory Network, ESN

  • 2021-ongoing

    Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, AIFST

  • 2015-ongoing

    European Sensory Science Society, E3S

  • 2013-ongoing

    Austrian Sensory Network, SNOE

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