Assoc. Prof. Dr Agnieszka Orkusz | Organic Award | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr Agnieszka Orkusz, Wroclaw Uniwersity of Economics and Business, Poland
Professor Agnieszka Orkusz is a distinguished scholar in food technology and nutrition at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business. Listed among the world’s TOP 2% scientists in 2023, she has made significant contributions to her field with an expansive research portfolio and a commitment to advancing food science. She holds a habilitation from the University of Warmia and Mazury and a PhD and MSc from Wroclaw University of Economics and Business. As Vice-Director of WUEBās Science Centre and an editorial board member for international journals, Dr. Orkusz specializes in areas such as human nutrition, meat quality, and edible insects. Her work includes 82 published journal articles and 19 research projects. She actively collaborates with global research institutions and contributes to initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable innovations and food regulations across Europe.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Dr. Agnieszka Orkusz is a highly accomplished researcher in food technology and nutrition, with a solid academic background that includes a PhD and habilitation in her field. She is recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists in 2023, which highlights her significant impact on scientific research. Her expertise spans key areas such as human nutrition, edible insects, meat quality, and climate change. With an impressive 82 publications in respected journals, a high citation index across multiple platforms, and active editorial roles in scientific journals, she demonstrates a strong influence and thought leadership in her domain.
Education:
- 2018 – Habilitation in Food Technology and Nutrition from the University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.
- 2008 – PhD in Food Technology and Nutrition from the Faculty of Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB), Poland.
- 1999 – MSc with honors in Nutrition from the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB), Wroclaw, Poland.
Work Experience:
- Professor at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB).
- Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Analysis, Faculty of Production Engineering, WUEB, Wroclaw, Poland.
- Rector’s Proxy for the Science Festival at WUEB, Poland.
- Vice Environmental Coordinator of the Science Festival, Wroclaw.
- Vice-Director of the Science Centre, WUEB, Wroclaw, Poland.
- Member of the Scientific Council in the discipline of Food Technology and Nutrition, WUEB, Poland.
Publication top Notes:
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Consumersā Attitudes Facing Entomophagy: Polish Case Perspectives
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Chemical composition and amino acid profiles of goose muscles from native Polish breeds
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