Dr Stephen Pahl

Biography

Dr Stephen Pahl is a chemical engineer with research, product development and process improvement expertise within the food, bioproducts and nutraceutical sectors. He obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Adelaide before joining SARDI in 2012.

His core research activities are directed towards food safety and product innovation within the Australian seafood and food manufacturing industries. Dr Pahl also provides technical support to SafeFish on seafood post harvest operations and advice to support Australia’s seafood trade and market access negotiations and helps to resolve barriers to trade.

Research Interests

• Food Safety (microbiological, chemicals, contaminants and toxins).
• Product quality, nutritional and shelf-life.
• Value add opportunities of food products/ingredients.
• Bioprocess engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, 2010;
• B.E (Chemical), University of Adelaide, 2002

Research Affiliations

• Affiliate Associate Lecturer, The University of Adelaide

Professional Affiliations

• Professional Member, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology

Keywords

• Food technology, food safety, market access, seafood, post-harvest, innovation, valorisation, bioprocess