Dr Iris HABERKORN

Dr Iris Haberkorn is a food scientist combining expertise in food science, biotechnology, and engineering, aiming to drive sustainable innovation in the agri-food sector with a focus on single-cell-based value-chains.

She has a strong interest on questions relating to today's food system and how we can sustainably transform it, including the role of single-cell protein such as that from microalgae, and how technological innovations can support that process.

The research of Dr Haberkorn focuses on the up- and downstream processing of microalgae harnessing innovative biological and technological approaches to improve efficiency, mitigate costs, and consequently leverage the application of microalgae on the market.

Awards

• 2022: Falling Walls Foundation, Female Science Talent Intensive Track
• 2022: Young Scientist Award, International Union of Food Science and Technology
• 2020: George F. Steward international research paper competition award, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) international division
• 2020: Andy and Rao Award, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) international division travel scholarship award

Education

• Doctor of Science, Food Science, ETH Zurich
• Master of Science (M.Sc.), Food Science, ETH Zurich
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim