Valeria Messina

Dr. Valeria Messina is a Senior Researcher at The University of Sydney with a strong background in Food Science, Biochemistry, and Health. She focuses on the analysis and enhancement of functional ingredients in food products and is particularly motivated by the potential of food science to drive innovations in plant protein research. Passionate about the transformative role of plant proteins, she believes that advancing sustainable and nutritious food solutions can significantly impact global health. She has led numerous projects and established a Centre in Food Science, Food Processing, and Functional Foods in Argentina. She has participated in multiple research projects and attracted significant grant funding. She has had a long-term collaboration with Dr. Valtchev, Prof. Thomas Roberts, and Prof. Kaiser. Additionally, she has contributed to several research publications.

Contact details: valeria.messina@sydney.edu.au