Chair of Food Engineering

The Chair of Food Engineering at the TUD Dresden University of Technology is dedicated to the comprehensive research and development of sustainable food innovations. The focus is on the conversion of agricultural raw materials into high-quality, safe and sustainable food products, with technological issues being addressed at the interface between engineering and natural sciences.

Particular emphasis is placed on research into the structural elucidation and functionalization of biomacromolecules and the optimization of food processes. The aim is to make food production more efficient and environmentally friendly through innovative approaches such as upcycling, zero-waste concepts and the integration of modern simulation techniques. The Chair attaches great importance to the promotion of early-career researchers and cooperation with the food industry as well as national and international research partners. With a strong focus on the structure-process-property relationships in food, the Chair makes an important contribution to food security and climate protection.

The degree program in Process and Natural Materials Engineering with a specialization in Food Engineering at TU Dresden aims to train engineers who can work in an interdisciplinary manner in food production. A special feature is the in-depth training in process engineering, which gives graduates a profound understanding of the process engineering requirements as well as the biological-chemical processes in food processing. Elective modules allow students to set individual priorities and a compulsory practical component in companies enables students to gain valuable practical work experience. The degree program, including the specialization, can be completed as a bachelor's degree (6 semesters), a diploma degree (10 semesters) or as a postgraduate degree with a diploma (5 semesters).