Year | Citation |
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2021 | Gut, A. M., Vasiljevic, T., Yeager, T., & Donkor, O. N. (210701). Kefir characteristics and antibacterial properties - Potential applications in control of enteric bacterial infection. International Dairy Journal, 118 |
2021 | Kaur, S., Huppertz, T., & Vasiljevic, T. (210701). Milk protein hydrolysis by actinidin: Influence of protein source and hydrolysis conditions. International Dairy Journal, 118 |
2021 | Daniloski, D., Petkoska, A. T., Lee, N. A., Bekhit, A. ED., Carne, A., Vaskoska, R., & Vasiljevic, T. (210501). Active edible packaging based on milk proteins: A route to carry and deliver nutraceuticals. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 111 (688-705). |
2021 | Daniloski, D., Cunha, N. MD., McCarthy, N. A., O'Callaghan, T. F., McParland, S., & Vasiljevic, T. (210501). Health-related outcomes of genetic polymorphism of bovine -casein variants: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 111 (233-248). |
2021 | Markoska, T., Huppertz, T., & Vasiljevic, T. (210401). Influence of pH and solids content on heat-induced changes in structural arrangements of proteins in milk. Mljekarstvo, 71(2), (95-102). |
2021 | Bogahawaththa, D., Trajkovska, B., Markoska, T., & Vasiljevic, T. (210301). Effects of pressurized thermal processing on native proteins of raw skim milk and its concentrate. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(3), (2834-2842). |
2021 | Sharp, E., D'Cunha, N. M., Ranadheera, C. S., Vasiljevic, T., Panagiotakos, D. B., & Naumovski, N. (210301). Effects of lactose-free and low-lactose dairy on symptoms of gastrointestinal health: A systematic review. International Dairy Journal, 114 |
2021 | Grewal, M. K., Vasiljevic, T., & Huppertz, T. (210101). Influence of calcium and magnesium on the secondary structure in solutions of individual caseins and binary casein mixtures. International Dairy Journal, 112 |
2020 | Wijayasinghe, R., Bogahawaththa, D., Chandrapala, J., & Vasiljevic, T. (201201). Crystallization behavior and crystal properties of lactose as affected by lactic, citric, or phosphoric acid. Journal of Dairy Science, 103(12), (11050-11061). |
2020 | Bogahawaththa, D., & Vasiljevic, T. (201101). Denaturation of selected bioactive whey proteins during pasteurization and their ability to modulate milk immunogenicity. Journal of Dairy Research, 87(4), (484-487). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Dairy science and technology
- Physical chemistry of foods
- Food biotechnology and engineering
Not available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Todor Vasiljevic
Todor has over 30 years of research, consulting and teaching experience in various academic roles working closely with the food industry. After his Bachelor of Engineering with Food Technology Major, he specialised in dairy science, completing his doctorate at the University of Alberta, Canada. In 2003, he joined VU where he was instrumental in establishing a prominent presence of food science.
For the past 16 years, he has been leading the research and teaching entities in the food science programs at Victoria University. Under his leadership, Advanced Food Systems Research Unit has become a benchmark for fundamental and commercial research for the food clusters in rural Australia. The main focus of Todor’s work has been on providing integrated solutions to contemporary issues, mainly in the dairy industry, ensuring innovative processing and contributing to safe and sustainable food supply.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Alberta, Canda
- BEng, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Key publications
Todor has over 183 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Todor's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 161)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2020
Functionalising Pea Proteins by Microparticulation
From: Société des Produits Nestlé
For period: 2020-2021
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Not disclosed |
2019
Impact of Smart Vacuum-Sealing Lid on the Shelf Life of Infant Formula
From: Real Technology Australia Pty Ltd
For period: 2019-2019
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Not disclosed |
2018
Development of a dairy fermented drink
From: Arctic Snap Pty Ltd
For period: 2018-2018
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Not disclosed |
Controlled Digestion and Absorption of Whey Proteins for Improved Muscular Health
From: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group
Other investigators: Prof Andrew Mcainch
For period: 2018-2019
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Not disclosed |
From Fresh to Dry - Developing a Process for Manufacturing a Meringue (Pavlova) from Egg White Powder
From: Country Chef Bakeries Pty Ltd ABN: 83 776 954 731
For period: 2018-2019
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Not disclosed |
2017
Development of Vegan Burger
From: Stagono Grant
For period: 2017-2018
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Not disclosed |
2016
Diversifying utilisation by value adding to a leguminous crop
From: Ward McKenzies Funds, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Commonwealth), College of Health and Biomedicine
For period: 2016-2017
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Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Not available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
No. of students | Study level | Role |
---|---|---|
11 | PhD | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
3 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
3 | PhD by Publication | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
1 | PhD by Publication | Associate supervisor |
5 | Masters by Research | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
1 | Not Specified | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
Students & level | Role |
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PhD (11) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
PhD (3) | Associate supervisor |
PhD by Publication (3) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
PhD by Publication (1) | Associate supervisor |
Masters by Research (5) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Not Specified (1) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
No. of students | Study level | Role |
---|---|---|
3 | PhD by Publication | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
4 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
15 | PhD | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
1 | Masters by Research | Withdrawn supervisor |
1 | Masters by Research | Not Specified supervisor |
2 | Masters by Research | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
Students & level | Role |
---|---|
PhD by Publication (3) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
PhD (4) | Associate supervisor |
PhD (15) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
Masters by Research (1) | Withdrawn supervisor |
Masters by Research (1) | Not Specified supervisor |
Masters by Research (2) | Principal Supervisor supervisor |
Key academic roles
Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
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Jan 2014 - Present |
Professor
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Victoria University |
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 |
Associate Professor
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School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Victoria University |
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 |
Senior Lecturer
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School of Molecular Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Victoria University |
Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
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Jan 2014 -
Present
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Professor
Victoria University |
Jan 2010 -
Dec 2013
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Associate Professor
School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Victoria University |
Jan 2006 -
Dec 2009
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Senior Lecturer
School of Molecular Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Victoria University |
Awards
Year | Award |
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2019 |
Teagasc Walsh Fellowship - Teagasc, Ireland |
2018 |
Endeavour Executive Fellowship - Department of Education, Australian Government |
2019 |
Vice Chancellor’s Peak Award Winner, Excellence in Research and Research Training (Research for Staff) - Victoria University |
Keynote and invited speeches
Year | Title/Description |
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2019 |
Tailoring milk protein functionality Plenary lecture. 15th International Hydrocolloids Conference, 2–5 March 2020, Melbourne, Australia |
2019 |
Protein stability during processing and storage 11th NIZO Dairy Conference, Milk Protein Functionality, 8–11 October 2019, Papendal, The Netherlands |
2017 |
Whey protein ingredients: impact of whey source on processing and functionality International Whey Conference. 17–20 September 2017, Chicago, USA |
2016 |
High-value protein product opportunities – protein stability in sports drinks 49th Annual AIFST Convention – ‘The Pulse of the Industry’, 27–28 June 2016, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia |
2015 |
Shelf life considerations and its impacts on regulation and standards Food Regulations and Labelling Standards Conference 2015, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia |
Professional memberships
- Member, Institute of Food Technologists
- Member, American Dairy Science Association
- Member, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated