I'm interested in collaborating with researchers from other EU institutions working on green food processing technologies, particularly in the application of pulsed electric fields (PEF) for structural modification of milk proteins such as casein and whey. Our research focuses on developing sustainable, bio-based packaging materials and edible films derived from dairy by-products, contributing to circular food processing systems. We seek partners with complementary expertise in food packaging innovation, valorisation of dairy side-streams, novel green processing technologies (e.g., ultrasound, high-pressure processing), or consumer acceptance studies to build a strong transnational consortium under Topic 2. LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-taha-ba4583117

The Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) is the largest state-owned scientific research institution in the Baltic states, operating across 50 laboratories in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Preila, with approximately 700 staff including ~500 PhD-holding researchers and 111 doctoral candidates. FTMC conducts fundamental and applied research in bio- and nanotechnologies, organic chemistry, electrochemical materials, and functional materials, with an active Food Research division focused on innovative processing technologies. Research activities relevant to this call include pulsed electric field (PEF) applications, milk protein chemistry (casein and whey), edible film and bioplastic development from food by-products, and thermal and structural characterization (DSC, XRD, SEM, Spectroscopy). FTMC has extensive experience in EU-funded transnational R&D projects and has provided research and technology services to over 359 companies across 20+ countries since 2018.