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Fermentation, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Life Cycle Assessment, openLCA, Risk assessment, Crisis preparedness, food supplements
Romania, Austria, Italy

Biography

Passionate about leveraging science for public health improvement. Expertise in food science, biotechnological research, with a particular interest in food toxicology and the One Health approach.

Experience:
o European Food Safety Authority: Reviewed and authored scientific documents, contributing to the organization's commitment to high-quality data synthesis and decision support.
o Inoqo GmbH: Explored innovative sustainable practices within the food industry, focusing on reducing environmental impact through the development of CO2 accounting standards and Life-Cycle Assessments (LCA).
o University of Agricultural Sciences: Led studies investigating the impact of yeast strains on beverage profiles, employing advanced analytical techniques to gain insights into flavour development and product quality.

Education & Skills:
o MSc: Food Quality Management & Safety in the Food Chain
o BSc: Food Science and Technology

Activities

Employment (3)

European Food Safety Authority: Parma, IT

2022-12 to present | Trainee (KNOW Unit)
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Alexandra-Costina Avîrvarei

Inoqo: Wien, Wien, AT

2022-04 to 2022-11 | Research intern in Life Cycle Assessment (Data team)
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University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca: Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, RO

2022-02 to 2022-11 | Research student (Food science)
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Education and qualifications (3)

University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca: Cluj-Napoca, RO

2021-10-01 to 2023-07-15 | Master of Science-Food Quality Management (Food science and Technology)
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Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Institut für Lebensmittelwissenschaften: Wien, Wien, AT

2021-10-01 to 2022-07-30 | Master of Science- Safety in the Food Chain (Food science )
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University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca: Cluj-Napoca, RO: Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, RO

2017-10-01 to 2021-07-15 | Engineer (Food science and Technology)
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Works (6)

Contaminants Found in Non-Alcoholic Fermented Cereal-Based Beverages

2024-04-01 | Book chapter
Contributors: Teodora Emilia Coldea; Elena Mudura; Alexandra Costina Avîrvarei; Alexandra Mihaela Ailoaiei; Carmen Rodica Pop; Oana Lelia Pop; Călina Ciont; Liana Claudia Salanță; Anamaria Pop; Mihaela Mihai et al.
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Fruit Pomaces as Valuable By-Products of Wine and Cider Industries

Sustainable Development and Biodiversity
2023 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9789811987731
Part of ISBN: 9789811987748
Part of ISSN: 2352-474X
Part of ISSN: 2352-4758
Contributors: Elisabeta-Irina Geană; Teodora Emilia Coldea; Alexandra-Costina Avîrvarei; Elena Mudura; Carmen Rodica Pop; Oana Lelia Pop; Călina Ciont; Liana Claudia Salanță; Anamaria Călugăr; Mihaela Mihai et al.
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2023 Crisis Preparedness Training: Annual Report

EFSA Supporting Publications
2023-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Jen Upton; Alexandra Costina Avîrvarei; Bernard Bottex; Alexandros Georganas; Milen Georgiev; Julia Johnson; Georgia Gkrintzali
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EFSA – EU‐ANSA crisis preparedness training

EFSA Supporting Publications
2023-08 | Journal article
Contributors: ; Alexandra Costina Avîrvarei; Bernard Bottex; Milen Georgiev; Julia Johnson; Jen Upton
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Contribution of Saccharomyces and Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts on the Volatile and Phenolic Profiles of Rosehip Mead

Antioxidants
2023-07-19 | Journal article
Contributors: Alexandra-Costina Avîrvarei; Carmen Rodica Pop; Elena Mudura; Floricuța Ranga; Simona-Codruța Hegheș; Emese Gal; Haifeng Zhao; Anca Corina Fărcaș; Maria Simona Chiș; Teodora Emilia Coldea
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Fruit-Based Fermented Beverages: Contamination Sources and Emerging Technologies Applied to Assure Their Safety

Foods
2023-02-16 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2304-8158
Contributors: Alexandra Costina Avîrvarei; Liana Salanta; Carmen Pop; Elena Mudura; Antonella Pasqualone; Ofélia Anjos; Natalia Barboza; Jessie Usaga; Pompei-Cosmin Darab; Cristina Burja-Udrea et al.
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