Eva-Maria Schmid (She/Her)
Lecturer

Organisation unit

College of Sciences School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Location

Adelaide University
Profile of Eva-Maria Schmid

About me

I am a Food Scientist with a robust academic background in biological-chemical and engineering perspectives from Technical University of Munich (TUM, Germany) and RMIT University (Australia).

  • I specialised in biopolymer science at TUM, with a particular focus on dairy proteins and membrane filtration technologies, and further extended my expertise at the Fraunhofer Institute through work on enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE) for protein recovery from algae.
  • During my Ph.D. candidature, I worked extensively on extrusion technology for meat analogue development, which ignited a strong interest in sustainable, plant-based proteins derived from legumes and pulses.
  • Specifically, my scientific direction encompasses the extraction,  physico-chemical characterisation, and integration of soy, pea and faba bean proteins into food products as novel ingredients.

Beyond research, I am deeply committed to mentoring and tutoring students.
As an Associate Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, I am dedicated to fostering high-quality learning outcomes and inspiring the next generation of food scientists.

  • Wiley - Top Downloaded Article: Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety · Jan. 2023
  • Student Award - Presentation at Australasian Grain Science Association (AGSA) · Aug. 2024

  • Student Assistant - Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging · Aug. 2017 - Apr. 2018
  • Senior Laboratory Demonstrator - RMIT University · Mar. 2021 - Nov. 2024
  • Postdoctoral Research Assistant - RMIT University · June 2024 - Mar. 2024
  • Associate Lecturer - The University of Adelaide/Adelaide University · Apr. 2024 - ongoing

  • SCIE 0040 - Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • FOOD 3011 - Food Product Development III
  • FOOD 1000 - Introduction to Food Science & Technology
  • CHEM X200 - Food Chemistry
Last updated on 13/01/2026 by Eva-Maria Schmid