Modeling, Control and Optimization of Food Fermentation Processes
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Process Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fermentative process; wine; optimization process; microbiology; software; design
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Topic aims to highlight recent advances in the modeling, monitoring, control, and optimization of food fermentation processes. We welcome contributions that explore innovative approaches to improving process efficiency, product quality, and sustainability through mathematical modeling, bioprocess control strategies, data-driven optimization, and the integration of novel analytical tools. We encourage submissions that address the following:
- Kinetic and mechanistic modeling of fermentation systems;
- Process monitoring using sensors, spectroscopy, or omics data;
- Advanced control and automation in fermentation;
- Optimization of microbial performance and product yield;
- Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in fermentation design and control;
- Sustainable and scalable fermentation strategies for the food industry.
This Topic seeks to connect fundamental research with industrial applications, promoting interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge microbiology, biotechnology, engineering, and data science.
Dr. María Victoria Mestre Furlani
Dr. Paola Maturano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fermentative process
- modeling
- control process
- design
- microorganisms
- bioprocess
- optimization
- food
- beverage
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