EcoFoodLab is a laboratory under the supervision of Dr Sergey Mikhaylin, professor at Food Science Department in the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences of Université Laval since 2017. Dr Mikhaylin is also a researcher at the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Dairy science and technology research center (STELA), International Associated Laboratory in Bioproduction of Natural Antimicrobials (LIAAN) and GastronomiQc Lab, Joint Research Unit.
Dr Mikhaylin's scientific program is structured around eco-efficiency and sustainability in the food sector. This main axis is integrated in all projects carried out in EcoFoodLab, notably projects that are related to high voltage electrical treatment (pulsed electric fields and electric arc), by-products valorization and waste management and also improvement of practices in the foodservice sector. In addition, Dr. Mikhaylin is the Principal Investigator of an NSERC Alliance grant, which enables him to lead various projects aimed at increasing eco-efficiency in Canadian food services (EcoNutriMeal).
EcoFoodLab welcomes students from several levels of study, postdoctoral fellows and research professionnals.
2025 Christmas activity
To celebrate the holiday season, several activities were organized for team members. The day began with sports activities at the PEPS, where participants had the opportunity to play badminton and wallyball.
A potluck lunch followed, allowing…
Inclusing writing training
As part of the team’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles into its activities, a training session on inclusive writing was offered to team members.
Led by Marie-José Naud, Advisor for…
Our activities
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Collaborators and partners
Several researchers and partners collaborate on the team's projects.
