Attila Gere
associate professor
Contact:
- email: gere.attila@uni-mate.hu
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Institute of Food Science and Technology
Institute of Food Science and Technology
Highest degree:
Doctorate
Degree name:
Doctor of Food Science
Area of expertise:
Agricultural sciences
Skills:
Attila Gere is an associate professor at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Institute of Food Science and Technology. He is affiliated with the Department of Postharvest, Supply Chain, Commerce, and Sensory Science. Attila Gere is a food scientist focusing on consumer decisions and food product development. His research focuses mainly on consumer sensory analysis including but not limited to novel (e.g., insect-based) food product and sensory/sensometric method developments. He has a strong focus on novel technologies, such as eye-tracking, face reading, virtual/mixed reality, and emotional responses to food products. These technologies help to solve problems related to sustainability in the food sector, therefore contributing to SDG #2. He is a member of a vivid international community of food scientists and is always open to new challenges. Attila currently lives in Budapest with his family and actively practices fatherhood. Throughout his career, Dr. Gere has supervised several PhD students, contributing to research in areas such as the non-destructive analytical and sensory evaluation of snacks and coffee, as well as the evaluation of sensory, nutritional, and techno-functional properties of insect-enriched foods. Within E³UDRES², he leads the MATE WP4 team and promotes international projects.