Charis M. Galanakis

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Total Citations

366

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About

Charis M. Galanakis is a leading figure at the intersection of food science, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. His research primarily focuses on the recovery of valuable compounds from food by-products, the development of sustainable food processing systems, and the transformative impact of Industry 4.0 on the food sector. Galanakis is best known for pioneering the "5-Stage Universal Recovery Process" for the efficient valorization of food waste, a framework that has become a cornerstone in the field of food waste management. His work has garnered exceptional global impact, with his most cited paper, "The fourth industrial revolution in the food industry—Part I: Industry 4.0 technologies," accumulating over 360 citations since 2022. This paper critically examines how technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain can address pressing challenges such as climate change, food loss, and pandemic risks. A prolific editor and author, Galanakis has edited numerous influential books and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal *Food and Bioproducts Processing*, solidifying his role as a key architect of a more resilient and technologically advanced global food system.