Michaela Dvorakova is a dedicated chemist with a focus on food science and sustainability. She holds a Master’s degree from UCT Prague, specializing in Chemistry and Analysis of Food and Food Products.
Michaela began her professional career in a brewery as a Lab Assistant in the analytical and microbiology lab, where she conducted detailed chemical and microbiological analyses to ensure the quality and safety of brewery products. She then advanced to a position as a Sample Administrator at Quinta-Analytica, a pharmaceutical company, where she managed and organized various samples, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
Her most recent role was as a Junior Specialist in R&D at Heaven Labs, where she played a key role in developing innovative products such as Mana drinks and vegan burgers. Her work at Heaven Labs emphasized the importance of sustainable food alternatives, aligning with her commitment to environmental consciousness and health.
Articles written by Michaela Dvorakova
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Why are food additives getting banned? (Part 1)
Food additives improve food shelf life and appearance, increase food…
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Potential Health Risks of Food Packaging: Paper and Glass
Chemical interactions between packaging and food products might pose potential…
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Food Additives and GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe): what does that really mean?
Food additives that are approved for human consumption require safety…
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Food additives: Banned worldwide, but permitted in New Zealand
Some of the food additives that we can still find…
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Why are food additives getting banned? (Part 1)
Food additives improve food shelf life and appearance, increase food…
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Potential Health Risks of Food Packaging: Paper and Glass
Chemical interactions between packaging and food products might pose potential…
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Food Additives and GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe): what does that really mean?
Food additives that are approved for human consumption require safety…
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Food additives: Banned worldwide, but permitted in New Zealand
Some of the food additives that we can still find…
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Why are food additives getting banned? (Part 1)
Food additives improve food shelf life and appearance, increase food…
Publications
Articles:
- Dvorakova M. (2021). Evaluation of Sensory Quality of Water for the Food Industry with a Focus on the Content of Metal Ions. Master’s Thesis, UCT Prague.
- Dvorakova M. (2019). The Influence of the Chemical Structure of Fragrances and Flavors on Organoleptic Properties of Food. Bachelor’s Thesis, UCT Prague.
Qualifications
- 2019–2021 Master of Science in Chemistry and Analysis of Food and Food Products, UCT Prague, Czech Republic.
- 2016–2019 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Analysis of Food, UCT Prague, Czech Republic.
Professional Interests & Specialist Areas
- Sustainable Food Production
- Vegan Food Development
- Sensory Analysis of Food and Beverages
- Chemistry and Microbiology in Food Industry
- Traveling and Cultural Exchange in Food Practices
