Yann DEMARIGNY

Professor and researcher in microbiology, food microbiology, dairy technology, and sensory analysis

Expertise

Microbiology, food microbiology, dairy technology and sensory analysis, fermentation

Research unit

BioDyMIA

Keywords

Food microbiology, food and dairy technology, experimental design, and sensory analysis.

Ongoing or recently completed projects

  • SMARTIB project (since 2023) : Online monitoring of fermenters using spectral methods and other sensors to optimize processes. Project led by ADISSEO in partnership with a consortium of companies, UCBL1, and Isara (BioDyMIA)
  • Use of the Néose® sensor (portable electronic nose) to monitor the aromatic quality of Comté cheese during ripening. Led in partnership with the CIGC
  • Development of strains to combat weeds on sports turf : project led in association with the company Team Green
  • Development of innovative fermented products : development of a texturizing strain used as an ingredient in food production
  • Improvement of the preservation of fresh food products without additives. Project sponsored by an industrial partner

Doctorates defended within the laboratory

  • Marion Dalmasso (2006-2009): Study of the influence of inoculation on the complexity of sourdough cultures. Application to uncooked pressed cheese and mixed lactic-dominant cheese models. (University of Savoie)
  • Annabelle Vera (2008-2011): Study of the sourdough ecosystem in bread making. Impact of fermentation scale on the physicochemical and microbiological composition of sourdoughs (UCB Lyon 1)
  • Laetitia Gemelas (2012-2015): Development of lactic acid bacteria sourdoughs for flavoring pastries, breads, and Viennese pastries (UCB Lyon 1)
  • Justine Godart (2017-2020): Fermentation for the recovery of agri-food industry by-products (UCB Lyon 1)
  • César Rodriguez Fano (2024-2027): Study of a fermentation stage using spectral methods for its optimization (UCB Lyon I)

Professional experience and education

  • 1997 : PhD in Food Science, specializing in Microbiology (University of Burgundy Franche Comté)
  • 2012 : Accreditation to supervise research (UCB Lyon1)
  • 2018 : Coordinator of the ISARA AgroLab platform, bringing together laboratories specializing in microbiology, chemistry, physics, biology, automation, and food technology: 11 teachers, teacher-researchers, and technicians
  • SST / PSSM

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