Gianfranco Mazzanti, Dalhousie University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Dalhousie University profile.

Latest papers

PD-based ADRC using time-varying gains: An application to microalgal-based bioprocess.
Journal of theoretical biology · 2025
Crystal Memory near Discontinuous Triacylglycerol Phase Transitions: Models, Metastable Regimes, and Critical Points
Molecules · 2020 · senior author

All 2 publications

Latest funding

Physical and chemical properties of semi-crystalline PUFA-rich oils
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Parameters for predicting the composition of nanocrystalline triglycerides under different processing conditions
NSERC · 2012 · Principal investigator
$100,000
GC system for analysis of fatty acids, biodiesel and volatile compounds
NSERC · 2010 · Co-investigator
$43,109

All 9 grants and awards

2 publications.

01

PD-based ADRC using time-varying gains: An application to microalgal-based bioprocess.

Sangregorio-Soto V, Mayorga Lancheros EY, Mazzanti G, Garzón-Castro CL

Journal of theoretical biology2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2025.112074 PMID: 40010537

02

Crystal Memory near Discontinuous Triacylglycerol Phase Transitions: Models, Metastable Regimes, and Critical Points

David A. Pink, Marjorie Ladd-Parada, Alejandro G. Marangoni, Gianfranco Mazzanti

Molecules20201 citationsSenior authorOpen Access

DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235631 PMID: 33265970

Physical and chemical properties of semi-crystalline PUFA-rich oils

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Mazzanti, Gianfranco

$25,000

Parameters for predicting the composition of nanocrystalline triglycerides under different processing conditions

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mazzanti, Gianfranco

$100,000

GC system for analysis of fatty acids, biodiesel and volatile compounds

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Budge, Suzanne

$43,109

HPLC sytem for analysis of lipids, carbohydrates and other bioactives

Co-investigatorNSERC2009Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Budge, Suzanne

$76,697

rheo-NMR system for crystallization studies

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Mazzanti, Gianfranco

$66,996

Research microscope for analysis of the structure and function of advanced bio-materials and food related microorganisms

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: TruelstrupHansen, Lisbeth

$44,741

Upgrade to optical shearing system

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Paulson, Allan

$24,962

Modelling the impact of processing conditions on the kinetics of self assembly of soft multicomponent materials: effects of shear flow

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mazzanti, Gianfranco

$148,300

Rheo-NMR+Scattering Research Facility

Principal investigatorCFI2007John R. Evans Leaders Fund: John R. Evans Leaders Fund – Funding for research infrastructure

Principal investigators: Mazzanti, Gianfranco

Keywords: Rheo-NMR, x-ray diffraction, Shear flow, Synchrotron, Multiphase anisotropic materials, Multicomponent crystallization, Food & Biopolymers, Modelling, Soft micro&nanostructures

$130,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Department of Food Science
Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science

Co-authors at Dalhousie University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Alejandro Marangoni

Department of Food Science

1 shared papers, latest 2020

David Pink

Department of Food Science

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Mazzanti, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "PD-based ADRC using time-varying gains: An application to microalgal-based bioprocess." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]