Dr. Tamás Kocsis - MATE Research
Overview
Dr. Tamás Kocsis is an applied microbiologist whose research focuses on the interface of soil biology, food safety and analytical microbiology. His work explores the use of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for molecular fingerprinting of biological samples, including microorganisms, food matrices and soil organic matter. By analysing protein, lipid and metabolite profiles, he investigates microbial diversity in agro-ecosystems and develops rapid analytical approaches for food authenticity and microbial strain typing. His research also addresses the selection and characterisation of microorganisms relevant for fermentation and food safety. He is an active member of international professional organisations, including the American Society for Microbiology. He also serves as Associate Editor of the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (Agro-Food Safety section), contributing to the development and dissemination of research at the interface of microbiology, food science and agro-ecosystem studies.
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Publications
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, environmental and food microbiology, microbial fingerprinting, microbial food safety, soil health
Kocsis, T., Győrffy, A. & Pomázi, A. Application of MALDI-TOF MS and FT-IR spectroscopy in identification and antibiotic resistance profiling of lactic acid bacteria. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 109, 165 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-025-13550-x
Haider, A., Homlok, R., Farkas, C. M., & Kocsis, T. (2025). Characterizing Antimicrobial Effects of Radiation and Antibiotic Interactions on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Using MALDI-TOF MS. Antibiotics, 14(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14010041
Haider, A., Ringer, M., Kotroczó, Z., Mohácsi-Farkas, C., & Kocsis, T. (2023). The Current Level of MALDI-TOF MS Applications in the Detection of Microorganisms: A Short Review of Benefits and Limitations. Microbiology Research, 14(1), 80-90. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres14010008
Projects
Accelerating Innovation and Development of European Microbial Foods (Mic2Food)
The COST action aims to create a European research network to facilitate the development and market entry of new, safe microbial foods. The programme supports the identification of new microorganisms, the development of production processes and their industrial-scale application, as well as the processing, nutritional assessment, and regulatory environment of the products, while strengthening collaboration between academic research and industry.
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA24132/
