Our people

Our team consists of researchers who contribute their expertise to deliver innovative and practical solutions - from developing sustainable food products with greater health benefits with consideration of sensory science, to exploring the role of microorganisms in food products, food safety and the environment.

Brent Seale

Academic research staff

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Michelle Yoo

Academic research staff

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Nazimah Hamid

Academic research staff

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Rasangi Sabaragamuwa

Academic research staff

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Rothman Kam

Academic research staff

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Thao Le

Academic research staff

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Adrian Owens

Technical staff

Eileen Kitundu

Technical staff

Meie Zou

Technical staff

Saeedeh Sadooghy-Saraby

Technical staff

Tony Chen

Technical staff

Great graduatesHannah GuTechnical Manager, Loft FoodsBachelor of ScienceShe has always been passionate about food, says Hannah Gu who came to AUT as an international student from Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, in China.She has always been passionate about food, says food science alumna Hannah Gu who came to AUT as an international student from Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, in China. After graduating from AUT in 2016, Hannah now works as a technical manager at Loft Foods, which produces over 1,000 commercial-grade sauces.

Great graduatesEmma LockieBachelor of Science
Master of ScienceScience is something she has always been inspired by, says Emma Lockie who came to AUT to study a food science and is now enrolled in a Master of Science.Science is something she has always been inspired by, says Emma Lockie who came to AUT to study a food science and is now enrolled in a Master of Science.

Great graduatesKeegan ChessumDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)He enjoys being able to combine his love of food with this love of science, says Keegan Chessum who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Science in Food Science.He enjoys being able to combine his love of food with this love of science, says Keegan Chessum who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Science in Food Science.

Making a difference

The AUT Centre for Future Foods has a world-class level of research outputs with successful postgraduate students who are making a difference in the food industries.

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