Outstanding students

Ellie Read, BSc Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training
Read about Ellie's highly successful new product development internship with Graze, and the support she received from the Department during her internship.

The Yasai Caulirice Sushi Team

Liwen Zheng, MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance

Rachel Jamieson, MSc Food Science

Kshama Khandige, MSc Food Science
Inspiring alumni

Lorna Kuriakose, Flavourist at Givaudan

Ben Hills, Head of Technical at Bigham's

Hannah Pettit, Junior Technical Manager at Ella's Kitchen

Louisa Andrews, Quality Systems Manager at Premier Foods
Discover how the combined science and business skills Louisa learned at Reading set her apart from other graduates.

Faye Wheller, Science teacher

Ewen Trafford, British Nutrition Foundation
Meet our academic and teaching staff

Dr Colette Fagan
Dr Colette Fagan is Associate Professor in Food Processing and Head of the Food Processing Centre. Colette is an expert in industrial microbiology and engineering technology.

Professor Jeremy Spencer

Dr Luke Bell

Professor Lisa Methven

Professor Julie Lovegrove
Professor Julie Lovegrove is an award-winning researcher and Head of the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition.