Food Waste Reduction and Management
Dr. Blaise Tardy
Objective: Minimize food waste and enhance waste management practices.
Key initiatives include:
- Develop innovative strategies to reduce food waste
- Enhance food waste management in the UAE
Functional Foods & Biotechnology
Dr. Mayssa Hachem
Objective: Harness the potential of functional foods and biotechnology to improve public health.
Key initiatives include:
- Develop functional foods using indigenous and sustainable ingredients
- Utilize advanced fermentation and bioprocessing techniques
- Create scalable production systems for nutraceuticals and bioactive compounds
Sustainable Food Production & Smart Agriculture
Prof. Teijun Zhang
Objective: Enhance food production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Key initiatives include:
- Integrate AI, IoT, and robotics for precision agriculture
- Develop efficient water management strategies for arid climates
- Implement scalable smart agriculture technologies adapted to UAE’s environment
Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Processing
Prof. Pau Loke Show
Objective: Ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Key initiatives include:
- Develop advanced contaminant detection systems
- Implement scalable blockchain systems for supply chain transparency
- Optimize food processing methods for enhanced quality and energy efficiency
- Align technologies with industry needs for practical adoption
