Institute of Food Research, UK
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Areas of Expertise Studying ultrastructure of starch using a range of microscopies; researching bio-activity of cell-wall polysaccharides (e.g. pectin or ß-glucans); use of natural polysaccharides in the design and nano-assembly of coatings, barriers, encapsulation and release devices; deconstruction of plant cell walls and utilization of products; studying nature of interactions between cell wall biopolymers to the apply the knowledge in designing new biomaterials. Facilities Co-located and collaborative relationship with the John Innes Centre (JIC), Europe’s largest and most successful independent centre of excellence for plant and microbial science. Scope of Research / Training
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