University of Leeds - UL
University of Leeds - UL
The University of Leeds, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. Leeds has more than 38,000 students including 12,000 international students from more than 130 countries, including exchange students. Leeds is ranked in the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021. The School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds is the leading food science and nutrition department in the UK.
ALLPreT team members
Prof Alan Mackie. Expert in food colloids and digestion. Alan's principal research interest is in tailoring of food structures for improved health benefits. This involves research in 1) using processing and formulation of protein systems to control nutrient release and regulate satiety, 2) investigating the role of fibre in the upper GI tract and 3) assessing structural and compostional factors affecting digestion and absorption kinetics in relation to risk factors for disease. He will co-supervise ESR 4.