Speaker details
Antimicrobials for food applications - Seminar, 26 May 2010
Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD, UK
Peter Finan
Stephenson Group
Peter has worked for the Stephenson Group since 2002, where his role has been to introduce new technologies throughout the divisions of the company. Before joining the Stephenson Group, Peter worked for Thomson Research Associates in a development and marketing role for their Ultra-Fresh range of antimicrobial technologies.
Peter has a keen interest in antimicrobial technologies, and has spent several years researching the applications of novel solutions, most recently in the food application sector, and more specifically in the decontamination of fresh produce.
Mark Tur
Copper Development Association
Mark trained as a Metallurgist before the less industrial title of Materials Scientist became the norm. He has predominantly worked in manufacturing with much time spent in Product and Business Development and has a number of patents to his name.
He has wide experience in managing teams in many fields including Technical, Sales and General Management. He wrapped up his formal training with an MBA and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Mark has been working with Copper Development Association for over three years. Much of this time has been spent setting up the copper alloy Clinical Trial at Selly Oak with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. That trail has now reported positive initial findings and embarked on further studies. Mark is currently working with the Department of Health to assess the influence of the environment in the development of infections.
Neil McClelland
Nanopool GmbH
Neil McClelland has been working as an independent project manager for over 10 years. Moving from a background in Psychology and Education he has also worked within the field of International Management Training and Product Design. (He has also worked as viticulteur, having managed a vin yard in France for 4 years) Neil has been the Project Manager for Nanopool GmbH since 2005.
Dr Richard Hastings
Microbiologist, BioCote Ltd.
Richard Hastings is a qualified microbiologist and possesses a PhD in microbiology (University of Liverpool, 1996). Richard has worked various microbiological laboratories including medical and environmental, concentrating on university research investigating the molecular ecology of key microbial groups. Richard has published and delivered numerous papers to the scientific community and is currently active in conducting laboratory research investigating novel aspects of antimicrobial silver technology in collaboration with a number leading of UK universities.
Dr George Kellie
KellieSolutionsTM
Dr George Kellie is chairman of KellieSolutionsTM, a leading UK marketing and technology company. Dr Kellie´s businesses have been in existence for nearly 20 years and have a strong reputation and expertise in plastics, packaging, and sustainability strategies. KellieSolutionsTM has been focussed on the detailed analysis and evaluation of advanced new technologies in packaging, paper, and plastics films on a world-wide basis.
In the field of sustainable materials, KellieSolutionsTM has been particularly active, working on advanced materials in packaging, film, sheet and fibre form. Dr Kellie is actively involved in generating new sustainable solutions across a broad range of applications for major international clients.
Recent work has included submissions on nanotechnology to the House of Lords Science & Technology Committee plus advanced programmes on antibacterial treatments.
Dr Kellie has been a participant at some of the plastics and packaging industries´ most prestigious events over the last five years.
Linda Everis
Campden BRI
Linda Everis joined Campden BRI in 1995 as a Senior Technician in the Microbiological Analytical Services group having graduated from the University of Wales Aberystwyth with a BSc in Biology.
Currently a Principle Research Officer in the Preservation and Spoilage group in the Microbiology department at Campden BRI, Linda's key areas of responsibility include:
- Predictive microbiology
- Challenge testing
- Shelf life analyses
- Fresh produce decontamination
As manager of the successful Acid Preservation Research Club she was involved with the development of microbial models that help predict microbiological spoilage of acidified products. Linda lectures on shelf life, challenge testing and predictive microbiology, for the many training courses and seminars that take place at Campden BRI and has been author and co-author of articles and papers for a variety of microbiological publications and Campden BRI reports. She also managed the Washing and Decontamination of Fresh Produce Forum and has managed a range of projects both contract and research, in the area of fresh produce decontamination.
Philip Richardson
Campden BRI
Philip Richardson is Head of the Food Manufacturing Technologies Department at Campden BRI. By background he is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and has practical and managerial experience gained from working in the food industry and also in a number of roles during his 25 years at CCFRA.
During his career at CCFRA, his research activities have focused on aseptic technology, canning, microwave heating, process simulation and sensors and process control
He has been involved in the development of safe reheating strategies for food products, an activity that led to him being awarded an industrial prize for scientific excellence.
He has an extensive publication list in a broad range of areas related to food manufacturing including three edited collections specifically on thermal processing.
His current responsibilities are for the team at Campden BRI supporting the food industry in process development, product development, food packaging and with HACCP/QA services.
These consultancy, training and research activities whilst focused in the UK are global. He has been involved in a number of European R&D programmes helping to build the RA's involvement in international R&D related to food processing technologies. He is currently active working internationally for Campden BRI in many countries including Mexico and South Africa.
