Biography:
- 1995-2000 BVSc in Veterinary Science, University of Alexandria
- 2001-2002 MSc in Meat Science & Technology, Uni. of Bristol
- 2002-2005 Technical Manager at RWM food group
- 2005-2008 PhD in Food Science, University College Dublin
- 2008-2010 Tesco Technical Account Manager, 2 Sisters FG
- 2011-2015 S. Lecturer in Food Production & Technology, RAU
- 2016-2022 S. Lecturer in Meat Science and Technology, HAU
- 2022- 2024 S. Lecturer in Livestock Health and Welfare, HAU
- 2025-present Principal Lecturer in Livestock Health and Welfare, HAU
Main fields of interest:
- Handling of animals, ante-mortem inspection, humane stunning and slaughtering.
- Post mortem changes to meat, the link between live animal handling, post mortem handling and their impact on public health and quality of finished meat product.
- Veterinary equivalence agreement between trading nations, food poverty, household food security, food rights and justice, both nationally and internationally; local food initiatives; evaluating policy intervention at local and national levels; practice of food ethics.
Professional Memberships
Previously member of Bristol Food Policy Council
Member of the Institute of Food Science and Technology
Fellow of the Higher Education Academcy
Animal Welfare Officer