Chief Investigators
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Prof Nenad Naumovski
Professor Food Science & Human Nutrition (Singapore Institute of Technology)
Team lead and Co-founder of the FFNR Laboratory
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Prof Andrew McKune
Professor in Sport & Exercise Science (University of Canberra)
Team lead and Co-Founder of the FFNR Laboratory
Associate Investigators
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Dr Bridgette J Wilson
Assistant Professor Nutrition & Dietetics
(Singapore Institute of Technology)
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Assoc Prof Michal Botek
Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology
Palacky University in Olomouc (Czechia)
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Dr Yang Wai Yew
Senior Lecturer Nutrition & Dietetics
International Medical University (Malaysia) -
Dr Nima Gunness
Lecturer (Nutritional Sciences)
Murdoch University
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Dr Rati Jani
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics
Griffith University
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Dr Siraphat Taesuwan
Assistant Professor Nutrition & Dietetics
Chiang Mai University (Thailand)
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Dr Katie Speer
Post-Doctoral Clinical Trial Coordinator
(University of Canberra)
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Dr Matina Kouvari
Post Doctoral Resarcher
Harokopio University of Athens
External Collaborators
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Prof Demosthenes Panagiotakos
Professor (Epidemiology & Research)
Harokopio University (Greece) -
Prof Constantino Stathopoulos
Professor (Food Technology)
Murdoch University
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A/Prof Domenico Sergi
Associate Professor (Human Nutrition)
University of Ferrara (Italy) -
A/Prof Senaka Ranadheera
Associate Professor (Food Processing)
University of Melbourne -
Dr Wolfgang Marx
Senior Research Fellow
Deakin University -
Dr Nikolaj Travica
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Deakin University -
Prof Jelena Popović-Đorđević
Professor (Chemistry & Biochemistry) University of Belgrade
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A/Prof Suwimol Chockchaisawasdee
Associate Professor in Food Science
Murdoch University
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A/Prof Mary Bushell
Clinical Associate Professor (Pharmacy)
University of Canberra
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Prof Mark Naunton
Professor Pharmacy
University of Canberra
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Dr Roshan Rigby
PhD; APD; Lecturer & Researcher
(Griffith University)
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Dr Rati Jani
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics
(Griffith University)
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Prof Subhadra Mandalika
College of Home Science
(Nirmala Niketan)
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Dr Meenal Mavinkurve
Senior Lecturer
(International Medical University)
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Prof Chee-Onn Leong
Professor
(International Medical University)
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Dr Chong Pei Nee
Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics
(International Medical University)
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A/Prof Dale Rae
Associate Professor
(University of Cape Town, RSA)
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A/Prof Jane Kellett
Associate Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics
(University of Canberra)
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A/Prof Rachel Bacon
Associate Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics
(University of Canberra)
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Dr Scott Teasdale
Senior Research Fellow
(UNSW Sydney)
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Prof Nick Brown
Professor
(QUT)
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A/Prof Kellie Toohey
Associate Professor
(Southern Cross University)
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A/Prof Phil Kavanagh
Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology
(University of Canberra)
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A/Prof Joe Northey
Associate Professor
(University of Canberra)
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Dr Jackson Williams
Therapeutic Goods Administration
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A/Prof Nathan D'Cunha
Associate Professor
(University of Canberra)
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Dr Siphamandla Nyawose
Lecturer
(UKZN, RSA)
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Dr Hollie Speer
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
(University of Sydney)
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Dr Xing Zheng
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
(Wenzhou Medical University)
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Prof Stuart Semple
Professor in Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation
(University of Canberra)
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Dr Ekavi Georgousopoulou
Assistant Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics
(University of Canberra)
Research Students
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Mrs Amanda Bulman
PhD Student
(Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Canberra
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Ms Brittanny Harriden
PhD Student
(Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Canberra
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Ms Harshini Meegaswatte
PhD Student
(Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Canberra
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Ms Rachel Venn
PhD Student
(Sport and Exercise)
University of Canberra
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Ms ELizabeth Low
PhD Student
(Nutrition & Dietetics)
University of Canberra
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Mr Jay Calder
PhD Student
(Sport and Exercise)
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Miss Rachael March
Masters in Pharmacy Student
(University of Canberra)
Team Alumni & Recent Graduates
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Dr Katie Speer
PhD University of Canberra
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Dr Nathan D'Cunha
PhD University of Canberra
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Dr Jackson Williams
PhD University of Canberra
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Dr Maddy Hunter
PhD University of Canberra
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Dr Hollie Speer
PhD University of canberra
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Dr Andrew Warrilow
PhD University of Canberra
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Ms Grace Thomas
Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics
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Dr Siphamandla Nyawose
PhD University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
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Dr Xing Zheng
PhD Institute of Apiculture Research
Students working on various projects
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Cognitive Boost Project (2026)
Lalithhaa Anjii D/O Thiruchelvam, Don Lee Jun Xiong, Ng Shu Zhen, Chua Sin Yee, Tang Yu Xuan, and Khor Ying En (From Left-Right)
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Muscle Recovery Project (2026)
Bernice Lim Ke Ru, Ton Jing Wen, Yu Xuan Xuan, Li Cai Zhi Min, Ng Axel (From Left-Right)