Linnea Apelman

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Sweden – Swedish Sensory Network (SSN) Title of the thesis: The role of olfaction in healthy eating among children Supervisors: Pernilla Sandvik, Uppsala University Name of the PhD Program: Individual PhD Program Affiliation of the PhD candidate and country: Uppsala University, Sweden Year of starting and […]

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Saumya Sood

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: United Kingdom – UK IFST Sensory Science Group Title of the thesis: Understanding the mechanism for saltiness perception of samphire as a salt substitute Supervisors: Prof. Lisa Methven, Dr. Qiaofen Cheng, University of Reading Name of the PhD Program: Food and Nutrition Science Affiliation of the […]

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Stergios Melios

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Ireland – Sensory Food Network Ireland Title of the thesis: Understanding how food formulation, eating contexts, and cultural influences shape the sensory and emotional perceptions of healthier meat products, including nitrite-reduced and nitrite-free cured meats, meat hybrids, and vegan meat alternatives. Supervisors: Dr. Emily Crofton, Teagasc […]

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Louveau Anne

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: France – Société Française d’Analyse Sensorielle (SFAS) Title of the thesis: Impact of gastronomic and culinary incentive strategies to change the eating habits of consumers at home and increase the consumption of pulses Supervisors: Symoneaux Ronan – ESA Angers Name of the PhD Program: Consumer science, […]

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Mar Girò-Candanedo

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Spain – Spanish Professionals Association of Sensory Science (AEPAS) Title of the thesis: Systems of Characterization and Communication of the quality and nutritional composition of food for consumers and the food industry Supervisors: Luis Guerrero (IRTA); Elena Fulladosa (IRTA) Name of the PhD Program: Food Quality […]

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Hannah McNeill

National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: United Kingdom – UK IFST Sensory Science Group Title of the thesis: Exploring the association between temperature and sweetness perception and the role of different composition on sweetness perception Supervisors: Qian Yang, Rebecca Ford, Ian Fisk Name of the PhD Program: PhD in Biosciences Affiliation of […]

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Yuchen Zang

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: United Kingdom – UK IFST Sensory Science Group Title of the thesis: Explore consumer emotional responses towards protein alternatives via explicit and implicit methods Supervisors: Dr Margaret Thibodeau, Dr Rebecca Ford and Dr Qian Yang Name of the PhD Program: PhD Sensory Science Affiliation of the […]

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Miriam Garcia Valencia

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Norwegian Sensory Society (NSN) Title of the thesis: Upcycled food: consumer acceptance of new ingredients from rest raw materials Supervisors: Paula Varela, Mari Gaarder and Themis Altintzoglou Name of the PhD Program: Food Science Affiliation of the PhD candidate and country: Nofima – Norwegian Institute of […]

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Kristine Svartebekk Myhrer

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Norwegian Sensory Society (NSN) Title of the thesis: Designing household food waste interventions to achieve behaviour change Supervisors: Valerie Lengard Almli, Mari Øvrum Gaarder, Siv Kjølsrud Bøhn Name of the PhD Program: Life and Food Sciences Affiliation of the PhD candidate and country: Nofima – Norwegian […]

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Lene Waldenstrøm

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National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Norwegian Sensory Society (NSN) Title of the thesis: Combining technology, consumer insight and sensory science in optimization and validation of sustainable and controversial food processing and development – a case study focusing on smoke-flavoring of cold-smoked salmon Supervisors: Associate Professor Jørgen Lerfall, NTNU – IBT, Professor […]

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POST OF THE MONTH: Katerina Katsikari

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An interview with Katerina Katsikari, Department of Consumer, Sensory and Innovation at Nofima AS and Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Email: katerina.katsikari@nofima.no LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-katsikari-7501a5198/ You have started a new research project now, what is it about? And what do you hope to find out? In this project, we are investigating how food texture can influence […]

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POST OF THE MONTH: Pangborn 2023

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Written by Karina Gonzalez Estanol & Maddalena Libardi, Chair & Deputy Chair of Next Generation Working group The beautiful city of Nantes, France, recently played host to the much-anticipated Pangborn 2023 conference. Pangborn, a biennial event, brings together leading experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from the world of sensory and consumer science to discuss and share […]

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Sensometrics 2024: Brighter Data

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17th Sensometrics Conference Paris, France | June 3 – 6, 2024 Welcome to the Sensometrics Conference, a premier international event dedicated to the field of statistical methods in sensory and consumer research. The conference serves as a vital platform that brings together researchers, professionals, and industry experts from diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, all united […]

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Team Leader: Sensory and Consumer Science – Plant and Food Research, New Zealand

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Team Leader – Sensory & Consumer ScienceMt Albert, Auckland, New ZealandVacancy number 52659Permanent fulltime (38 hours per week)Salary range: $118,000 to $154,000, depending on skills and experience What you will be doing You will lead the development and performance of the Sensory & Consumer Science research team by implementing science strategy, building science capability, leading […]

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PhD Fellowship – Aarhus University, Denmark

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Consumer engagement for higher acceptance of alternative protein Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Food Science programme. The position is available from 01 December or later. Research area and project description:The global food chain and ultimately the global population urgently need secure, healthy, […]

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Research Grant at the University of Gastronomic Sciences

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Horizon 2020: School Food for Change (SF4C) – SSD AGR/15 – Food Science and Technology. The deadline for applications is 26 October 2023 and the start of the contract is scheduled for January 2024. A doctoral degree is a preferential but not mandatory requirement. The Research Fellow will be engaged in the Horizon 2020 project […]

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E3S at the Sensory Science Global Group (SSGG) workshop at Pangborn 2023

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“Challenges & Practical Solutions in Global Diversity Research – Perspectives from Cross-Regional Sensory & Consumer Research Organizations” Sara Spinelli, Paula Varela and Carolina Chaya, intervened on behalf of E3S in the workshop organised at the Pangborn 2023 by Sensory Science Global Group – SSGG organised a This workshop presented challenges in diversity research, especially in […]

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E3S Student Award 2024

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AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 MAY 2024. The European Sensory Science Society is pleased to announce that four awards of €1,500 will be given out to PhD students enrolled at Universities in E3S Member countries for their contribution to the Eurosense conference. There will be three traditional E3S PhD awards, and one Special Award in memory of Pieter […]

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New E3S Board 2023/24

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The board changes roles!Following the conclusion of board members’ mandates, the positions have been redistributed.E3S thanks Paula Varela for her huge contribution over the past two years as chair of the society, and welcomes Sara Spinelli as the new chair. E3S is growing, which is why it was decided to appoint two vice-chairs, instead of […]

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Giract’s 14th edition of European PhD Flavor Research Programme for the Academic Year 2023/24

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Giract is proud to announce that, following the success of its unique and innovative programme to promote flavor research amongst PhD students in Europe across various universities and institutes, 8 industry sponsors will continue to support the programme, now in its fourteenth year. This consortium aims to raise awareness of the industry and career opportunities […]

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“Sensory Competence – Strong together”: A 3 country meeting

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19th – 20th October, 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany Workshops in German Registrations are still open for the workshops on October 19th until October 2nd: FLAVOURS SENSORY AS SECONDARY APPOINTMENT (SENSORY IN SMALLER COMPANIES) SENSORY IN QUALITY ASSURENCE

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Postdoc on Consumer Research, University of Copenaghen, Denmark

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The Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year position as postdoc on The impact of digital food environments on consumer behaviour from January 1st 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The deadline for applications is 30 September 2023, 23:59 GMT +2. The postdoc is part of a […]

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PhD fellowship in Sensory and Consumer Science, University of Copenaghen, Denmark

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The Department of Food Science, Section for Food Design and Consumer Behaviour, invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Contextual effects on consumer choice behavior. Start date is expected to be February 1st 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2023 23:59 GMT +2. The project The PhD […]

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Post-doctoral researcher in Culinary Arts and Meals Science, Örebro University, Sweden

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The application deadline: September 5th 2023 – Apply here The School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science at Örebro University in Sweden invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in Culinary Arts and Meals Science. The position will be allocated to the work package, gastronomic test environments with the responsibility to conduct studies with the […]

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