Our 2021 Cohort

Julie Gillespie

Lincoln University, Manaaki Whenua

Does Terroir Influence Food and Human Health Outcomes in New Zealand?

Julie has now successfully defended her thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations Julie.

Richard Morris

Lincoln University, Manaaki Whenua

Designing for Productivity in the Rural-Urban Continuum

Richard has now completed his studies and has been awarded his doctorate. Congratulations Richard.

Michelle Barry

Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research

Using portfolio analysis to assess diverse agricultural landscapes under climate

Caitlin Hyde

Lincoln University, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua

An exploration of the socio-cultural dimensions and public perceptions of alternative proteins in Aotearoa New Zealand

Iresha Matiwalage

Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research

Improving the bioavailability of polyphenols from NZ fruit extracts

Iresha has now successfully defended her thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations Iresha.

Yanyu Zhang

Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research

Prevention of cardiometabolic diseases with foods developed with upcycled processing water from peas

Yanyu has now successfully defended her thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations Yanyu.

Sophie O'Brien

University of Canterbury, Manaaki Whenua

Designing landscapes for climate change and resilient food production: a socialecological systems approach

Sophie has now successfully defended her thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations Sophie.

David Hera

University of Canterbury, Manaaki Whenua

Plant waste by-product potential for fungi, food, and fodder

David has now successfully defended his thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations David.

Max Nightingale-McMahon

University of Canterbury, Manaaki Whenua, Plant & Food Research

Transforming industrial food waste for a carbon zero future

Max has now successfully defended his thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations Max.

Chrystal O'Connor

Lincoln University, AgResearch

Edible insects, diet and proteins to explore the potential of a value-added product to improve human health

Chrystal has now successfully defended her thesis, and is eligible to graduate. Congratulations Chrystal.

Elizabeth North

Lincoln University, AgResearch

Impact of regenerative grazing practices on plant-soil interactions