People

The FoodLeader project involves experts from Kenya, Mozambique and Finland.
University of Helsinki
Dr. Noora Kanerva, Leader

Dr. Noora Kanerva leads the FoodLeader project at the University of Helsinki.

Katri Salo, Coordinator

MSc in Human Nutrition with a background in research and grant management. In addition, international experience from student exchanges in Laos and Australia.

Responsible for project's coordination, communication and administration.

Prof. Ndegwa Maina, Key Expert

Prof. Ndegwa Maina is a member of the project board and facilitates the procurement of laboratory equipment and materials, as well as their installation and validation.

Dr. Liisa Korkalo, Key Expert

Dr. Liisa Korkalo participates in the development of digital dietary and food safety assessment tools, teacher training, and the creation of online platform content. Specifically, she will lead the activities related to updating the food composition data and recipe calculations incorporated into DASAT, as well as the development of new food photographs for portion size assessment.

Dr. Riitta Freese, Key Expert

Dr. Riitta Freese is involved in planning and developing the teaching materials and in training the lecturers.

Prof. Mikael Fogelholm, Key Expert

Prof. Mikael Fogelholm contributes to the overall planning, supervision, and implementation of the project. In particular, he is involved in designing the course using the digital platform, as well as project communication.

Dr. Lucas Pinto da Silva, Key Expert

Dr. Lucas Pinto da Silva is responsible for analytical development and training.

University of Nairobi
Prof. Catherine Kunyanga, Leader

Prof. Catherine Kunyanga leads the FoodLeader project at the University of Nairobi.

Grace Werikhe, Coordinator
Dr. Caroline Muthike, Key Expert

Name: Caroline Wakuthie Muthike

Department: Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi

Email:

Phone: +254713817478

Dr. Bernard Aliwa, Key Expert
Catherine Ngunju, Key Expert
Dr. Lucy Njue, Key Expert
Timothy Miringu, Key Expert
Universidade Lúrio
Prof. Almeida Machamba, Leader

Prof. Almeida Machamba leads the FoodLeader project at the Universidade Lúrio.

Dr. Raimundo Tocota, Coordinator
Rui Dias, Assistant Coordinator
Prof. Bainabo Parruque, Key Expert
Cesario Evodio, Key Expert
Isac Presse, Key Expert
Cecilia Boaventura, Key Expert
Brigida Macaza, Key Expert
Dr. Acácio Salamandane, Key Expert
Leonel Novela, Key Expert
Paulo Chipako, Key Expert