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PhD in Food Science & Nutrition | Food R&D & Nutritional Innovation Consultant | CIR Approved
I scientifically and technically support start-ups, foodtech SMEs, and industrial companies in the development of their impactful innovative functional foods.
I specialize in plant-based and fermented products, addressing health nutrition and specific needs (FODMAP, gluten, lactose, diabetes, metabolic syndrome).
With over 8 years of experience in France and internationally, I offer tailor-made scientific and technical support, from ideation to industrialization:
🔍 Project maturity assessment: where are you really? Roadmap prioritization
🔬 Product formulation and optimization: laboratory, pilot plant, bio-physico-chemical and nutritional parameters
🌱 Process and fermentation development
🏭 Industrialization and R&D equipment: technical and process advice
🤝 Scientific coordination and partnerships: universities, industriies, suppliers
📁 Grants and collaborative projects: CIR writing, private or public calls for projects (Regional, CASDAR etc.)
From farm to fork, I transform scientific innovation into concrete and high-performing food solutions.
📩 Contact me to discuss your R&D projects, nutritional innovation, or scientific collaborations!
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Montpellier (up to 50km)
Experience
- Magali GIESScientific Director - Development and Formulation of Functional Food ProductsAGRICULTURESeptember 2023 - Today (2 years and 9 months)R&D support for the development and formulation of functional food products addressing health nutrition and specific nutritional needs.Interventions carried out:- Project maturity assessment and roadmap redefinition- Scientific analysis and definition of product specifications- Formulation and optimization in laboratory and pilot plant- Study of bio-physico-chemical and nutritional parameters- Development and optimization of fermentation processes- Recommendations for industrialization and R&D equipmentResults:- Technically feasible and scientifically validated solutions- Products adapted to specific nutritional constraints (FODMAP, gluten, lactose, athletes, astronauts)- Effective transfer between research and industry- Signed partnerships
- THE GREEN PROTEIN COMPANYR&D Manager Formulation & NutritionAGRICULTURESeptember 2022 - July 2023 (11 months)Toulouse, France- Design of vegan foods: high protein content, complete amino acid profile, health claims.- Sourcing of suppliers & industrial partners – Scientific/Market/Competition watch.- Industrial feasibility study (technical & economic constraints)
- Université de MontpellierResearcher - Formulation & NutritionRESEARCHSeptember 2021 - September 2022 (1 year)Montpellier, France- Optimization of the nutritional value of a plant-based dessert through formulation and manufacturing process.- Validation of its probiotic and cholesterol-lowering potential in rats: application for the prevention of metabolic syndrome.
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Education
- PhD – Food Science & NutritionÉcole doctorale GAIA 584 Filière APAB,2019Doctorat – Science des Aliments & Nutrition
- Agronomist Engineer (Food Industry specialization) & Master 2 Research Health (Food Quality & Safety specialization)INP-ENSAT & ENVT2015- Double diplôme - 3 mois à BUNGE Hungary (Budapest) : Prédiction de la qualité organoleptique des huiles végétales par couplage chimiométrique (analyse sensorielle vs nez électronique GC-MS)
Certifications
- TOEFLTOEFL2015
- Design of procedures and projects involving research animals (rodents)FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONS2020
Skill set
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- Other