Dr Claire Munialo

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

Harper Food Innovation, Harper Adams University

Scientific Background

Research Interests

Dr Munialo's research encompasses experimental approaches to understanding the functional properties of food in particular proteins. Over the years, she has worked on understanding the properties (such as gelation properties) of plants and other novel sources of proteins (such as insect proteins) to understand the exchangeability of proteins in food products. As such the use of alternative protein sources is of importance in reducing the “environmental footprint” that arises from the use of animal proteins in food production. Additionally, Dr Munialo is a UKVRV AfN Registered Nutritionist who is passionate about Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan.

Research Groups

Agroecology for Sustainable Food SystemsLink opens in a new window

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: supportive, student-centred and inclusive.

Provision of Training

I prefer to take responsibility for your technical training at first, leading to more independence later.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I like to be kept up to date and will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a daily/weekly basis.

Communication

I am happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.

Meetings

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per fortnight. These meetings will be a mixture of face-to-face and via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.

Working Pattern

The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings), I expect students to manage their own time.

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 2 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Dr Munialo is supervising no projects this year.