Legumes. Legumes, especially underutilized species like achi, could be conditioned to provide alternative protein sources for various food applications. I seek to work with other researchers for develop growth factor protein recovery and engineering for the purpose of reducing the cost of cell culture media for cultivated meat.
Theophilus Ikegwu
Researcher- Host institution: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
- Position: Staff researcher
- Discipline: Food engineering, Food science
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research
- Hiring for: Graduate students
- Region: Africa
- Technology focus: Cell culture media, Crop development, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization
- Location: Awka, Nigeria