Dr. Thompson is a food chemist whose main research interest is in food science with the ultimate goal to improve food security, that is, the ability of the country to meet its nutritional needs for example through the substitution of cassava for wheat flour. Another area of research is flavour-delivery and in addition to using instrument testing he ensures the use of sensory evaluation (taste-testing). His research group is also involved in the identification and screening of local agro-crops as candidates for bio-diesel production. Dr. Thompson also takes an interest in developing entrepreneurial skills in chemistry students.
Dr. Ian Thompson
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Chemistry
Lecturer - UWI
Jamaica
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