Shahnaz Mansouri is a lecturer at the School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Monash University with a background in Chemical and Process Engineering (PhD), Food Engineering & Technology (Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees) and Teaching (Master’s degree). She is the Course Coordinator for the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness. Her research is focused on future food & pharmaceutical engineering and education. Shahnaz has over 15 years of research experience in food manufacturing in Australia and overseas. She has worked in research and development and quality control for various food manufacturing companies, locally in Australia and abroad, to improve quality.