Beyond the Ultra-Processed Food Label: The Complex Science of Processed Foods and Health

David Julian McClements was born in the north of England but has lived in California, Ireland, France, and Massachusetts since then. He is currently a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts where he specializes in the areas of food design and nanotechnology. He has written numerous books, published over 1600 scientific articles, been granted several patents, and presented his work at invited talks around the world. He is currently the most highly cited author in the food and agricultural sciences. He has received awards from numerous scientific organizations in recognition of his achievements and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, and Institute of Food Technologists. His research has been funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, NASA, and the food industry.