Jan Soon-Sinclair

Jan Soon-Sinclair is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire's School of Health, Social Work and Sport. She leads the fully online MSc Food Safety Management Systems program and instructs seven postgraduate/undergraduate modules. Her research focuses on food integrity, allergen management, halal production, and food security. She actively supervises postgraduate research at MSc, MPhil, and PhD levels.

Research Interests: Food fraud detection, blockchain applications in halal traceability, food safety culture, dark kitchen regulation, consumer behavior in food safety, and allergen labeling standards. Her work combines theoretical frameworks (e.g., Broken Window Theory, Protection Motivation Theory) with practical interventions like the Rapid Food Hygiene Inspection Tool (RFHiT).

Publications emphasize cross-border food safety challenges, pandemic impacts on supply chains, and cultural factors in food choice. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles span 2016–2025, with a focus on emerging topics like dark kitchens and blockchain certification. No specific award information is provided in the text.

Grants and advising: While no specific grants are listed, her leadership in MSc programs and research supervision indicates active involvement in academic development. No lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned.