Iain Brownlee

Iain Brownlee is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Applied Sciences Department. He joined in 2019, with a lecturing career spanning since 2010. His research focuses on dietary fiber, gastrointestinal health, and metabolic parameters. He has collaborated with industry partners and supervised 7 PhD students. Awards include the Journal of Gastroenterology Travel Grant (2013) and UEG Week Best Abstract (2002, 2003).

• Education: BSc Physiological Sciences (Newcastle University), PhD in dietary fiber/gut function.
• Teaching: Physiology-based, emphasizing evidence evaluation and global nutrition challenges.

Research interests include gastric reflux mechanisms, seaweed bioactives, and food quality assessment. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to health and sustainable diets. Recent studies evaluate holiday program food quality and dietary surveillance in Singaporeans.

Key projects include developing a model gut system and a patent-related spinout company. Grants and collaborations span Europe and Southeast Asia.