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Dr John McKenzie is a Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, where he investigates the intersection of food systems, social theory, and qualitative methodologies. His work addresses critical issues in Scottish food security, public health nutrition, and cultural aspects of dietary practices through interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like SEFARI.
McKenzie's research spans food insecurity, lifecourse dietary transitions, and the social determinants of health, with recent projects examining food support networks and caregiver deprivation. His methodological approach combines sociological theory with empirical fieldwork, evolving from earlier anthropological studies of Tibetan Buddhism in Scotland toward contemporary food policy applications. Current work emphasizes community resilience and the spatial dynamics of food poverty across Scottish regions.
His publication trajectory reveals a strategic shift from religious studies (2009-2015) toward urgent food system challenges (2016-present), characterized by policy-relevant analyses of food support organizations, urban food activism, and nutritional interventions. Recent outputs demonstrate growing engagement with governmental stakeholders through SEFARI reports on Scottish salmon value chains and food outlet distribution.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority (2018)
McKenzie teaches undergraduate Sociology and Social Sciences courses, currently leading the third-year World of Food module and contributing to the Masters in Public Health Nutrition program. His research collaborations with SEFARI indicate significant grant-funded activity, though specific awards aren't detailed. Recent publications suggest ongoing projects with Scottish government bodies addressing food poverty and agricultural sustainability.
While no dedicated laboratory is specified, his work operates through interdisciplinary research collectives focused on food systems analysis, leveraging partnerships with SEFARI, local government, and community food organizations across Scotland.
