Manfred Beckmann

Manfred Beckmann is a Research Lecturer and Metabolomics Champion at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University, where he leads the High Resolution Metabolomics Laboratory. His work spans analytical chemistry, metabolomics, and nutritional science, with a focus on developing and applying high-throughput, ultra-high-resolution techniques such as FIE-MS, LC-MS, and GC-tof-MS to study biological systems in plants, animals, and humans.

His research interests center on non-targeted metabolomics, signal processing, metabolite identification, and the impact of diet on the plasma and urinary metabolome. He is dedicated to discovering biomarkers of health and wellbeing, particularly in the context of dietary interventions and disease responses. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying metabolomics to diverse systems: human nutrition (e.g., tea, rhubarb, supplements), plant stress responses (drought, pathogens), postharvest physiology, and veterinary diagnostics (MAP infection). The integration of machine learning and multi-omics approaches is increasingly evident, highlighting a move toward data-driven, systems-level understanding.

Dr. Beckmann is actively involved in externally funded research, including projects with the Medical Research Council and the Welsh Government, focusing on dietary assessment tools, Welsh honey and tea products, and novel food applications. He collaborates widely with clinical, veterinary, and industry partners.

He has supervised doctoral researchers such as Baharehsadat Haddadi and contributes to impactful initiatives like 'The Great British Urine Test,' which aims to develop novel health monitoring tools. His laboratory plays a central role in method standardization and robust protocol development to minimize variability in metabolomics data.