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Professor Monique Raats is a leading academic at the University of Surrey, where she serves as Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainability and Director of the Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health (FCBH) Research Centre. She is based in the School of Psychology within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and also contributes to the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence. Her work spans nutrition, public health, and sustainable food systems, with a strong emphasis on consumer behaviour and policy translation.
- MSc, Wageningen University
- PhD, University of Reading
Her research focuses on behavioural nutrition, particularly in areas such as nutrition labelling, maternal and child nutrition, and the food choices of older adults. She has led major EU-funded projects including FLABEL, RICHFIELDS, and SWEET, advancing methodologies in food consumer science and sustainability. Her work bridges research, policy, and public engagement, with significant contributions to national advisory bodies like the UK’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).
The most recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining public health nutrition, environmental sustainability, and digital health interventions. Topics include life cycle assessments of sweeteners, food waste behaviour, maternal supplement use, and public perceptions of processed foods. These works highlight her commitment to evidence-based policy and consumer-centred science.
- Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2017/2018) for FCBH and Nutritional Sciences
- Founding member and former Board Secretary, International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA)
- Member of the International Scientific Committee for the Choices Programme
- Extensive advisory roles for EU, UK, and international research projects
Monique Raats has supervised numerous PhD students and early-career researchers, with funding from diverse sources including the EU FP7, Horizon 2020, Food Standards Agency, and safefood. Her leadership in developing research infrastructures such as the DI Platform and COMFOCUS underscores her role in advancing data-driven, collaborative science. She leads and collaborates on projects that integrate qualitative and quantitative methods, engage multi-stakeholder perspectives, and aim to improve nutrition policy and public understanding. Her work is instrumental in shaping responsible, sustainable, and equitable food systems.
