Meet Our Expert Team

Leading researchers and academics dedicated to transforming the global food system through innovative research, sustainable practices, and strategic partnerships.

6Expert Researchers
5Universities
20+Years Experience

Our Research Team

A diverse group of scholars bringing unique expertise in sustainability, accounting, finance, and food systems research.

Professor Lisa Jack

Professor Lisa Jack

if(member.university!= " ")University of Portsmouth

She began her career as an auditor before moving into teaching and research. Lisa specialises in management control and accounting for the food industry and in forensic accounting. She is the author of 'Benchmarking for Food and Farming: Creating Sustainable Change'.

Professor Josie McLaren

Professor Josie McLaren

if(member.university!= " ")Newcastle University

She explores the intersection of accounting and finance with a particular focus on accountability, valuation, benchmarking, and sustainability. She has led internally and externally funded projects, including work on the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare.

Dr Roza Sagitova

Dr Roza Sagitova

if(member.university!= " ")University of Portsmouth

Her research focuses on corporate social responsibility reporting, sustainability reporting, environmental disclosure practices, risk disclosure, and accounting history.

Dr Yutong (Raina) Wu

Dr Yutong (Raina) Wu

if(member.university!= " ")

Her research interests are in operational research for transport and logistics systems, the application of Behaviour Finance models, Green Finance, and sustainability and accountability in the food sector.

Dina Eltabey

Dina Eltabey

if(member.university!= " ")University of Portsmouth

She is a Strategy Consultant and Teaching Fellow. Her research focuses on corporate responsibility and institutional change. Drawing on over twenty years of experience in global organizations, she integrates academic inquiry with real-world strategic practice.

Dr Steven Kator Iorfa

Dr Steven Kator Iorfa

if(member.university!= " ")University of Nottingham

He is a Research Fellow and has recently completed a PhD in the area of food waste behaviours at the University of Portsmouth.

Our Mission & Values

Our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in accounting, finance, sustainability, and food systems to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: food waste. Through rigorous research, innovative methodologies, and collaborative partnerships, we create sustainable solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and the environment.

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Research Excellence

Conducting rigorous, impactful research that drives meaningful change in food sustainability practices.

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Collaborative Innovation

Building partnerships across academia, industry, and policy to create holistic solutions.

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Global Impact

Addressing food waste challenges with international perspectives and sustainable approaches.