
Prof. Ryk Lues
NRF RATING | C |
POSITION | Professor Environmental Health |
QUALIFICATIONS | MSc Microbiology, PhD Food Science |
PORTFOLIO / SHORT CV (150 – 200 words) | Prof. JFR Lues specialises in the field of food safety culture (FSC), which refers to the shared values, beliefs, and attitudes that shape the behaviours and decision-making of individuals and organisations regarding food safety. A positive food safety culture is key to reducing the incidence of foodborne illness and ensuring the safety of the food supply. Prof. Lues presented papers and lectures on the topic of food safety culture to academia and industry, nationally and abroad, authored publications, and supervised master’s and doctoral students. He served on committees establishing national safety regulations and specifications for foods and participated on legal advisory teams. He is further involved in various innovation and commercialisation projects. |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE (5 Key words) | Food safety culture Food waste and sustainability Food microbiology Novel product development Vulnerable food environments |
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EXTERNAL PROFILES | Google Scholar |
Contact Us
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Prof. Ryk Lues
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Tel: +27 (0)51 507 3145
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rlues@cut.ac.za