Nigerian PhD Student Ikenna Okehie Joins IFTSA Leadership Team

• Nigerian PhD student Ikenna Okehie has been elected as a Member at Large of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA)
• With a background in food science and technology, Okehie has studied at FUTA, UI, and Texas A&M, focusing on sustainable food innovation
• In an interview, he shared insights on his journey, leadership vision, and the future of food science, highlighting Africas role in global food technology

Ikenna graduated from Nigeria’s premier tertiary institution, the University of Ibadan before proceeding to Belgium and the United States.Source: InstagramIkenna shares challenging experience to the summitCan you tell us about your journey into food science? What sparked your interest in the field?How did your education at the University of Ibadan, FUTA, and Texas A&M shape your perspective on food technology?What inspired you to pursue a PhD in Food Science and Technology?What does being elected as a Member at Large for IFTSA mean to you?How do you see your role in IFTSA contributing to the future of food science?What are your key priorities or goals in this new leadership position?How do you plan to support and connect students from different parts of the world, especially Africa?Your research focuses on sustainable food innovation and insect-derived food ingredients. Can you share more about this?What potential do you see in insect-based food as a sustainable solution?What are some challenges facing food scientists today, and how do you think they can be addressed?

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