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Ruma Tamuli

CSci MIFST

My interest in joining a professional body was at first mainly to have my qualifications and experience recognised. Participation in the IFST then led me to appreciate the role it plays in upholding standards and the reputation of my peers within the food industry.

Because food science is newer and less established than the traditional sciences, it relies upon them for a basis. So, science holds an important position and shows that it and food can interlink, e.g. biochemistry in nutrition, microbiology in food spoilage, and physical attributes concerned with food processing stability.

My role at NSF-CMi involves the technical data verification of food ingredients & manufactured products. I am concerned by society’s poor diet and nutrition and the consequences, as well as environmental matters related to organic food production, food industry wastage and the disposable attitude of society.

When I came to apply for CSci, it looked like a ‘good offer’ – a designated status which is set by a recognised body seems to be of value, not least as CV fodder. It promotes an applied science that is relevant to everyday life & the general public can relate to. On a wider scale, science needs promoting to youngsters and it gives the opportunity to support such initiatives. The credibility of science within the food industry can be enhanced as CSci becomes more recognised. It can be of reassurance to the public, particularly in light of food safety scaremongering. The most fulfilling part is that the scientific basis and knowledge is generally respected and accepted as solid fact over hearsay and conjecture!

Bob Patton CSci CPsychol AFBPsS I have been a member of the BPS for over 20 years, as a student, a graduate member, an associate fellow and finally as a chartered psychologist.

Professor Stephen Palmer CSci CPsychol CBiol AFBPsS Membership of professional bodies is an important part of one’s career development. They provide a framework for recognised qualifications and continuing professional development.

Bob Sargent CSci CEnv FCIWEM CIWEM is in many ways a natural home for an environmental hydrologist like me, but I recognise it may not meet the needs of all people.

Helen Wright MSc CSci CChem CEnv MCIWEM I started out as a Chemist in the water industry, working on the analysis and testing of rivers, focussing on potable water.

Nigel Pattenden CSci FIFST I currently work as a Senior Food Technologist at Marks and Spencer, where I oversee the safety and quality of the food sold through the Delicatessen category, the largest category in the M&S Food Group.

Ruma Tamuli CSci MIFST My interest in joining a professional body was at first mainly to have my qualifications and experience recognised and to be differentiated from less qualified personnel.

Professor Pankaj Vadgama CSci CChem CPhys FRCPath FInst I was nominated to become a Chartered Scientist by the Institute of Materials, of which I am a Fellow, in a special presentation evening.disciplines, involving biomolecules, chemistry and metals.

Dr Christopher Corti CSci CEng FIMMM Dr Christopher Corti has over 25 years experience in the precious metals industry. As Managing Director, International Technology sector at World Gold Council, London.

Dr Heather Thompson CSci CBiol MEI Dr Heather Thompson is the Energy and Environmental Management Systems Officer for one of Northern Ireland’s largest local authorities.

Don Lack CSci FEI I have been a member of a professional body since starting at Nene College in 1970 and as my work experience changed and specialised over the years I became a member of the Energy Institute, where I am now a Fellow.

Professor Sir Christopher Evans OBE CSci CChem FRSC Sir Chris Evans is regarded as one of Europe’s leading biotechnology entrepreneurs with a proven track record of establishing successful, high quality science companies.

Dr Mark Heslop CSci MIChemE As a Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde, my duties include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carrying out research projects.

Nira Chamberlain CSci MIMA I am a Chartered Scientist and a member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Application (IMA). Since 2002, I have been a Mathematical Modelling Consultant for the LSC Group.

Dr Liz Campbell CSci CPsychol AFBPsS I am a member of the British Psychological Society, the professional and learned body for psychologists in the UK. The British Psychological Society has its own Royal Charter for awarding professional awards.