Dr. Herman Lutterodt is a dedicated educator, accomplished researcher, and experienced consultant with over a decade of expertise in food science and nutrition. He holds a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a PhD in Food Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA.

His teaching and research interests encompass food and nutritional chemistry, functional food development, and food safety and quality management systems. Dr. Lutterodt brings extensive experience in international research and development collaborations, having secured and led projects funded by both local and international organizations such as GIZ, SNV, Nestlé S.A., DANIDA, DfID, Aspire Food Group (now Legendary Foods), and the Nestlé Foundation.

At KNUST, he coordinates the MSc Food Quality Management programme and currently serves as Co-Principal Investigator and Analytical Platforms Lead for the KNUST Center of Excellence under the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI)—a global effort led by the American Heart Association and supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, aimed at deepening understanding of molecular food composition for advancing human and planetary health.

Dr. Lutterodt also provides consultancy services to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of food quality and safety systems aligned with global standards such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRC, and GlobalG.A.P. His strong communication skills and impactful research have resulted in an impressive publication record, with his work cited over a thousand times, demonstrating his significant contribution to science and public health.

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