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Dr Elena Simone

Dr Elena Simone

  • Position: Lecturer in Food Crystal Engineering
  • Areas of expertise: industrial crystallization, crystal engineering, polymorphism, food characterization techniques, process analytical technology (PAT)
  • Email: E.Simone@leeds.ac.uk
  • Phone: +44(0)113 343 1424
  • Location: 7.57 EC Stoner
  • Website: LinkedIn | Googlescholar | Researchgate

Profile

Elena Simone graduated with an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pisa (Italy) and then moved to Loughborough University (UK) to study for a PhD in the Department of Chemical Engineering. After obtaining her doctorate degree she stayed in the same institution for a postdoc. Elena joined the School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds in September 2016 as Lecturer in Food Crystal Engineering.

Research interests

Her research interests include:

  • Crystal engineering: developing strategies to effectively control crystal size, shape and polymorphism of food and pharmaceutical crystals combining experimental and modelling work (Population Balance Equations, Computational Fluid Dynamic, Molecular Modelling);
  • Understanding the phenomena of polymorphism, nucleation and crystal growth using on-line, in situ, analytical techniques as well as off-line solid state characterisation;
  • Exploring novel technologies and non-invasive techniques for food safety and reassurance.
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Qualifications

  • MSc
  • PhD

Professional memberships

  • IChemE
  • British Association of Crystal Growth
  • Royal Chemistry Society
  • Institure of Physics

Research groups and institutes

  • Food Colloids and Processing
  • Theoretical Modelling and Simulation
  • Functional Biopolymers for Food and Health
  • Food Colloids and Soft Matter at Interfaces
  • Novel Food Design and Processing

Current postgraduate researchers

<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>