Quantum Solutions for Food and Nutrition Workshop | 30th October 2025
Published: 21 June 2025
A collaborative workshop with the Quantum Technologies Alliance on the interface between quantum solutions and food and nutrition innovation.
We look forward to a collaborative workshop with our sister Quantum Technologies Alliance on the interface between quantum solutions and food and nutrition innovation in October.
The event is in person and will include short talks, breakout discussions and networking sessions.
This workshop is for anyone in research, development or innovation across fields and disciplines who has an interest in developing (down the line) research projects at the interface between quantum technologies and food/nutrition.
This is a call for expressions of interest to attend.
Deadline to register: Thursday 9th October
Register your interest here
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09:30 – 10:30 |
Registration + Coffee |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
Session 1 |
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10:00 – 10:10 |
Welcome and purpose of the day – Sam Bayliss (University of Glasgow) |
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10:10 – 10:30 |
Introduction to Quantum – Simon Milz (Heriot-Watt University) |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Introduction to SCAF and food sector – Emilie Combet (University of Glasgow) |
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10:45 – 13:30 |
Session 2: 8x15 minute talks + questions |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Quantum 1: Quantum Sensing – Brian Patton (University of Strathclyde) |
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11:00 – 11:15 |
Food 1: Food formulation and ingredients – Steve Euston (Heriot-Watt University) |
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11:15 – 11:30 |
Quantum 2: Quantum Imaging – Aurora/ Mike Tanner (Heriot-Watt University) |
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11:30 – 11:45 |
Food 2: Metabolic Health – Naomi Brosnahan (Counterweight Ltd) |
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11:45 – 12:05 |
Coffee Break 20 min |
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12:05 – 12:20 |
Quantum 3: Quantum Sensing – Ashley Lyons (University of Glasgow) |
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12:20 – 12:35 |
Food 3: Dietary Assessments – Emilie Combet (University of Glasgow) |
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12:35 – 12:50 |
Quantum 4: Quantum Computing – Oliver Brown (Ubiversity of Edinburgh) |
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12:50 – 13:05 |
Food 4: Food Security – Rachel Norman (University of Stirling) |
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13:05 – 13:30 |
Discussion and Sandpit Introduction |
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13:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch 1 hour + coffee refresh |
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14:30 – 16:00 |
Session 3: Breakout groups |
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14:30 – 15:15 |
Breakout session 1 |
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15:15 – 16:00 |
Breakout session 2 |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Reflection & Closing (30 min) – Feedback from breakout groups & closing remarks |
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16:30 onwards |
Networking |
First published: 21 June 2025