Dr Louise Hewson
A Sensory Scientist with over two decades of experience, bringing a unique blend of scientific expertise and commercial understanding to every project.
Fellow of the Institute of Food Science & Technology - the UK's leading membership body for food professionals - and member of the Sensory Science Group.
Experience in academia and industry
I began my career in Neuroscience, exploring the inner workings of the brain in both healthy and pathological states, and unlocking the fascinating world of human perception. After gaining a PhD investigating multimodal perception, I managed the University of Nottingham's prestigious Sensory Science Centre before taking on the role of Assistant Professor in Sensory Science.
My expertise includes recruitment, training and monitoring expert Sensory Panels, sensory and consumer methodologies, data analysis and interpretation, and teaching & supervision at all levels. My experience goes beyond Sensory Science encompassing multidisciplinary, commercially relevant, research programs spanning human perception, flavour chemistry, food structure and microbiology - take a look at my publications page to find out more.
Curious to explore how Sensory Science is applied in a major FMCG company, a transition to industry in 2016 led to joining PepsiCo's global Sensory & Consumer Product Insights team. There, leadership of a talented team of four scientists across Europe involved designing consumer-centric studies to guide innovation and commercialisation, as well as spearheading innovative research programs with cross-functional stakeholders.
In 2020, academia beckoned once more with a role as Associate Professor in the International Flavour Research Centre, where cutting-edge research projects continue to fuel curiosity and expertise. This part-time position provides the flexibility to undertake consultancy projects, including supporting Mars Food Global CTI for 12 months, enhancing internal capabilities, and driving Quality Management Processes.
With a passion for helping teams unlock the power of sensory and consumer science, I draw on this broad experience to offer bespoke training, research design support, and expert consultancy to ensure insights drive real business impact.
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Contact me to learn more about how consulting services can benefit you - from sensory research to training and workshop sessions, I have the expertise to help you succeed.
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