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Smithers, Geoffrey Welsford (Geoff)

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Dairy expert and Food scientist

Summary

Geoff Smithers, expert in the science of dairy products, has conducted innovative research and development as a member of the CSIRO Division of Food Science and Technology. His research has resulted in novel processes and products that have allowed the Australian dairy industry to expand and evolve, including the development of dairy proteins and peptides isolates and resulting 'tailored' protein products.

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In 2006 Smithers received CSIRO's Sir Ian McLennan Impact from Science and Engineering Award for his leadership in project partnerships which have resulted in several 'world-first' developments for the Australian dairy industry.

Chronology

1976
Education - Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons I), University of Sydney
1983 - 1985
Career position - Post-doctoral fellow, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
1984
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry, University of New South Wales
1985 - 1988
Career position - Post-doctoral fellow, University of Wisconsin, Institute for Enzyme Research, School of Biochemistry
1988 - 1992
Career position - Research Scientist, CSIRO Division of Food Research
1992 - 1995
Career position - Research Scientist (later Senior {rincipal Research Scientist), CSIRO Division of Food Science and Technology
1995 - 1997
Career position - Group Manager Processing Innovation and Food Quality, CSIRO Division of Food Science and Technology
1997 - 2005
Career position - Theme Director - Processing Innovation, CSIRO Food Science Australia
2002
Award - Loftus Hills Gold Medal, Dairy Industry Association of Australia
2006
Award - Sir Ian McLennan Impact from Science and Engineering Award, CSIRO
2006 - 2009
Career position - Director of International Business, CSIRO Food Science Australia
2009 -
Award - Fellow, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
2009 -
Career position - Geoffrey Smithers Food Industry Consulting Services
2012 - 2014
Career position - Member of Council, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
2013 - 2014
Career position - Chairman, International Division, Institute of Food Technologists
2015 -
Career position - Deputy Chairman, Standing Committee on Dairy Science and Technology, International Dairy Federation
2017 -
Award - Fellow, Institute of Food Technologists

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