The focus of our Technology and Innovation theme is to develop and utilise innovative technologies and approaches to improve human health across the lifespan. We do this by leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D food printing, freeze drying and other novel food drying technologies, 24-hour health monitoring and digital technologies. Thus, our research is motivated by the urge to preserve health & save lives, as well as enhance food and nutrition sustainability. Our focus currently is on the following three areas:

Utilising Artificial Intelligence for a healthier tomorrow

• Using deep learning algorithms to analyse the Abdominal Aortic Calcification (AAC) a marker of high cardiovascular and other chronic disease risk.
• Using machine learning to detect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) from 3D facial scans.
• AI for other health related conditions such as falls and fractures.

Innovative food technologies for a healthier tomorrow

• 3D food printing
• Freeze drying

Innovative monitoring & digital health solutions for a healthier tomorrow

• 24 hour blood pressure, glucose, physical activity and stress monitoring
• Webapps, gamification
• Food composition database data portals for dietary nitrate/nitrite intake assessment