Ishka Bless
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Faculty of Sciences
Combining a professional background in social enterprise and community services with undergraduate studies in Food Science and Nutrition (Hons) at UNSW, I am interested in human-centred approaches to sustainable food transitions. I am particularly motivated to address the social, cultural and sensory challenges associated with edible insect consumption in Western society.
As a part of the University of Adelaide-Nottingham Joint PhD Program, my research will investigate consumer opinions on edible insects from a cross-cultural perspective; exploring the influence of socio-cultural factors and individual traits on consumer acceptance and sensory appeal, as well as developing and evaluating interventions which work to enhance the diffusion of insects in Western diet.
I am currently investigating consumer opinions on edible insects from a cross-cultural perspective; exploring the influence of socio-cultural factors and individual traits on consumer acceptance and sensory appeal, as well as developing and evaluating interventions which work to enhance the diffusion of insects in Western diet.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 PhD Candidate University of Adelaide / University of Nottingham -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2021 University of New South Wales Australia Bachelor of Science (Hons) -
Research Interests
University of Adelaide Research Scholarship
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