Event 1 - Responsible Innovation and Cross-cultural Public Understanding of Quantum Technologies in Food Systems 4th May, 2026 

Venue: University of Edinburgh

Agenda for the day

10:00-10:15 Project Introduction by Dr Saihong Li (University of Stirling)

10:15-11:30 Section 1: Quantum technology

  • Introduction to Quantum Computing by Dr Oliver Brown (University of Edinburgh)
  • Quantum Light for Sustainable Food Systems by Dr Aleksey Kozikov (Newcastle University)
  • Miniaturized Raman Probe for Future Healthcare Applications by Pubali Pal (Heriot-watt University)
  • Entropy Density Benchmarking in Near-Term Quantum Devices byKenza Hamman (University of Edinburgh)

11:00 -12:30 Section 2: Non-quantum technology 1

  • Areas of Investigation for Quantum Food Technologies by Charles Howie (Malwi Fruits)
  • Aquaculture Systems' Sustainability by Francis Murray (FAO)
  • Aquaculture's importance for food security by Will Leschen (Casammak Aquaculture Consultancy)
  • Transforming Traceability of Farmed Salmon (and beyond) by Timothy Wiese (University of Edinburgh)

12:30 -13:30 Lunch

13:30-14:30 Section 3: Non-quantum technology 2

  • Aquaculture Nutrition by Amina Moss (University of Stirling)
  • Food Policy by Claire Perier (University of Edinburgh)
  • Precision Aquaculture: Status and Trends byRichard Newton (University of Stirling)
  • How Knowledge Emerges through Interdisciplinary Collaborations by Jen Clark (RGU)
  • Artistic exploration by Desiree Coral Guerra (Dundee)

14:30-15:00 Coffee/tea break

15:00 -16:00 Section 4: Round table Discussion

16:00 Closing remarks


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