Ellen Evans
+44 2920205836
ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre Food & Drink Research Unit,
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences,
Cardiff Metropolitan University,
Western Avenue,
Cardiff,
CF5 2YB.
Biography
Dr Ellen Evans is a Reader in Food Safety Behaviour at the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in the UK. As a qualified professional chef, and after completing a PhD focusing on the food safety risks associated with listeriosis among older adults at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Dr Evans has conducted numerous cognitive and behavioural food safety research projects.
The relationship between people and food fascinates her. Ellen states that she is intrigued by the influence of knowledge and perceptions upon behaviour, and the impact this has on food safety. This interest spans from food handlers in the food sector through to the consumer in the domestic environment.
Consequently, Ellen is involved with innovative research utilising novel research technologies regarding numerous critical areas of food safety research including, consumer food safety in the domestic setting, food safety culture and compliance in the food manufacturing industry and the food service sector, and food safety education and communication in healthcare settings.
Ellen’s special area of interest relates to clinically vulnerable groups to foodborne illnesses. Ellen joined the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods as a consultant in 2020 and accepted an invitation to become a members in 2024. Ellen is particularly active with the International Association for Food Protection and is Past-President of the UK Association for Food Protection.
Ellen’s contribution to food protection has resulted in a recognisable research profile, with over 40 published journal articles, over 150 conference contributions and numerous research-based reports for the Welsh and Scottish Governments. Ellen is a BBC expert contact for issues pertaining to domestic food safety, and she regularly contributes to TV and radio in English and Welsh. Ellen is passionate about consumer food safety outreach activities.
Ellen is leading a SEFARI Fellowship with Food Standards Scotland on determining the lifestyle factors which cause particular members of the older population to become ill with foodborne disease.