Postgraduate Certificate in Space Food Engineering
Published on June 19, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be talking with Dr. Alex Johnson, a leading expert in Space Food Engineering and the director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Space Food Engineering. Dr. Johnson, can you tell us about this exciting course? GUEST: Absolutely! The Postgraduate Certificate in Space Food Engineering is designed to equip food scientists, engineers, and nutritionists with specialized knowledge in space nutrition and food technology. It focuses on food preservation, sensory evaluation, and packaging for extreme environments, as well as microgravity food systems and life support systems design. HOST: That sounds fascinating! What inspired you to create this course, and how does it address the current trends in the space industry? GUEST: I've always been passionate about space exploration, and I saw a need for specialized education in space food engineering. Our course is unique because it combines food science, engineering, and space technology, preparing students for the growing demand in this field. HOST: Can you share any challenges you've faced in developing and teaching this course? GUEST: One of the main challenges is staying up-to-date with the rapid advancements in space technology. We constantly revise our curriculum to ensure our students learn the most relevant and advanced knowledge in space food engineering. HOST: That must be quite the task! Now, looking to the future, where do you see the space food industry heading, and how does this course prepare students for those changes? GUEST: The space food industry is becoming increasingly important as we look to expand human presence in space. Our course equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to be at the forefront of this exciting field, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that come with it. HOST: Dr. Johnson, thank you so much for sharing your insights and telling us about the Postgraduate Certificate in Space Food Engineering. It's been a pleasure talking with you today. GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's been a pleasure discussing this exciting subject with you. If you're interested in space exploration and food engineering, I encourage you to apply for the course and launch your space food career!
