David Julian McClements

David Julian McClements is a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts. He specializes in the areas of food biopolymers and colloids, and in particular on the development of food-based structured delivery systems for bioactive components. McClements has edited 9 books and has published over 1000 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, has 12 patents, as well as numerous book chapters and conference proceedings. Prof. McClements has...See more

David Julian McClements is a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts. He specializes in the areas of food biopolymers and colloids, and in particular on the development of food-based structured delivery systems for bioactive components. McClements has edited 9 books and has published over 1000 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, has 12 patents, as well as numerous book chapters and conference proceedings. Prof. McClements has previously received awards from the American Chemical Society, American Oil Chemists Society, Society of Chemical Industry (UK), Institute of Food Technologists, and University of Massachusetts in recognition of his scientific achievements. Dr. McClements is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society (Agricultural and Food Division), and Institute of Food Technologists. His research has been funded by grants from the USDA, National Science Foundation, US Department of Commerce, NASA, and the food industry. See less