NATIONAL FOOD TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE - STAFF PROFILE PAGE
Department/Unit: Department/Unit:: R&D
Specializations:
- Microbiological, chemical and biochemical analyses
- Phylogenetic, molecular (PCR, DNA) and sequence analyses
- Enzyme (protein) purification and characterization
- Fermentation and bioreactor technology
- Biocatalysis and biotransformation
- Product development, safety evaluation and quality assurance
- Technical and business support systems for biotech industries
- Regulatory Issues in Biotechnology
- Intellectual Property (Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and copyright) Law
- Product Liability Law
- Patent searches, spec drafting, infringement monitoring and prosecution
- Intellectual Property Auditing
Current Projects:
- Development and optimisation of methods for molecular analysis;
- Detection and Identification of transgenes (Genetically Modified Organisms) in foods;
- Production of Carotenoids and related colur pigments;
- Food Safety in Botswana (FAO sponsored project);
Serving Committees:
- NFTRC QMS
Academic
- BSc Biology & Chemistry (Gaborone, Botswana)
- MSc Biotechnology (Harare, Zimbabwe)
- MA Biotechnology, Law & Ethics (Sheffield, England)
- PhD Chemical Engineering (Cape Town, South Africa)
- Certificate in Technical Support for SMMEs (Biotechnology) (Osaka, Japan)
Contact:
Email: bernard@naftec.org
Tel: +267 5440441
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