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Dr. Alex D. Tchuenchieu Kamgain is a Research Scientist in Food Science and Nutrition at the Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM), under Cameroon’s Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation. With a background in Biochemistry and Microbiology, his research explores food safety, functional foods, dietary assessment, and the application of artificial intelligence in nutrition and health research. He is actively engaged in collaborative research in South Africa and beyond, focusing on indigenous food systems, food security, nutrition transition, and sustainable diets. Dr. Tchuenchieu Kamgain has contributed to multidisciplinary initiatives addressing malnutrition, non-communicable diseases, urban food environments, and culturally adapted dietary interventions in African populations. He is a member of the Cameroon Nutritional Science Society (CNSS), the Nutritional Society of South Africa (NSSA), and the International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT), among other professional networks.