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.