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Naomi Melville
PhD Student
Email: nmelville@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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My role at the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre

In 2021, I graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University with a BSc with First Class Honours in Food Science and Technology. Prior to graduating from university, I worked within industry as a Quality Auditor for a company located in Abergavenny. 

I have recently joined the research team at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University to undertake a PhD focusing on the trend of meal-kit subscription boxes.

Supervisory Team

  • Dr Ellen Evans – Research Fellow, ZERO2FIVE Food and Drink Research Unit (Director of Studies).
  • Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Redmond – Senior Research Fellow, ZERO2FIVE Food and Drink Research Unit (Academic Supervisor).
  • Dr Joseph Baldwin – Research Fellow, Cardiff School of Art and Design (Academic Supervisor).

Previous Experience  

  • Quality Auditor, Abergavenny Fine Foods (2021-2022)
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (2018-2021)


Qualifications and Professional Memberships

  • BSc Food Science and Technology
  • RSPH Level 3 Award in Understanding how to develop a HACCP plan
  • RSPH Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Food Manufacturing 
  • Internal Auditors Course