Dr Nicholas Archer
Research Scientist
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Biography
Nicholas Archer joined CSIRO as a Post-doctoral fellow in 2012 after successfully completing his PhD at the University of Technology Sydney in human genetics and cell biology. He is currently a Research Scientist working in the Sensory, Flavour and Consumer Science team in Agriculture and Food.
Nicholas’ research at CSIRO includes:
(i) Understanding the factors (i.e. genetics and environment) influencing variability in taste perception and food preferences, and human food-body interactions,
(ii) The development of nutrigenomic products.
Additionally, his research interests include how knowledge of variation between consumers (i.e. metabolism, taste and aroma perception) may be applied to areas like the food industry and health services.
Other Interests
My interests and other information can be found here.
A recent Conversation article.
SBS Insight episode Sensational.
Current Roles
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Deputy Testbed Leader and Workpackage Leader
AIM Future Science Platform (Personalised food materials)
Academic Qualifications
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2005
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
University of Technology Sydney -
2006
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science Honours
University of Technology Sydney -
2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology
University of Technology Sydney -
Computing for Data Analysis
John Hopkins University (Coursera)
Professional Experiences
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2006-2012
Laboratory Demonstrator
University of Technology Sydney -
2012-2015
OCE Postdoctoral Fellow
CSIRO -
2015
Research Scientist
CSIRO
Grants
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2014-2015
CAFHS Collaborative Start Up Grant ($30,000): “Whole transcriptomic analysis of taste tissue to identify preventative measures to combat obesity”.
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2009
Vice Chancellors Postgraduate Travel Award ($1000)
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2009
UTS Science Faculty travel award ($2000)
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2014-Current
North Ryde Site Social Club
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2015-Current
First Aid Officer
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2015
Australasian Association for ChemoSensory Science (AACSS) - Ordinary Member