Nesli Sozer

Nesli Sözer is a Professor at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, with over 25 years of experience in food science, processing and ingredient innovation. Her research focuses on plant-based and microbial proteins, dietary fibres and technologies for developing nutritious, sustainable and appealing foods. She leads major international research initiatives advancing protein diversification, ingredient functionality and industrial scale-up. Her work has resulted in patents, awards and commercial innovations, including technologies behind the VTT spin-off Happy Plant Protein. She is committed to bridging scientific discoveries and industrial applications to accelerate sustainable food innovation.