Agnes Mbachi Mwangwela

Dr. Agnes Mwangwela is a Food Scientist with 30 years of experience in university teaching in food science, food product development and food analysis at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Malawi. From 2008, Dr. Mwangwela has served in university leadership and currently serves as Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University.

She is a holder of PhD in Food Science from the University of Pretoria and currently leads the Food Composition data compilation and management for Malawi (MAFOODS). Her research covers technologies and systems for utilization and delivery of plant-based protein sources to address the emerging triple burden of malnutrition in Sub Saharan Africa. Her work covers the development and promotion of neglected and underutilised plant species.