In Print
Dr Stu is author of the award-winning international bestseller, The Science of Cooking and its sequel, The Science of Spice, both of which have received widespread critical and commercial acclaim. His latest book, The Science of Living (aka Live Your Best Life) was released internationally in January 2021 and is a Sunday Times bestseller.
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Stuart is a medical doctor turned writer, presenter and educator, with wide experience working on national TV, radio and video media. He has an inspiring personal story as a cancer survivor and holds degrees in medicine, biomedical science and teaching.
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Lights, camera…
Dr Stu is a the food scientist for BBC’s Inside the Factory, and has made appearances on BBC’s MasterChef, The One Show, ITV’s This Morning, Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped and Steph’s Packed Lunch, among others
Technology
In recognition of his pioneering work at Guru Magazine, Stuart is twice finalist for The South West Digital Awards for Individual Contribution to Technology.
On radio
Dr Stu has made a variety of local and national radio appearances, podcasts and is the go-to food scientist for many BBC and commercial radio stations.
Research
Dr Stu specialises in food research and has investigated a variety of topics including the science of burger cooking, making cream teas and serving beer, and has worked for Morrisons supermarket, United Biscuits, Encona, Vouchercloud and Ascot Racecourse.
Speaking and Teaching
Dr Stu is a qualified teacher, medical doctor and a Cambridge University lecturer, who ran ‘The Science of Cooking Day School’ at Madingley College.
Writing
Stuart’s work and research has been featured in the national press, including the Daily Mail, Express, Daily Mirror, Sunday Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Independent. He writes regularly in national and international magazines, and is a past finalist in the Wellcome Trust Science Writer of the Year Award.