Discover what gives a wafer the perfect snap, a crisp the perfect crunch, and the surprising similarities between steel and chocolate in this discussion with mechanical food engineer Idris Mohammed from Imperial College London.
When Idris Mohammed came from Trinidad to Imperial College London for his undergraduate in mechanical engineering, he had no idea that it would lead him to the study of confectionery. From examining the structure of chocolate wafers to putting crisps in a CT scanner, Idris has worked on some unconventional projects!
Now a teaching fellow, he is taking his knowledge of food and using it to teach his students engineering principles, like chocolate cooking classes to demonstrate the properties of steel.
In this interactive interview, we’ll be exploring Idris’ working life as a food engineer and answering your live questions on all things food and mechanics.
Great Exhibition Road Festival
The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of curiosity, discovery and exploration. Join us as Exhibition Road is transformed with events and activities from over 20 research and culture organisations around South Kensington including Imperial College London, Royal Commission of 1851, Discover South Kensington, Royal Albert Hall, V&A, Science Museum, Royal College of Music, Natural History Museum and many more.
This event is part of the Festival’s new online events programme, celebrating science and the arts from your home.
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