Jason Stokes

Jason Stokes is a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering and leads the Premium Food and Beverages Program in Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator. This program focuses on industry-driven research to enhance onshore value-adding and business growth opportunities.

Professor Stokes is a leading researcher in the field of chemical engineering, with a particular focus on the rheology, tribology, and interfacial properties of soft matter. His extensive body of work includes numerous publications on the physical and structural properties of food and beverages, as well as their sensory attributes.

Some key areas of his research include:

1. Rheology and Tribology: Professor Stokes has extensively studied the rheological and tribological properties of various soft materials, including gels, emulsions, and foams. His work often explores the relationship between these properties and sensory perception, such as mouthfeel and texture. He also applys these to a range of diverse fields that use non-Newtonian fluids.
2. Food Structure and Sensory Perception: His research frequently investigates the structural properties of food and how they influence sensory experiences. This includes studies on plant-based burgers, dairy products, and other food items, aiming to improve their quality and consumer acceptance.
3. Soft Matter and Colloids: Professor Stokes has published numerous papers on the behavior of colloids and hydrocolloids, such as nanocrystalline cellulose, microgels, and polysaccharides. His work in this area contributes to a deeper understanding of the fundamental properties of these materials.
4. Innovative Techniques: He has developed and applied various innovative techniques to study the properties of soft matter, including advanced rheometry and tribology methods. These techniques have provided new insights into the behavior of complex fluids and soft materials.
5. Interdisciplinary Research: Professor Stokes’ publications often reflect an interdisciplinary approach, combining principles from chemical engineering, food science, and materials science to address complex research questions.

Overall, Professor Jason Stokes’ research has significantly advanced the understanding of the physical and sensory properties of soft matter, with important implications for the food and beverage industry.

Professor Stokes lectures and coordinates teaching modules in the Chemical Engineering degree, with particular strengths in Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomenon, and currently coordinates the Engineering Placement course.

Jason served in a leadership role as Deputy Associate Dean Research (ADR) in the Faculty of EAIT (2020-23), with a specific focus on research training, development and well-being of emerging researchers. He was previously acting ADR in Faculty of EAIT and Director of Research in the School of Chemical Engineering.