Clarity Ropafadzo Mapengo is a Food Science and Technology lecturer. She works in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Teesside University. She is involved in modules and research relating to food systems and product development. Clarity's interest cuts across food systems innovation, cultural landscapes and consumer behaviour in championing food and health security. Prior to joining Teesside, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pretoria where she researched and published work relating to the manipulation of biopolymers using thermal technologies and green chemistry in order to develop healthier food ingredients. She also served as an innovation mentor for UNLEASH+ and the Global Biotech Revolution, working with young postgraduates interested in entrepreneurship and innovation in the biotech space.