NSGR1S1\1010
Plant Protein Plus Network UK-SE Asia (3PUKSEA)
Multi-disciplinary collaboration for plant protein research and innovation via collaboration between the UK and South-East Asia.
The 3PUKSEA project (NSGR1S2\1010) within the Network Strengthening Grants Scheme is funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences
The 3PUKSEA project (NSGR1S2\1010) within the Network Strengthening Grants Scheme is funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences
NSGR1S1\1010
Plant Protein Plus Network UK-SE Asia (3PUKSEA)
Impact and Added Value of Network Strengthening Grant
Quick Facts
Co-led by Hanoi University of Science and Technology and the University of Greenwich, 3PUKSEA is a two-year initiative funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences under the Network Strengthening Grants Scheme (NSGR1S2\1010). Launching in March 2025 across five SE Asian nations, the network integrates expertise in engineering, environmental, and social sciences to drive regional innovation in sustainable proteins. By empowering early-career and female researchers, the project directly advances UN Sustainable Development Goals 9 and 12.
Focus
Upcycling 25-35% of waste/side-streams from 47 Mt rice production in Vietnam
Goal
Establishing a sustainable protein innovation launchpad to unlock co-benefits of protein shift and upcycling
Research & Activities
What the project is doing and what it aims to achieve.
Focus Areas
- Life Sciences
- Food Innovation
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering,
- Environmental Sciences,
- Social Sciences
- Food Innovation
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering,
- Environmental Sciences,
- Social Sciences
Key Research Projects
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and economic impact pathways of protein technologies in Vietnam.
- Eco-innovative extraction methods for rice-based protein.
- Socio-economic viability studies for protein transition.
- Eco-innovative extraction methods for rice-based protein.
- Socio-economic viability studies for protein transition.
Key Investigators
Our dynamic UK-SE Asia network unites top researchers and industry partners to pioneer climate-smart, innovative food solutions.
Son Chu-Ky
HUST
Parag Acharya
University of Greenwich
Nguyen Nguyen-Danh
HUST
Nazanin Zand
University of Greenwich
UK-South East Asia partnership driving innovation in the plant protein sector. By upcycling rice production side-streams, the network develops sustainable and affordable food alternatives for the region. This collaboration delivers climate-smart technologies to accelerate a global transition toward resilient food systems. The 3PUKSEA project (NSGR1S2\1010) within the Network Strengthening Grants Scheme is funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.