Shirin Fatima

Shirin Fatima is a Master’s student in Food Safety at Wageningen University & Research, specialising in Supply Chain Safety. She previously earned her Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology from Jamia Hamdard University, India, where she developed plant-based seafood analogues as part of her dissertation. She went on to work as a Food Scientist at Demolish Foods, contributing to patented innovations in alternative proteins and plant-based protein products, and later as a Project Consultant with the Climate Group in India, focusing on strategies to decarbonise the Indian food value chain. Her broad interests lie in food systems sustainability, regulatory affairs, and the intersection of safety, economics, and consumer trust. 

Her current master’s thesis, under the Business Economics chair group at Wageningen, examines how Indian spice exporters comply with European Union food safety and traceability regulations. Using choice modelling and economic analysis, she investigates how exporters weigh the costs, benefits, and risks of compliance. This research aims to provide insights into the barriers faced by SMEs, highlight opportunities for targeted policy support, and ultimately strengthen trade resilience for Indian exports. Through this work, Shirin seeks to contribute to building a safer and more transparent global food system.