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Dr Nick Smith PhD

Research Officer (Sustainable Nutrition Initiative)

Doctoral Supervisor
Riddet Institute

Nick is part of the Riddet Institute's Sustainable Nutrition Initiative. He works on mathematical models for the global food system and its ability to nourish the global population. Previously, he has worked on models for microbial dynamics in the human gut microbiome.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: Level 3, Te Ohu Ranagahau Kai
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2020)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University
  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Human nutrition; mathematical modelling; sustainability

Thematics

Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Applied Mathematics (010200): Biological Mathematics (010202):
Biological Sciences (060000):
Mathematical Sciences (010000):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Nutrition and Dietetics (111100): Nutritional Physiology (111103)

Keywords

Mathematical modelling; human nutrition; microbiome; sustainable nutrition

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Principal Investigator / First Named Investigator / Science Leader 1 0
Project Leader 1 0
Team Member 1 0

Research Outputs

Journal

Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., & McNabb, WC. (2024). Alternative protein-based foods must contribute to micronutrient adequacy. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Silvestrini, MM., Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., McNabb, WC., & Sarti, FM. (2024). Complex network analysis and health implications of nutrient trade. Global Food Security. 40
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Soh, BXP., Smith, NW., R. von Hurst, P., & McNabb, WC. (2024). Evaluation of Protein Adequacy From Plant-Based Dietary Scenarios in Simulation Studies: A Narrative Review. Journal of Nutrition. 154(2), 300-313
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Silvestrini, MM., Smith, NW., & Sarti, FM. (2023). Evolution of global food trade network and its effects on population nutritional status. Current Research in Food Science. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: Smith, N.
Leroy, F., Smith, NW., Adesogan, AT., Beal, T., Iannotti, L., Moughan, PJ., . . . Mann, N. (2023). The role of meat in the human diet: Evolutionary aspects and nutritional value. Animal Frontiers. 13(2), 11-18
[Journal article]Authored by: Smith, N.
Dave, LA., Hodgkinson, SM., Roy, NC., Smith, NW., & McNabb, WC. (2023). The role of holistic nutritional properties of diets in the assessment of food system and dietary sustainability. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 63(21), 5117-5137
[Journal article]Authored by: Hodgkinson, S., McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., Millard, P., Hill, JP., & McNabb, WC. (2022). Estimating cropland requirements for global food system scenario modeling. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Dave, AC., Hill, JP., & McNabb, WC. (2022). Nutritional assessment of plant-based beverages in comparison to bovine milk. Frontiers in Nutrition. 9
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Barnsley, JE., Chandrakumar, C., Gonzalez-Fischer, C., Eme, PE., Bourke, BEP., Smith, NW., . . . Roche, JR. (2022). Correction: Barnsley et al. Lifetime Climate Impacts of Diet Transitions: A Novel Climate Change Accounting Perspective. Sustainability 2021, 13, 5568. Sustainability (Switzerland). 14(13)
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., Hill, JP., & McNabb, WC. (2022). Modeling the Contribution of Meat to Global Nutrient Availability. Frontiers in Nutrition. 9
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., Hill, JP., & McNabb, WC. (2022). Modeling the Contribution of Milk to Global Nutrition. Frontiers in Nutrition. 8
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., Hill, JP., & McNabb, WC. (2022). Animal and plant-sourced nutrition: Complementary not competitive. Animal Production Science. 62(8), 701-711
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Fletcher, AJ., Dave, LA., Hill, JP., & McNabb, WC. (2021). Use of the DELTA Model to Understand the Food System and Global Nutrition. Journal of Nutrition. 151(10), 3253-3261
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Barnsley, JE., Chandrakumar, C., Gonzalez-Fischer, C., Eme, PE., Bourke, BEP., Smith, NW., . . . Roche, JR. (2021). Lifetime climate impacts of diet transitions: A novel climate change accounting perspective. Sustainability (Switzerland). 13(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Shorten, PR., Altermann, E., Roy, NC., & McNabb, WC. (2021). Examination of hydrogen cross-feeders using a colonic microbiota model. BMC Bioinformatics. 22(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Shorten, PR., Altermann, E., Roy, NC., & McNabb, WC. (2020). Competition for Hydrogen Prevents Coexistence of Human Gastrointestinal Hydrogenotrophs in Continuous Culture. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Shorten, PR., Altermann, E., Roy, NC., & McNabb, WC. (2020). Mathematical modelling supports the existence of a threshold hydrogen concentration and media-dependent yields in the growth of a reductive acetogen. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 43(5), 885-894
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Shorten, PR., Altermann, E., Roy, NC., & McNabb, WC. (2019). A mathematical model for the hydrogenotrophic metabolism of sulphate-reducing bacteria. Frontiers in Microbiology. 10(JULY)
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Shorten, PR., Altermann, E., Roy, NC., & McNabb, WC. (2019). The classification and evolution of bacterial cross-feeding. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 7(May)
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., McNabb, W., Smith, N.
Smith, NW., Shorten, PR., Altermann, EH., Roy, NC., & McNabb, WC. (2019). Hydrogen cross-feeders of the human gastrointestinal tract. Gut Microbes. 10(3), 270-288
[Journal article]Authored by: Altermann, E., McNabb, W., Smith, N.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • Spanish
    Last used: 2017
    Spoken ability: Needs work
    Written ability: Needs work
  • German
    Last used: 2017
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Average

Teaching and Supervision

Graduate Supervision Statement

The Sustainable Nutrition Initiative at the Riddet Institute periodically has positions for PhD and Masters candidates. Please email me for more information on current opportunities.


Dr Nick Smith is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 0
Co-supervisor 3 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Justine Coomson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Micronutrient requirements, bioavailability, supplementation and fortification

Co-supervisor of:

  • Patricia Soh - Doctor of Philosophy
    Protein intake and protein quality in vegan diets
  • Ejovi Abafe - Doctor of Philosophy
    Global land use for the delivery of nutrition
  • Vitor Geniselli Geniselli Da Silva - Doctor of Philosophy
    Foods to optimise the colonic microbiome for our lifelong health and wellbeing

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