The IPIFF Secretariat

The IPIFF Secretariat manages the everyday activities of the organisation – from administrative and communication matters to organising the IPIFF events and interactions with policymakers.

For generic queries and questions and media enquiries, please contact us at secretariat@ipiff.org 

Steven Barbosa-Secretary General

He possesses a solid background working with EU institutions for almost 20 years.

Steven Barbosa as IPIFF Secretary-General, manages the Secretariat-related functions and membership relations.

He is responsible for the coordination of the policy activities and regulatory developments.

Steven Barbosa is also responsible for the overall advocacy strategy, leading IPIFF’s outreach activities toward the EU institutions.

Contacts:

📠 Tel: +32 (0) 490 217 381

📨 steven.barbosa@ipiff.org

Zeynep Sinangil – Scientific Advisor

Zeynep Sinangil is a dedicated food engineer with a comprehensive background in food sciences and related legislation.

Throughout her academic career in food engineering, she has acquired extensive expertise through active participation in numerous conferences and workshops. During her studies, she concentrated on novel technologies and novel foods, cultivating a profound interest in the area of insects.

Zeynep is keen to translate her theoretical knowledge into practical applications. In her current role, she assists in coordinating activities for various Knowledge Platforms, including those focused on research activities, new feeding substrates, frass, and LCA, as well as research activities. Additionally, she supports outreach activities directed towards EU policymakers on topics related to these Knowledge Platforms, which encompasses the preparation of presentations and meeting documents.

Zeynep is a native speaker of both English and Turkish, is proficient in French, and is currently advancing her skills in Italian.

Contacts:

📠 Tel: +32 (0)2 893 20 21

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