Eva Kemps

Flinders University
 
Professor Eva Kemps is a senior researcher at Flinders University in South Australia at the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, co-convenor of the Australasian Forum on Emerging Research in Cognition and Emotion, and a member of the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Eva’s research and expertise brings an important psychological perspective to the research activities of Plants for Space, in particular those focused on human–plant interactions. Her extensive knowledge on the multi-sensory elements of food cravings, will guide the development of new methodologies to measure individual preferences in the visual appeal, taste, smell and texture of plant-based foods to ascertain the sensory features of plant aesthetics and food intake to produce psychological benefits for astronauts. 
Eva’s role as node leader for Flinders University will support important synergies in the South Australian cluster of the Centre, and will be ensure smooth collaboration with Australian institutions and international P4S partners. 

“I could not go to Space without chocolate”