Assoc. Prof. Sündüs Tewfik
Dr Sündüs Tewfik PhD
Phone/WhatsApp: 0044 (0) 7869168475 Work email: tewfik@bloomsnano.com Linked-In Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sündüs-tewfik-35aa39196/
Professional Profile
I am a senior policy and public health specialist with over 30 years of experience working at the intersection of science, public health, and policy across government linked programmes, international health initiatives, and regulated environments. I am motivated by translating complex evidence into practical action, shaping strategy, supporting collaboration, and delivering outcomes that create public value within complex multi stakeholder systems.
As Founder and strategic lead of Bloomsnano, alongside senior academic and advisory roles, I have led and delivered evidence based, initiatives across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, natural products, functional foods, and international public health programmes. I work closely with multidisciplinary teams and diverse partners, including governments, regulators, clinicians, communities, and international organisations, to strengthen policy, practice, and population health outcomes. I place strong emphasis on inclusive and supportive team leadership, developing capability, confidence, and shared accountability across diverse professional groups. I am recognised for strategic thinking, commitment to delivery, and investment in people. My leadership is grounded in integrity, good governance, equity, and proportionate decision making, with a consistent focus on achieving sustainable and meaningful impact.
Key Competencies: Population health improvement, evidence-based decision making, system leadership, quality and clinical governance, workforce development, collaborative partnership working
Employment
Founder, Chef Executive and Sustainability Officer (October 2019 – Present) Bloomsnano Ltd, London UK • Provided strategic leadership and operational oversight, managing budgets and delivering outcomes with clear accountability and value for money.
- Established governance, compliance, and assurance frameworks, overseeing statutory, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
- Led multidisciplinary innovation programmes, including digital health initiatives, translating evidence into practical self management tools.
- Built inclusive, high-performing teams and partnerships across government, industry, and communities to secure funding and support delivery.
International Public Health Capacity Building Lead (October 2007 – Present)
The International Forum for Public Health – IFPH (Nonprofit Organisation), London UK • Led and coordinated international capacity building programmes, delivering train the trainer public health workshops aligned with global health, prevention, and health systems strengthening priorities. • Provided technical leadership on non communicable disease prevention and food safety, including chronic disease management, regulatory risk management, food inspection, and contamination risk, supporting institutional and workforce capacity development.
Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science (October 2006 – October 2018)
School of Life Sciences and Computer Sciences, London Metropolitan University, London UK • Delivered high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in pharmaceutical and life sciences.
- Provided academic leadership as Course Leader for MSc Pharmaceutical Science, BSc Herbal Medicinal Science, BSc Cosmetic Science, overseeing curriculum, assessment, and quality assurance. • Designed and led core modules, introducing blended learning to improve student engagement and outcomes.
- Supervised and examined BSc, MSc, and PhD research, contributing to governance, employability, and national research dissemination.
Founder, Managing Director (August 2004 – February 2006) Sundus Connect UK, London UK • Led natural product formulation and customer portfolio management, coordinating suppliers, retailers, manufacturers, and research and development scientists to support effective product development and delivery.
- Strengthened cross-sector collaboration by acting as a liaison between commercial, scientific, and manufacturing stakeholders, improving alignment between research outputs and market requirements.
Founder, Managing Director (August 2004 – February 2006) Sundus Hope UK, London UK • Delivering science education and public engagement initiatives focused on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, natural products, and public health.
- Increased organisational visibility and community impact through structured networking and event organisation, promoting evidence-based health education and public awareness.
Research Scientist (January 2000 – September 2006)
School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK
- Applied advanced pharmacognosy and laboratory expertise to support evidence-based evaluation and development of traditional and natural medicine products, including botanical authentication, chemical analysis, and bioactive compound assessment.
- Strengthened quality assurance and regulatory compliance for natural products by applying validated analytical methods and supporting alignment with UK and European registration and quality standards. • Contributed to innovation at the interface of traditional medicine and biotechnology through applied microbiology research, including fermentation and molecular techniques, enhancing analytical capability and methodological rigor.
Biomedical Scientist (October 1995 – Sep 2006)
St Mary’s Hospital & The Doctors Laboratory, London, UK
- Achieved UK State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and accumulated 11 years of experience in regulated biomedical and pathology laboratory environments, supporting diagnostic services relevant to public health and disease control.
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary laboratory expertise across Microbiology, Cytogenetics and Cytopathology, ensuring reliable results through strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practice, quality assurance, biosafety, and health and safety standards.
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacognosy, University of Westminster, UK
MSc in Applied Microbiology (Biotechnology), University of Westminster, UK
Post graduate Certificate in Education, London Metropolitan University, UK
Biomedical Scientist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration, UK
Bachelor of Science (Biology) University of Fırat, Türkiye
Professional Teaching Certificate, University of Fırat, Türkiye
Publications, Advisory Roles and Professional Memberships
- Author/co-author of peer-reviewed publications in pharmacognosy, nanomedicine, nutrition, food safety, and public health. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0633-2036
- International Scientific Advisory Board Member, The Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB) • Editorial Board Member, Bulletin of the National Research Centre (Egypt)
- Former Fellow / Member: Institute of Biomedical Science, Science Council (Chartered Scientist), HCPC Hobbies and Voluntary Interests
I create positive social impact by mentoring people to live well with long term illness and by promoting ethical, sustainable farming to support access to healthy food.