Focus Groups
Matís's field of expertise is divided into nine research groups, where experts form the knowledge base and core activities needed to solve the various research and innovation projects being carried out at any given time: Bioactive Compounds, Biotechnology, Genetics, Chemical Analysis, Biomass & Analysis, Sustainability, Microbiological Analysis, Environment & Air Quality, and Value Chain. The field also includes two groups of experts in measurements, one on microorganisms and the other on chemicals, but within these groups, special attention is paid to analyses of the safety, wholesomeness and nutritional value of food and related products. Both measurement groups support the solution of research projects as well as serving the business community with measurements, advice and information.
There is often a need for a diverse knowledge base for solving the diverse Matís projects, and therefore experts within different professional groups are happy to work together to shape the projects and carry out the necessary research, measurement and innovation work; all for the benefit of the economy that Matís serves.
Matís' operations are divided into two focus areas
- Research & Innovation – Director: Jónas R. Viðarsson
- Service – Director: Guðmundur Stefánsson
Professional directors
- Chemical Analysis - Natasa Desnica
- Genetics – Björn Þór Aðalsteinsson
- Bioactive Compounds – Rósa Jónsdóttir
- Biomass & Analysis – Stefán Þór Eysteinsson
- Biotechnology – Ólafur H Friðjónsson
- Sustainability – Birgir Örn Smárason
- Value chain – Valur N. Gunnlaugsson
- Microbiological Analysis – Elísabet Eik Guðmundsdóttir
- Environment & Air Quality – Kristmann Gíslason
