The Human Dimension

Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of Aigoracast. Our guest today is Dr. Riccardo Accolla.

Dr. Riccardo Accolla is a neuroscientist and food innovation leader dedicated to creating more resilient food systems through technology and human-centric insights. As the Director of Innovation at Thimus, he applies his expertise in multisensory perception, reward, and emotion to develop product strategies that resonate with consumers on a cognitive level.

With over 20 years of experience, Riccardo's career spans leadership roles at global flavor houses and food-tech startups. He previously led the design of sustainability-tracking software at ripe.io and founded A-T4H Consulting to support "better-for-planet" food solutions. Riccardo holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the Swiss Polytechnic Federal Institute (EPFL) and a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of Milan.

Social Links & Resources

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardoaccolla/

• Company: https://www.thimus.com/

• Expertise Areas: * Multisensory Food Perception

• Neuro-Innovation

• Sustainable Food Systems

• Consumer Emotions and Reward Mechanisms