In 2001In -2002 he spent one year at Centre for process analytical chemistry (CPAC) in Seattle, WA. He has published more than 100 scientifi c papers within the fi eld of rapid and non-destructive quality assessment of foods and is specialized within fl uorescence, near-infrared and Raman spectroscopy, including hyperspectral imaging. He has contributed to a successful in-line NIR hyperspectral imaging system (QVision 500, TOMRA) which is used worldwide for in-line food quality control. Jens Petter is now director of SFI Digital Food Quality (www.digifoods.no), a centre for research driven innovation with the aim of developing smart sensor-driven solutions that deliver the essential food quality information required for successful process optimization and digitalization of the food industry.