Frank Moerman graduated with an MSc. in Bioengineering from the University of Ghent (1991), and a BSc. in Education from Artevelde University College Ghent (2006). He worked as a fine chemical production engineer for Aji-no-moto, Co. and as a food technologist/quality manager for Kerry Ingredients. Currently he is a doctoral researcher in food/phyto-chemistry at the Catholic University of Leuven/KU Leuven. In 2002, he became a member of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG), acting as chairman of the Belgium regional section until 2005 and received an achievement award for his services in 2013. He participated in the European 5th framework project “HYFOMA? (2002-2004) on the Steering Committee. He is an active member of several EHEDG working groups, is author of a number of articles and book chapters on hygienic engineering & design and is an active trainer in hygienic design and cleaning technologies.