Iraqi-born PhD Researcher Mohammed Mahdi (IMAGE) University of Huddersfield Caption The project that has led to this discovery is headed by Dr Alan Smith whose lab at the University of Huddersfield specialises in pharmaceutical and biomedical biopolymers research. A member of the team is Iraqi-born PhD researcher Mohammed Mahdi who is lead author of new articles that describe the potential of gellan gum. Credit University of Huddersfield Usage Restrictions Must credit the University of Huddersfield License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.