Selena Ahmed

The Periodic Table of Food Initiative

BIOGRAPHY

Selena Ahmed is the Global Executive Director of The Periodic Table of Food Initiative and Dean of Food EDU at the American Heart Association. She leads scientific strategy and data integration for a pioneering global platform mapping the biomolecular composition of food.

Selena’s work connects food chemistry with agriculture, ecosystems, and human health, driving innovations in food data science and policy. Her leadership helps bridge scientific discovery and practical application, shaping healthier, more sustainable food systems worldwide.