Paul James Moughan FRSNZ FRSC FNZIFST is a New Zealand scientist specialising in mammalian protein metabolism and its application to human nutrition and health.

He was subsequently appointed as an academic in 1985 at Massey University, with his research focussing on digestive physiology and intermediary metabolism.

In 1995, he was awarded Massey University's highest qualification, Doctor of Science (DSc), based on his published works.

[3] He was appointed as Foundation Professor in Monogastric Biology at Massey University, in 1993 and a Personal Chair in 1996.

[3] He was the foundation director of the Riddet Institute from 2003 to 2017,[6] a centre of research excellence (CoRE).