Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Email:
- y.sultanbawa@uq.edu.au
- Phone:
- +61 7 344 32471
- Phone:
- +61 7 336 52145
Overview
Background
Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa's research is focused within the agribusiness development framework, specifically in the area of food processing, preservation, food safety and nutrition. Her current research includes the minimisation of post harvest losses through value addition and the search for natural preservatives to replace current synthetic chemicals. In addition, her research area also includes the challenge of nutrition security, in particular micronutrient deficiency (hidden hunger), lack of diet diversity and nutritional losses in the food supply chain, which are addressed by her work with underutilized Australian plant species and potential new crops. Her work on Australian native plant foods is focused on incorporation of these plants in mainstream agriculture and diet diversification Working with indigenous communities to develop nutritious and sustainable value added products from native plants for use in the food, feed, cosmetic and health care industries is a key strategy. The creation of employment, economic and social benefits to these remote communities is an anticipated outcome. She considers it a privilege to engage with these communities and is very passionate that her work will have a positive socio-economic impact.
Research Focus
- Functional ingredients (natural additives)
Functional food/feed/nutraceutical ingredients with enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles are obtained from specialty crops (Australian native plant foods) and industry co/by-products. Natural additives are obtained from raw materials of vegetable, fruit, herbs/spices or microbiological origin. An example is plant extracts which can provide e.g. antioxidants, shelf-life extension (natural antimicrobials), trace-nutrients (vitamins/ minerals) and novel flavours. Innovative technology solutions
- Novel packaging systems
Development of active, biodegradable packaging material with natural additives for shelf life extension, smart packaging with nanosensors for the effective detection of food contaminants, microperforated packaging systems with optimised modified atmospheres for fresh foods and high barrier packaging material for herbs and spices are practical objectives of her research. Engineered nano-delivery systems for plant bioactives Develop nano-platforms for targeted delivery and controlled release of plant bioactives including antioxidant and antimicrobial products, through testing of in vitro activities and shelf life under various conditions.
- Photodynamic treatment
Photodynamic treatment or photosensitization is a novel light and photo dye based approach which offers promising alternatives to conventional methods for the control of microorganisms. Plant bioactives such as curcumin has been successfully used to control mycrotoxigenic fungi. This technology has potential as a decontamination tool to reduce the microbial load in food and feed.
- Food safety
Her research focus in this field includes intervention strategies to inhibit and prevent food-borne pathogens and spoilage organisms in fresh food and beverages, elucidating mechanisms of antimicrobial action, shelf-life extension with natural antimicrobials, retaining bioactivity during processing and storage, search for natural inhibitors from Australian native plants, use of bioactive honey from Leptospermum polygalifolium (Jelly bush) in treating microbial wound infections.
Availability
- Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Reading
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of British Columbia
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Nutritional characteristics and antimicrobial activity of Australian grown Feijoa (Acca sellowiana)
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2019). Nutritional characteristics and antimicrobial activity of Australian grown Feijoa (Acca sellowiana). Foods, 8 (9) 376, 376. doi: 10.3390/foods8090376
2019
Journal Article
Promising tropical fruits high in folates
Striegel, Lisa, Weber, Nadine, Dumler, Caroline, Chebib, Soraya, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Rychlik, Michael (2019). Promising tropical fruits high in folates. Foods, 8 (9) 363, 363. doi: 10.3390/foods8090363
2019
Journal Article
Phytochemical characteristics and antimicrobial activity of Australian grown garlic (Allium Sativum L.) cultivars
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Gabriele, Chhim, Panhchapor, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Phytochemical characteristics and antimicrobial activity of Australian grown garlic (Allium Sativum L.) cultivars. Foods, 8 (9) 358, 358. doi: 10.3390/foods8090358
2019
Journal Article
Terminalia ferdinandiana, a traditional medicinal plant of Australia, alleviates hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress and inflammation, in vitro
Chaliha, Mridusmita and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Terminalia ferdinandiana, a traditional medicinal plant of Australia, alleviates hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress and inflammation, in vitro. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 17 (1) 20190008. doi: 10.1515/jcim-2019-0008
2019
Journal Article
Antioxidant rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana inhibit the growth of foodborne bacteria
Akter, Saleha, Netzel, Michael E., Tinggi, Ujang, Osborne, Simone A., Fletcher, Mary T. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Antioxidant rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana inhibit the growth of foodborne bacteria. Foods, 8 (8) 281, 281. doi: 10.3390/foods8080281
2019
Journal Article
Antioxidant-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana interfere with estimation of cell viability
Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Netzel, Michael E., Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary T., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Osborne, Simone A. (2019). Antioxidant-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana interfere with estimation of cell viability. Antioxidants, 8 (6) 191, 191. doi: 10.3390/antiox8060191
2019
Journal Article
A new red-emitting fluorescence probe for rapid and effective visualization of bisulfite in food samples and live animals
Zhou, Fang, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Feng, Huan, Wang, Yong-Lei, Meng, Qingtao, Wang, Yue, Zhang, Zhiqiang and Zhang, Run (2019). A new red-emitting fluorescence probe for rapid and effective visualization of bisulfite in food samples and live animals. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 67 (15), 4375-4383. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b07110
2019
Journal Article
Cultivar-specific responses in red sweet peppers grown under shade nets and controlled-temperature plastic tunnel environment on antioxidant constituents at harvest
Lekala, Chembi Solomon, Madani, Khalil Saber H., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Maboko, Martin Makgose, Fotouo, Helen, Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Cultivar-specific responses in red sweet peppers grown under shade nets and controlled-temperature plastic tunnel environment on antioxidant constituents at harvest. Food Chemistry, 275, 85-94. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.09.097
2019
Journal Article
High and long-term antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli via synergy between the antibiotic penicillin G and its carrier ZnAl layered double hydroxide
Li, Mengxue, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Xu, Zhi Ping, Gu, Wenyi, Chen, Weiyu, Liu, Jianyong and Qian, Guangren (2019). High and long-term antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli via synergy between the antibiotic penicillin G and its carrier ZnAl layered double hydroxide. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 174, 435-442. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.11.035
2019
Conference Publication
Bioactive compounds and functional properties of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian native plant
Phan, Anh, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Hong, Hung, Netzel, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Bioactive compounds and functional properties of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian native plant. 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Effect of curcumin-based photodynamic treatment on nutritional properties of strawberry fruit
Sarwara, Shammy, Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Effect of curcumin-based photodynamic treatment on nutritional properties of strawberry fruit. 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Exploring the nutritional profile and bioactive potential of Australian grown saltbush (Atriplex sp.)
Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Netzel, Michael E., Phan, Anh D. T. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Exploring the nutritional profile and bioactive potential of Australian grown saltbush (Atriplex sp.). TropAg2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11 - 13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: M D P I AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036083
2019
Conference Publication
Optimizing the antimicrobial activity of Tasmanian pepper leaf oil emulsion as a natural preservative for capsicum
Seidi Dmayeh, Maral, Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Optimizing the antimicrobial activity of Tasmanian pepper leaf oil emulsion as a natural preservative for capsicum. International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036094
2019
Conference Publication
Antimicrobial activity and ellagitannins from Terminalia ferdinandiana
Akter, Saleha, Hong, Hung Trieu, Netzel, Michael E., Tinggi, Ujang, Osborne, Simone, Fletcher, Mary and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Antimicrobial activity and ellagitannins from Terminalia ferdinandiana. TropAg2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036081
2019
Conference Publication
Curcumin-based photosensitization: a novel and green technology to decontaminate food systems
Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Curcumin-based photosensitization: a novel and green technology to decontaminate food systems. International Photodynamic Association World Congress, Cambridge, MA, United States, 28 June - 4 July 2019. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.2530661
2019
Journal Article
Overall nutritional and sensory profile of different species of Australian wattle seeds (Acacia spp.): Potential food sources in the arid and semi-arid regions
Shelat, Kinnari J., Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Olarte Mantilla, Sandra M., Smyth, Heather E., Tinggi, Ujang, Hickey, Sarah, Rühmann, Broder, Sieber, Volker and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Overall nutritional and sensory profile of different species of Australian wattle seeds (Acacia spp.): Potential food sources in the arid and semi-arid regions. Foods, 8 (10) 482, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/foods8100482
2019
Conference Publication
Rediscovering the value of Indigenous plant foods for diet diversification as one perspective for Australia’s Bioeconomy
Rychlik, Michael, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Netzel, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Rediscovering the value of Indigenous plant foods for diet diversification as one perspective for Australia’s Bioeconomy. Bioenergy STRONG Research Summit, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 12-15 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Exploring the nutritional and functional properties of two understudied Australian endemic plants: Diploglottis bracteata and Syzigium aqueum
Chaliha, Mridusmita, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Hong, Hung Trieu, McGuire, Geraldine, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Exploring the nutritional and functional properties of two understudied Australian endemic plants: Diploglottis bracteata and Syzigium aqueum. TropAg2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036093
2019
Conference Publication
Designing meal plans for the foodservice sector using traditional Australian foods
Wright, Olivia, Netzel, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Designing meal plans for the foodservice sector using traditional Australian foods. TropAg2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
The effect of storage temperature on the accumulation of anthocyanins in different fruit tissues of Queen Garnet Plum
Kodagoda, Gethmini, Hong, Hung, Topp, Bruce, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, O'Hare, Tim and Netzel, Michael (2019). The effect of storage temperature on the accumulation of anthocyanins in different fruit tissues of Queen Garnet Plum. 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
occurrence of rare earth elements in food
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the Shelf-life of Salmon Fillets Using an Advanced Nanoencapsulation Technology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Upconversion-encoded microspheres for glucocorticoids detection as food hazards or health markers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kayvan Etebari, Dr Zeinab Khalil, Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timorense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the effect of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) on human gut microbiota and metabolite production: an in vitro fermentation study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Loan Nguyen
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating Disciplinary Lenses to Overcome Innovation and Commercialisation Barriers for Uniquely Australian Foods
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damian Hine, Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional quality and Food Functionality of Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccata) - an Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring traditional Aboriginal knowledge and potential enterprise development of fungi in Northern Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken, Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Sharlene Leroy-Dyer
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Doctor Philosophy
The efficacy of nanoencapsulation as a delivery system of Terminalia ferdinandiana extract for periodontal disease therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring and understanding the nutritional quality and functional properties of wild harvested Australian grown elderberries (native elderberries)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Leveraging Bushfoods of Australia: Exploiting novel processing technologies to extract bioactive compounds.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nidhi Bansal
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Doctor Philosophy
Using marks and designations to build and sustain local food and agriculture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brad Sherman, Associate Professor Allison Fish
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the nutritional and bioactive properties of native Australian Citrus species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Natasha Hungerford, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring a framework for the Gamilaraay peoples governance of research and development on their traditional foods: a case study exploring functional ingredients in a culturally significant native grain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Opening the Discussion on Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Plants for Indigenous Health: Development of a Bush Food-based Carbonated Beverage
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Perinatal strategies to improve birthweight, growth, and gut health in pre-weaned piglets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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Doctor Philosophy
Using marks and designations to build and sustain local food and agriculture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brad Sherman, Associate Professor Allison Fish
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening Indigenous Community Capability: Uniquely Australian Foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of ICT in agriculture marketing to connect smallholder farmers to dynamic markets in the developing countries: A case of the dairy industry in Bangladesh
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Natalie Jones, Dr Luke Williams, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Dr Kamalesh Adhikari
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of growing region and processing on the quality and functionality of wild harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruits
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Use of Novel Green Technologies for Preservation of Horticultural Produce using Plant Bioactives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of photosensitization on the nutrient profile and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds in Australian grown strawberries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Characterising the potential of the green plum (Buchanania obovata) as a native Australian fruit
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional and Functional Quality of Flour and Proteins from Australian Acacia seed
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mike Gidley, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Louw Hoffman
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a new probiotic fermented milk with prebiotics for aflatoxin M1 detoxification
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Professor Mark Turner
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Utilization of solid-state fermented canola meal, camelina meal and lupin as potential protein sources in the diets of broiler chickens
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the safe use of Terminalia ferdinandiana for dietary purposes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Michael Netzel
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Potential of nanoencapsulated plant bioactives against weak acid resistant yeast to extend the shelf life of apple juice
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the bioactive potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) - a native plant of Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Antimicrobial activity of plant extracts and photosensitization against pathogenic and food spoilage fungi occurring on fresh date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruits
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Use of nanoemulsions with natural antimicrobials to reduce Campylobacter contamination from the chicken intestinal tract.
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Australian Native Plants (Kakadu plum and Davidson plum) on the Safety and Quality of Value-added Meat Products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Louw Hoffman
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of storage on the nutritional quality of 'Rubycot' plumcot and 'Queen Garnet' plum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Dr Michael Netzel
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Australian indigenous edible halophytes - potential sources of functional ingredients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Dr Michael Netzel
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment and identification of molecular markers underpinning for H. armigera Hübner resistance in Australian wild Cajanus species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Agnelo Furtado, Professor Robert Henry
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Factors affecting carotenoids in zeaxanthin-biofortified sweet-corn (Zea mays L.)
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Harvested Maize in Kenya and Tanzania and Postharvest Control by Photosensitization
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Darren Kriticos
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Factors related to differential occurrence rates of aflatoxins in maize grains: investigations with near infrared spectrometry and metabolite analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher
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