Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
Professor

Yasmina Sultanbawa

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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

Horticultural production Medical microbiology Microbiology

Qualifications

  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Reading
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of British Columbia

Search Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa’s works on UQ eSpace

462 works between 1998 and 2026
All (462) Book (6) Journal Article (214) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (1) Conference Publication (213) Book Chapter (27)

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2020

Journal Article

Physicochemical, microbiological and functional properties of camelina meal fermented in solid-state using food grade Aspergillus fungi

Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Fernando, W. Chrishanthi, Mereddy, Ram, Li, Xiuhua and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Physicochemical, microbiological and functional properties of camelina meal fermented in solid-state using food grade Aspergillus fungi. Fermentation, 6 (2) 44, 44. doi: 10.3390/fermentation6020044

Physicochemical, microbiological and functional properties of camelina meal fermented in solid-state using food grade Aspergillus fungi

2020

Book Chapter

Bioactive anthocyanins in selected fruits – a foodomics approach

Wright, Olivia R. L., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Hong, Hung Trieu, Netzel, Gabriele, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2020). Bioactive anthocyanins in selected fruits – a foodomics approach. Reference module in food science. (pp. 1-28) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-08-100596-5.22785-6

Bioactive anthocyanins in selected fruits – a foodomics approach

2020

Journal Article

Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties

Mphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties. Foods, 9 (4) 431, 431. doi: 10.3390/foods9040431

Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties

2020

Conference Publication

Photosensitization, a green treatment for the inactivation of Aspergillus Flavus in peanuts mediated by curcumin

Mukubesa, Nalukui, Hong, Hung T., Damyeh, Maral Seidi and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Photosensitization, a green treatment for the inactivation of Aspergillus Flavus in peanuts mediated by curcumin. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036127

Photosensitization, a green treatment for the inactivation of Aspergillus Flavus in peanuts mediated by curcumin

2020

Journal Article

Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

Managa, G. Millicent, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Molecules, 25 (6) 1326, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/molecules25061326

Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

2020

Conference Publication

Australian native plant foods and their contribution to diet diversity

Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Australian native plant foods and their contribution to diet diversity. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036111

Australian native plant foods and their contribution to diet diversity

2020

Conference Publication

Nutritional composition of solid-state fermented Camelina meal (an enriched protein source for broiler chickens)

Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Fernando, Chrishanthi, Mereddy, Ram, Li, Xiuhua and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Nutritional composition of solid-state fermented Camelina meal (an enriched protein source for broiler chickens). The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036106

Nutritional composition of solid-state fermented Camelina meal (an enriched protein source for broiler chickens)

2020

Conference Publication

Polypeptide composition and functional Properties of Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) globulin, albumin and protein concentrates

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael, Hoffman, Louwrens, Gidley, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Polypeptide composition and functional Properties of Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) globulin, albumin and protein concentrates. 15th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 2-5 March 2020.

Polypeptide composition and functional Properties of Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) globulin, albumin and protein concentrates

2020

Conference Publication

Seaweed – A Secret Weapon to Combat Climate Change?

Urlass, Saskia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather, Netzel, Gabriele and Netzel, Michael (2020). Seaweed – A Secret Weapon to Combat Climate Change?. Science Week 2020, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-20 August 2020.

Seaweed – A Secret Weapon to Combat Climate Change?

2020

Conference Publication

Light-emitting diode based photosensitization and its effect on the quality of Australian grown strawberry

Sarwar, Shammy, Netzel, Gabriele, Netzel, Michael, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Light-emitting diode based photosensitization and its effect on the quality of Australian grown strawberry. 2020 Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Virtual Convention, Online, 30 June - 3 July 2020.

Light-emitting diode based photosensitization and its effect on the quality of Australian grown strawberry

2020

Journal Article

Effect of solid-state fermentation on proximate composition, anti-nutritional factor, microbiological and functional properties of lupin flour

Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Adiamo, Oladipupo Qudus, Chrishanthi Fernando, W., Mereddy, Ram, Li, Xiuhua and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Effect of solid-state fermentation on proximate composition, anti-nutritional factor, microbiological and functional properties of lupin flour. Food Chemistry, 315 126238, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126238

Effect of solid-state fermentation on proximate composition, anti-nutritional factor, microbiological and functional properties of lupin flour

2020

Conference Publication

Curcumin-loaded emulsion as a delivery vehicle for the photosensitization of fresh foods

Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Curcumin-loaded emulsion as a delivery vehicle for the photosensitization of fresh foods. 15th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 2-5 March 2020.

Curcumin-loaded emulsion as a delivery vehicle for the photosensitization of fresh foods

2020

Journal Article

Complexities in developing Australian Aboriginal enterprises based on natural resources

Gorman, Julian T., Bentivoglio, Melissa, Brady, Chris, Wurm, Penelope, Vemuri, Sivaram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Complexities in developing Australian Aboriginal enterprises based on natural resources. The Rangeland Journal, 42 (2), 113-128. doi: 10.1071/rj20010

Complexities in developing Australian Aboriginal enterprises based on natural resources

2020

Conference Publication

Australian indigenous edible halophytes : Food crops for the Future?

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Phan, Anh D. T., Wright, Olivia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael (2020). Australian indigenous edible halophytes : Food crops for the Future?. NSA Brisbane Group’s Virtual Research Showcase Events, Online, 25-26 August 2020.

Australian indigenous edible halophytes : Food crops for the Future?

2020

Journal Article

The impact of commercial prebiotics on the growth, survival and nisin production by Lactococcus lactis 537 in milk

Almutairi, Batlah, Turner, Mark S., Fletcher, Mary T. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). The impact of commercial prebiotics on the growth, survival and nisin production by Lactococcus lactis 537 in milk. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 137 110356, 110356. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110356

The impact of commercial prebiotics on the growth, survival and nisin production by Lactococcus lactis 537 in milk

2020

Conference Publication

The effect of post-harvest storage on the physicochemical properties and phytochemical content of Queen Garnet plum

Kodagoda, Gethmini, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, O’Hare, Tim and T. Hong, Hung (2020). The effect of post-harvest storage on the physicochemical properties and phytochemical content of Queen Garnet plum. TropAg2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11 - 13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: M D P I AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036099

The effect of post-harvest storage on the physicochemical properties and phytochemical content of Queen Garnet plum

2020

Conference Publication

Comparison of trypsin inhibitor activity, phytate and tannin contents in Australian Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea and Acacia cowleana seeds

Adiamo, Oladipupo, Netzel, Michael, Hoffman, Louwrens, Gidley, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Comparison of trypsin inhibitor activity, phytate and tannin contents in Australian Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea and Acacia cowleana seeds. 2020 Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Virtual Convention, Online, 23 June - 2 July 2020.

Comparison of trypsin inhibitor activity, phytate and tannin contents in Australian Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea and Acacia cowleana seeds

2020

Journal Article

Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 19 (1), 21-43. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12508

Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review

2020

Conference Publication

Effect of photosensitization on inactivation of Aspergillus flavus in maize

Nguenha, Rafael, Seidi Damyeh, Maral, Hong, Hung T. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Effect of photosensitization on inactivation of Aspergillus flavus in maize. 3rd International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11–13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036116

Effect of photosensitization on inactivation of Aspergillus flavus in maize

2020

Conference Publication

A new method for the authentication of Australian honey

Chowdhury, Sadia A., Anuj, Shalona R., Carter, James F., Hungerford, Natasha L., Webber, Dennis, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Fletcher, Mary T. (2020). A new method for the authentication of Australian honey. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI . doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036112

A new method for the authentication of Australian honey

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2027
    Portable and Affordable Paper-based Sensor Platform for Wine Quality Control
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite Grants
    Open grant
  • 2026 - 2027
    Smart Photodynamic Technology for Postharvest Decay Management
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Bio-based solutions for a sustainable agriculture
    Queensland-Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2028
    Fight Food Waste CRC - Transform Program
    Fight Food Waste CRC
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Assessing the safety of Jilungin by using in vitro techniques and gut health properties by using in vitro dynamic gut model
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    MyINDAH Diet - Inclusive Digital Solutions for Healthy and Sustainable Diets and Food Security in Java's Urban and Peri-Urban Food Systems
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - KONEKSI / Knowledge Partnership Platform (KPP)
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience in the smallholder value chains of Java's peri-urban food supply systems
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - KONEKSI / Knowledge Partnership Platform (KPP)
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Ecological Traceability as a Public Commons - New Models of Indigenous Supply Chain Data Governance
    National Agriculture Traceability Grants - Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    The past, present and future of Indigenous ethnobotanical knowledge
    ARC Discovery Indigenous
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving the efficiency of Kakadu Plum value chains to grow a robust and sustainable industry
    CRC for Developing Northern Australia
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly - nutritional and bioactive properties
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Scoping study on Feijoa - bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    High value natural nutritional supplements
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Value added bakery products using native plants as functional ingredients
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Functional ingredients from onion and garlic grown in Australia
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Potential food sweeteners sourced from Aboriginal traditional knowledge - Phase 0
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Natural additives to improve quality and shelf life of animal feeds (Research Connections grant with Cobbett Pty Ltd)
    Research Connections
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Australian native foods as natural additives to improve quality and shelf life of frozen meals
    Research Connections
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Nano-encapsulation of plant extracts for targeted delivery in animal healthcare
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Lemon and anise myrtle: unique functional ingredients in cross industry applications
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Native plant extracts for extended shelf life in corn
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    Monitoring quality and bioactivity of kakadu plum in the Northern Territory
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Value addition to mushroom by-products
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Use of nano-emulsions with natural antimicrobials to reduce campylobacter-contamination from the chicken intestinal tract (Poultry CRC Scholarship Project)
    Poultry CRC
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Elucidating mechanisms of antibacterial action of Leptospermum polygalifolium honey
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Changes in quality (bioactivity) of native foods during storage
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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