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
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.
2019
Conference Publication
Roadmap for researchers studying northern Australian endemic plant foods
Fyfe, Selina, Smyth, Heather and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Roadmap for researchers studying northern Australian endemic plant foods. International Tropical Agriculture Conference 2019, Brisbane, Australia, 11-13 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Effect of curcumin-based photodynamic treatment on nutritional properties of strawberry fruit
Sarwar, Shammy, Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael E, Netzel, Gabriele and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Effect of curcumin-based photodynamic treatment on nutritional properties of strawberry fruit. Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Kakadu plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana)—a native Australian fruit with functional properties
Bobasa, Eshetu M., Netzel, Michael E., Kubow, Stan, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Phan, Anh and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2019). Kakadu plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana)—a native Australian fruit with functional properties. TropAg2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036114
2018
Journal Article
Responsive upconversion nanoprobe for background‐free hypochlorous acid detection and bioimaging
Zhang, Run, Liang, Liuen, Meng, Qingtao, Zhao, Jiangbo, Ta, Hang T., Li, Li, Zhang, Zhiqiang, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Xu, Zhi Ping (2018). Responsive upconversion nanoprobe for background‐free hypochlorous acid detection and bioimaging. Small, 15 (2) 1803712, e1803712. doi: 10.1002/smll.201803712
2018
Journal Article
Biochemical and functional properties of indigenous Australian herbal infusions
Nirmal, Nilesh Prakash, Webber, Dennis, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Biochemical and functional properties of indigenous Australian herbal infusions. Food Bioscience, 26, 133-138. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2018.10.011
2018
Journal Article
Buchanania obovata: An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification
Fyfe, Selina A., Netzel, Michael E., Tinggi, Ujang, Biehl, Eva M. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Buchanania obovata: An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification. Nutrition and Dietetics, 75 (5), 527-532. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12437
2018
Journal Article
The effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on storage life of fresh date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit
Al-Asmari, Fahad, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). The effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on storage life of fresh date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit. Food Control, 93, 305-309. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.06.005
2018
Journal Article
Mechanism of action against food spoilage yeasts and bioactivity of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum plant solvent extracts
Alderees, Fahad, Mereddy, Ram, Webber, Dennis, Nirmal, Nilesh and Yasmina Sultanbawa (2018). Mechanism of action against food spoilage yeasts and bioactivity of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum plant solvent extracts. Foods, 7 (11) https://doi.org/10.3390/foods7050071, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/foods7110179
2018
Journal Article
Formulation, characterisation and antibacterial activity of lemon myrtle and anise myrtle essential oil in water nanoemulsion
Nirmal, Nilesh Prakash, Mereddy, Ram, Li, Li and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Formulation, characterisation and antibacterial activity of lemon myrtle and anise myrtle essential oil in water nanoemulsion. Food Chemistry, 254, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.01.173
2018
Journal Article
Impact of transportation, storage, and retail shelf conditions on lettuce quality and phytonutrients losses in the supply chain
Managa, Millicent G., Tinyani, Peter P., Senyolo, Grany M., Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Impact of transportation, storage, and retail shelf conditions on lettuce quality and phytonutrients losses in the supply chain. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (6) DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.685, 1527-1536. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.685
2018
Journal Article
Phytochemicals and nutritional composition in accessions of Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra): Southern African indigenous fruit
Mpai, Semkaleng, du Preez, Rosemary, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Phytochemicals and nutritional composition in accessions of Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra): Southern African indigenous fruit. Food Chemistry, 253, 37-45. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.01.099
2018
Journal Article
Nutritional characteristics of native Australian fruits: Kakadu plum and green plum as examples
Netzel, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Nutritional characteristics of native Australian fruits: Kakadu plum and green plum as examples. Nutridate, 29 (3), 8-12.
2018
Journal Article
Metabolites Identified during Varied Doses of Species in Grains, and Their Correlation with Aflatoxin Levels
Falade, Titilayo D. O., Chrysanthopoulos, Panagiotis K., Hodson, Mark P., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Fletcher, Mary, Darnell, Ross, Korie, Sam and Fox, Glen (2018). Metabolites Identified during Varied Doses of Species in Grains, and Their Correlation with Aflatoxin Levels. Toxins, 10 (5) 187, 187. doi: 10.3390/toxins10050187
2018
Journal Article
Buchanania obovata: functionality and phytochemical profiling of the Australian native green plum
Fyfe, Selina A., Netzel, Gabriele, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Buchanania obovata: functionality and phytochemical profiling of the Australian native green plum. Foods, 7 (5) 71, 71. doi: 10.3390/foods7050071
2018
Other Outputs
Monitoring quality and bioactivity of Kakadu plum in the Northern Territory
Sultanbawa, Y., Chaliha, M., Cusack, A., Edwards, D. and Williams, D. (2018). Monitoring quality and bioactivity of Kakadu plum in the Northern Territory. Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia: AgriFutures Australia.
2018
Journal Article
A comprehensive review on beneficial dietary phytochemicals in common traditional Southern African leafy vegetables
Sivakumar, Dharini, Chen, Lingyun and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). A comprehensive review on beneficial dietary phytochemicals in common traditional Southern African leafy vegetables. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (4), 714-727. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.643
2018
Journal Article
Chemical and nutritional composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) kernels: a novel nutrition source
Akter, Saleha, Netzel, Michael E., Fletcher, Mary T., Tinggi, Ujang and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Chemical and nutritional composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) kernels: a novel nutrition source. Foods, 7 (4) 60, 60. doi: 10.3390/foods7040060
2018
Conference Publication
Ellagic acid-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit and seeds, improve cell viability in vitro compared to ellagic acid alone
Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Netzel, Michael E., Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary T., Osborne, Simone A. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). Ellagic acid-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit and seeds, improve cell viability in vitro compared to ellagic acid alone. 26th Annual RACI R & D Topics Conference 2018, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2-5 December 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
A13 - Safety assessment of ellagic acid-rich extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana
Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Netzel, Michael E., Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary T., Osborne, Simone A. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). A13 - Safety assessment of ellagic acid-rich extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana. 3rd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2018, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23 November 2018.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Morphological, physicochemical, phytochemical, nutritional, and bioactivities of different Persoonia fruits
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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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
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Julius Kotir, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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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 and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Dr Michael Netzel
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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
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
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
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
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
Occurrence, Bio accessibility and Safety of Rare Earth Elements in Rice
Principal Advisor
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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
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
Design, Development, and Validation of Dual-Channel Lanthanide-MIP Nanosensors for Luminescence-Based Quantification of Antibiotic Residues in Food Matrices
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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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 Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing the Australian Native Food Value Chain: Innovative Approaches and Strategic Pathways
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Natalie Jones, Dr Luke Williams, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the Sustainability of Indigenous-Led Family-Owned Enterprises in the Australian Native Foods Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter
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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
Perinatal strategies to improve birthweight, growth, and gut health in pre-weaned piglets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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
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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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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
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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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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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Gastronomy as Intangible Heritage: Native Plants, Food Labels, and Law in Tucson's UNESCO City of Gastronomy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brad Sherman, Associate Professor Allison Fish
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2025
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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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: 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, Emeritus 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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