Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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

378 works between 1998 and 2025
All (378) Journal Article (193) Book Chapter (22) Conference Publication (155) Book (6) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (1)

341 - 360 of 378 works

2015

Journal Article

Photodynamic inactivation of Aspergillus flavus mediated by Bidens pilosa extract

Temba, B. A., Fletcher, M. T., Fox, G. P., Harvey, J. W. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2015). Photodynamic inactivation of Aspergillus flavus mediated by Bidens pilosa extract. Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 30 (1), 42-50.

Photodynamic inactivation of Aspergillus flavus mediated by Bidens pilosa extract

2015

Journal Article

Combinations of plant-derived compounds against Campylobacter in vitro

Navarro, Marta, Stanley, Roger, Cusack, Andrew and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2015). Combinations of plant-derived compounds against Campylobacter in vitro. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 24 (3), 352-363. doi: 10.3382/japr/pfv035

Combinations of plant-derived compounds against Campylobacter in vitro

2015

Journal Article

Fish silage as replacement of fishmeal in red tilapia feeds

Madage, S. S. K., Medis, W. U. D. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2015). Fish silage as replacement of fishmeal in red tilapia feeds. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, 27 (2), 95-106. doi: 10.1080/10454438.2015.1005483

Fish silage as replacement of fishmeal in red tilapia feeds

2015

Journal Article

Antimicrobial Activity of Royal Jelly

Alreshoodi, Fahad M. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2015). Antimicrobial Activity of Royal Jelly. Anti-Infective Agents, 13 (1), 50-59. doi: 10.2174/2211352513666150318234430

Antimicrobial Activity of Royal Jelly

2015

Journal Article

Infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to detect methylglyoxal and antibacterial activity in Australian honeys

Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Cozzolino, Daniel, Fuller, Steve, Cusack, Andrew, Currie, Margaret and Smyth, Heather (2015). Infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to detect methylglyoxal and antibacterial activity in Australian honeys. Food Chemistry, 172, 207-212. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.09.067

Infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to detect methylglyoxal and antibacterial activity in Australian honeys

2015

Conference Publication

Benzyl isothiocyanate: maximising production in papaya tissue extracts

Williams, D. J., Pun, S., Alotaibi, N., O’Hare, T. J. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2015). Benzyl isothiocyanate: maximising production in papaya tissue extracts. International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1106.16

Benzyl isothiocyanate: maximising production in papaya tissue extracts

2015

Conference Publication

Using near infrared spectroscopy to classify aflatoxin contaminated maize.

Falade, T.D.O, Harvey J., Fletcher M., Darnell R., Sultanbawa Y., Were S. and Fox, G. (2015). Using near infrared spectroscopy to classify aflatoxin contaminated maize.. 1st African Symposium on Mycotoxicology, Livingstone, Zambia, 26-28 May 2015.

Using near infrared spectroscopy to classify aflatoxin contaminated maize.

2015

Book Chapter

Plant extracts as natural antimicrobials in food preservation

Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2015). Plant extracts as natural antimicrobials in food preservation. Microbial food safety and preservation techniques. (pp. 373-382) edited by V. Ravishankar Rai and Jamuna A. Bai. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b17465

Plant extracts as natural antimicrobials in food preservation

2015

Journal Article

Bioactive properties of mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) stipe extracts

Ndungutse, Vedaste, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2015). Bioactive properties of mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) stipe extracts. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 39 (6), 2225-2233. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.12467

Bioactive properties of mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) stipe extracts

2015

Conference Publication

Evaluation of packaging films to extend storage life of Indigenous Australian vegetables and herbs

Sultanbawa, Y., Duong, M. Su, Sanderson, J., Cusack, A., Chaliha, M., Currie, M., Pun, S. and Smyth, H. (2015). Evaluation of packaging films to extend storage life of Indigenous Australian vegetables and herbs. International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 August 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1102.23

Evaluation of packaging films to extend storage life of Indigenous Australian vegetables and herbs

2015

Book

Changes in quality and bioactivity of native food during storage

Sultanbawa, Y., Williams, D., Chaliha, M., Konczak, I. and Smyth, H. (2015). Changes in quality and bioactivity of native food during storage. Canberra, Australia: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC).

Changes in quality and bioactivity of native food during storage

2014

Journal Article

Profiling ellagic acid content: the importance of form and ascorbic acid levels

Williams, David J., Edwards, David, Pun, Sharon, Chaliha, Mridusmita and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2014). Profiling ellagic acid content: the importance of form and ascorbic acid levels. Food Research International, 66, 100-106. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.09.003

Profiling ellagic acid content: the importance of form and ascorbic acid levels

2014

Conference Publication

Aflatoxin contamination predictions in maize using near infrared spectroscopy.

Falade, T.D.O, Fletcher M, Harvey J., Darnell, R, Sultanbawa Y, Were S., Karanja J, Turner W., Stasiewicz M. and Fox G. (2014). Aflatoxin contamination predictions in maize using near infrared spectroscopy.. The 16th Australian Near Infrared Spectroscopy Group Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 4 -7 May 2014.

Aflatoxin contamination predictions in maize using near infrared spectroscopy.

2014

Book Chapter

Leptospermum (Manuka) honey: accepted natural medicine

Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2014). Leptospermum (Manuka) honey: accepted natural medicine. Honey in traditional and modern medicine. (pp. 113-124) edited by Laïd Boukraâ. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b15608-7

Leptospermum (Manuka) honey: accepted natural medicine

2013

Journal Article

Effect of packaging materials and storage on major volatile compounds in three Australian native herbs

Chaliha, Mridusmita, Cusack, Andrew, Currie, Margaret, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Smyth, Heather (2013). Effect of packaging materials and storage on major volatile compounds in three Australian native herbs. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 61 (24), 5738-5745. doi: 10.1021/jf400845t

Effect of packaging materials and storage on major volatile compounds in three Australian native herbs

2013

Conference Publication

Detection of aflatoxins in isolated Aspergillus spp. from infected maize

Pang, Y. L., Dora, L., Yong, K. W. L., Were, V., Chaliha, M., Fernando, W. C., Cusack, A., Currie, M., Turner, W. J., Fletcher, M. T., Fox, G. P., Harvey, J. J. W. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2013). Detection of aflatoxins in isolated Aspergillus spp. from infected maize. 46th Annual AIFST Convention, South Bank, QLD, Australia, 14-16 July, 2013.

Detection of aflatoxins in isolated Aspergillus spp. from infected maize

2013

Conference Publication

Rapid in vitro antimicrobial screening assay against Campylobacter

Navarro, M., Stanley, R,, Cusack, A. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2013). Rapid in vitro antimicrobial screening assay against Campylobacter. 24th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney , NSW, Australia, 17-20 February, 2013. Camden, NSW: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.

Rapid in vitro antimicrobial screening assay against Campylobacter

2013

Conference Publication

Isolation and characterization of Aspergillus spp from contaminated maize

Dora, L., Pang, Y. L., Fernando, W. C., Cusack, A., Currie, M., Chaliha, M., Fletcher, M. T., Fox, G. P., Harvey, J. J. W. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2013). Isolation and characterization of Aspergillus spp from contaminated maize. 46th Annual AIFST Convention, South Bank, QLD, Australia, 14-16 July 2013.

Isolation and characterization of Aspergillus spp from contaminated maize

2012

Journal Article

Lexicon for the sensory description of Australian native plant foods and ingredients

Smyth, H. E., Sanderson, J. E. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2012). Lexicon for the sensory description of Australian native plant foods and ingredients. Journal of Sensory Studies, 27 (6), 471-481. doi: 10.1111/joss.12012

Lexicon for the sensory description of Australian native plant foods and ingredients

2012

Conference Publication

Shelf life extension of fresh-cut papaya with plant extracts

Liu, Dianna, Cusack, Andrew, Currie, Margaret, Pun, Sahron, Edwards, David and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2012). Shelf life extension of fresh-cut papaya with plant extracts. 12th Government Food Analysts Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 February 2011. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Health and Food Sciences Precinct (HFSP).

Shelf life extension of fresh-cut papaya with plant extracts

Current 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
  • 2024 - 2027
    Bio-based solutions for a sustainable agriculture
    Queensland-Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program
    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
  • 2018 - 2028
    Fight Food Waste CRC - Transform Program
    Fight Food Waste CRC
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 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
  • 2019 - 2024
    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Dharini Sivakumar

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Dr Michael Netzel

  • Doctor Philosophy

    occurrence of rare earth elements in food

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving the Shelf-life of Salmon Fillets Using an Advanced Nanoencapsulation Technology

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar

  • 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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright

  • 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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Perinatal strategies to improve birthweight, growth, and gut health in pre-weaned piglets

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Strengthening Indigenous Community Capability: Uniquely Australian Foods

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Leveraging Bushfoods of Australia: Exploiting novel processing technologies to extract bioactive compounds.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Nidhi Bansal

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dharini Sivakumar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the nutritional and bioactive properties of native Australian Citrus species

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Natasha Hungerford, Dr Michael Netzel

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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