Overview
Background
Dr Maral Seididamyeh is a food scientist whose research focuses on utilising natural metabolites to develop antimicrobial and preservation technologies, including photodynamic treatment and edible coatings, to enhance food safety, quality, and shelf life.
Her research also explores the valorisation of agricultural and food industry by-products through bioactive extraction, fermentation, and micro/nano-delivery systems to develop functional ingredients and nutraceuticals for healthier food products.
Availability
- Dr Maral Seididamyeh is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Food Science and Technology, Shiraz University
- Masters (Coursework) of Food Science and Technology, Shiraz University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2022
Conference Publication
Antifungal photodynamic inactivation with curcumin
Seididamyeh, M., Netzel, M., Mereddy, R. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Antifungal photodynamic inactivation with curcumin. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.
2022
Book Chapter
Lillypilly/Riberry (Syzygium spp.)
Seididamyeh, Maral, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Lillypilly/Riberry (Syzygium spp.). Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables. (pp. 204-218) London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789248067.0013
2022
Book Chapter
Effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on carotenoid and aflatoxin content in different maize varieties
Nguenha, Rafael, Seidi Damyeh, Maral, Phan, Anh D. T., Hong, Hung T., Chaliha, Mridusmita, O’Hare, Tim J., Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on carotenoid and aflatoxin content in different maize varieties. Antimicrobial substances in plants: discovery of new compounds, properties, food and agriculture applications, and sustainable recovery. (pp. 47-65) edited by Daniela Gwiazdowska, Krzysztof Ju´s and Katarzyna Marchwi´ nska. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/books978-3-0365-4426-7
2022
Journal Article
Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Zhang, Jiale, Seididamyeh, Maral, Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 961679, 961679. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.961679
2022
Other Outputs
Use of novel green technologies for preservation of horticultural produce using plant bioactives
Seididamyeh, Maral (2022). Use of novel green technologies for preservation of horticultural produce using plant bioactives. PhD Thesis, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/5e22c3b
2022
Journal Article
Impact of photodynamic inactivation on microbial safety in foods
Seididamyeh, Maral and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Impact of photodynamic inactivation on microbial safety in foods. Microbiology Australia, 43 (2), 71-74. doi: 10.1071/MA22017
2022
Journal Article
Curcumin-based photosensitization, a green treatment in inactivating Aspergillus flavus spores in peanuts
Mukubesa, Nalukui, Nguenha, Rafael, Hong, Hung T., Seididamyeh, Maral, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Curcumin-based photosensitization, a green treatment in inactivating Aspergillus flavus spores in peanuts. Foods, 11 (3) 354, 354. doi: 10.3390/foods11030354
2021
Journal Article
Effect of solvents on curcumin as a photosensitizer and its ability to inactivate Aspergillus flavus and reduce aflatoxin B1 in maize kernels and flour
Nguenha, Rafael José, Seidi Damyeh, Maral, Hong, Hung Trieu, Chaliha, Mridusmita and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Effect of solvents on curcumin as a photosensitizer and its ability to inactivate Aspergillus flavus and reduce aflatoxin B1 in maize kernels and flour. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 46 (1) e16169. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.16169
2021
Journal Article
The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Akter, Saleha, Fyfe, Selina, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56 (12), 6431-6442. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.15350
2021
Journal Article
Effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on carotenoid and aflatoxin content in different maize varieties
Nguenha, Rafael, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Phan, Anh D. T., Hong, Hung T., Chaliha, Mridusmita, O’Hare, Tim J., Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on carotenoid and aflatoxin content in different maize varieties. Applied Sciences, 11 (13) 5902, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/app11135902
2021
Journal Article
Post-harvest fungal occurrence on commercial strawberry cultivars grown in Australia: impact of phytochemical composition
Maral Damyeh, Seidi, Fernando, Chrishanthi W., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Hong, Hung T., Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael E., Chaliha, Mridusmita and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Post-harvest fungal occurrence on commercial strawberry cultivars grown in Australia: impact of phytochemical composition. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 15 (4), 3811-3822. doi: 10.1007/s11694-021-00924-8
2021
Journal Article
Selection of appropriate hydrocolloid for eggless cakes containing chubak root extract using multiple criteria decision-making approach
Hedayati, Sara, Niakousari, Mehrdad, Seidi Damyeh, Maral, Mazloomi, Seyed Mohammad, Babajafari, Siavash and Ansarifar, Elham (2021). Selection of appropriate hydrocolloid for eggless cakes containing chubak root extract using multiple criteria decision-making approach. LWT, 141 110914, 110914. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.110914
2020
Conference Publication
Effects of Fruit Maturity on Physicochemical Properties, Sugar Accumulation and Antioxidant Capacity of Wild Harvested Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Akter, Saleha, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Effects of Fruit Maturity on Physicochemical Properties, Sugar Accumulation and Antioxidant Capacity of Wild Harvested Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana). 1st International Electronic Conference on Food Science and Functional Foods, Online, 10–25 November 2020. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/foods_2020-07819
2020
Conference Publication
Effects of fruit maturity on physicochemical properties, sugar accumulation and antioxidant capacity of wild harvested Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
Phan, Anh D. T., Damyeh, Maral S., Chaliha, Mridusmita, Akter, Saleha, Fyfe, Selina A., Netzel, Michael E, Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Effects of fruit maturity on physicochemical properties, sugar accumulation and antioxidant capacity of wild harvested Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana). 1st International Electronic Conference on Food Science and Functional Foods (MDPI), Online, 10-25 November 2020. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI.
2020
Journal Article
An insight into curcumin-based photosensitization as a promising and green food preservation technology
Seidi Damyeh, Maral, Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). An insight into curcumin-based photosensitization as a promising and green food preservation technology. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 19 (4), 1727-1759. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12583
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
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
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.
2020
Conference Publication
Developing an edible coating as a preservative, incorporating Australian native plants with antimicrobial properties
Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Netzel, Michael, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Developing an edible coating as a preservative, incorporating Australian native plants with antimicrobial properties. 15th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 2-5 March 2020.
2019
Journal Article
Phytotoxicity of encapsulated essential oil of rosemary on germination and morphophysiological features of amaranth and radish seedlings
Alipour, Maryam, Saharkhiz, Mohammad Jamal, Niakousari, Mehrdad and Damyeh, Maral Seidi (2019). Phytotoxicity of encapsulated essential oil of rosemary on germination and morphophysiological features of amaranth and radish seedlings. Scientia Horticulturae, 243, 131-139. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.08.023
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Maral Seididamyeh is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the Shelf-life of Salmon Fillets Using an Advanced Nanoencapsulation Technology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
The efficacy of nanoencapsulation as a delivery system of Terminalia ferdinandiana extract for periodontal disease therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anh Phan, Dr Run Zhang, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating Disciplinary Lenses to Overcome Innovation and Commercialisation Barriers for Uniquely Australian Foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damian Hine, Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing natural insecticides from plant and microbial metabolites
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kayvan Etebari, Dr Zeinab Khalil, Dr Run Zhang, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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