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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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
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
2018
Book Chapter
Conventional emulsions
Niakousari, Mehrdad, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Gahruie, Hadi Hashemi, Bekhit, Alaa El-Din A., Greiner, Ralf and Roohinejad, Shahin (2018). Conventional emulsions. Emulsion-based systems for delivery of food active compounds: formation, application, health and safety. (pp. 1-27) Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119247159.ch1
2017
Journal Article
Impact of ohmic-assisted decoction on bioactive components extracted from yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp.) leaves: comparison with conventional decoction
Khajehei, Forough, Niakousari, Mehrdad, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Merkt, Nikolaus, Claupein, Wilhelm and Graeff-Hoenninger, Simone (2017). Impact of ohmic-assisted decoction on bioactive components extracted from yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp.) leaves: comparison with conventional decoction. Molecules, 22 (12) 2043, 2043. doi: 10.3390/molecules22122043
2017
Journal Article
Ohmic hydrodistillation, an accelerated energy-saver green process in the extraction of Pulicaria undulata essential oil
Damyeh, Maral Seidi and Niakousari, Mehrdad (2017). Ohmic hydrodistillation, an accelerated energy-saver green process in the extraction of Pulicaria undulata essential oil. Industrial Crops and Products, 98, 100-107. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.01.029
2016
Journal Article
Ultrasound pretreatment impact on Prangos ferulacea Lindl. and Satureja macrosiphonia Bornm. essential oil extraction and comparing their physicochemical and biological properties
Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Niakousari, Mehrdad and Saharkhiz, Mohammad Jamal (2016). Ultrasound pretreatment impact on Prangos ferulacea Lindl. and Satureja macrosiphonia Bornm. essential oil extraction and comparing their physicochemical and biological properties. Industrial Crops and Products, 87, 105-115. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.04.025
2016
Journal Article
Evaluating the effect of essential oil extraction method from Satureja macrosiphonia on its biological activities: ohmic- and microwave-assisted hydrodistillation
Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Niakousari, Mehrdad, Saharkhiz, Mohammad Jamal and Golmakani, Mohammad Taghi (2016). Evaluating the effect of essential oil extraction method from Satureja macrosiphonia on its biological activities: ohmic- and microwave-assisted hydrodistillation. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 40 (4), 697-706. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.12650
2016
Journal Article
Microwave and ohmic heating impact on the in situ hydrodistillation and selective extraction of Satureja macrosiphonia essential oil
Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Niakousari, Mehrdad, Golmakani, Mohammad Taghi and Saharkhiz, Mohammad Jamal (2016). Microwave and ohmic heating impact on the in situ hydrodistillation and selective extraction of Satureja macrosiphonia essential oil. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 40 (4), 647-656. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.12644
2016
Journal Article
Impact of ohmic-assisted hydrodistillation on kinetics data, physicochemical and biological properties of Prangos ferulacea Lindle. essential oil: comparison with conventional hydrodistillation
Damyeh, Maral Seidi and Niakousari, Mehrdad (2016). Impact of ohmic-assisted hydrodistillation on kinetics data, physicochemical and biological properties of Prangos ferulacea Lindle. essential oil: comparison with conventional hydrodistillation. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 33, 387-396. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2015.12.009
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
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
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
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
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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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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