DR. YUSNITA BINTI HAMZAH
Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology
yusnita@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/yusnita
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Food And Nutrition Sciences
Food Sciences
Food Preservation
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM266,500.00
Approved Grants
5
H-Index (Scopus)
10
Number of Projects
3
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Qualitative Study Among Youth In Malaysia: What Drives The Purchase Of Roasted Chicken Products By Young People Seeking A Better Quality Of Life? | 2023 | Heliyon | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | Effect Of Javanese Ginseng Mucilage And Orange Oil Concentrations On Properties And Oxidative Stability Of Beverage Emulsions | 2022 | Carpathian Journal Of Food Science And Technology | WoS | Co Author |
| 3 | Conceptual Paper: Malaysian Youth’s Perception And Consumption Behaviour Of Roasted Chicken Products Towards A Better Quality Of Life | 2023 | Food Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | The Microbiological And Chemical Characteristics Of Yoghurt Incorporated With Watermelon Rind Powder | 2024 | Malaysian Applied Biology | WoS | Co Author |
| 5 | Leftover Coconut Pulp: An Alternative For Dietary Fibre Gluten Free Products | 2024 | Journal Of Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Arts (jthca) | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 6 | Effect Of Gum Arabic (acacia Senegal And Acacia Seyal) Addition On Antioxidant Properties And Oxidative Stability Of Roselle Juice | 2023 | Food Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 7 | Jackfruit Seed As Flour Alternative In Cookies: A Consumer Acceptability Study | 2024 | Journal Of Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Arts (jthca) | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 8 | Effect Of Environmental Stress On Physical Properties And Antibacterial Activity Of Atlas Cedar (cedrus Atlantica) Oil-in-water Emulsion | 2024 | Journal Of Medicinal Plants And By-products | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
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Chapter In Books
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Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
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RESEARCH GRANTS
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Bar With Kelulut Honey | Co-Researcher | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Sos Bbq Betik | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Effect Of Pre-treatment Methods On Physicochemical Properties Of Instant Coloured Rice Using Butterfly Pea Flower (clitoria Ternatea) Extract | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Effect Of Pre-treatment Methods On Physicochemical Properties Of Instant Coloured Rice Using Butterfly Pea Flower (clitoria Ternatea) Extract | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Implementation Of Authentic Assessments In Selected Food Science Courses: An Evaluation On Effectiveness And Shortcomings Of Teaching And Learning Approach | Co-Researcher | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM5,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Developing Framework For Malaysian Youth' Carcinogenic Food Consumption Behaviour Towards Better Quality Of Life | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM47,500.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Dana Kerjasama Penghasilan Produk Minuman "prebiotik Berasaskan Gam Akasia Senegal & Akasia Seyal" | Co-Researcher | National | Natural Prebiotic (M) Sdn Bhd | RM34,000.00 | Completed |
| 8 | Implementation Of Authentic Assessments In Selected Food Science Courses: An Evaluation On Effectiveness And Shortcomings Of Teaching And Learning Approaches | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM5,000.00 | Completed |
| 9 | Developing Framework For Malaysian Youth Carcinogenic Food Consumption Behaviour Towards Better Quality Of Life | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM47,500.00 | Completed |
| 10 | Developing Framework For Malaysian Youth Carcinogenic Food Consumption Behaviour Towards Better Quality Of Life | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia | RM47,500.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Year Research Project I | Bachelor |
| 2 | Introduction To Food Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 3 | Food Chemistry Analysis | Bachelor |
| 4 | Food Packaging | Bachelor |
| 5 | Food Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 6 | Research Project I | Bachelor |
| 7 | Product Development | Bachelor |
| 8 | Principles Of Food Preservation | Bachelor |
| 9 | Final Year Research Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 10 | Principles Food Processing And Preservation | Bachelor |
| 11 | Introduction To Food Science | Bachelor |
| 12 | Inbound Mobility Industrial Training Ii | Bachelor |
| 13 | Food Ingredient | Bachelor |
| 14 | Research Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 15 | Special Topic On Food Product Development | Bachelor |
| 16 | Principles Of Human Nutrition | Bachelor |
| 17 | Safety And Quality Of Fisheries Product | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurul Najwa Binti Muhammad Saedi | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 2 | Enthira A/p Purushoth Thaman | Master | Completed |
| 3 | Nurul Alia Binti Zolkifle | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Bar With Kelulut Honey | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS122 | 2025 |
| 2 | Sos Bbq Betik | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS118 | 2024 |
| 3 | Balicious Plant-based Satay Grom Banana Pulp And Blossom | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS104 | 2023 |
| 4 | Modul Penghasilan Produk Bakery Signature | Copyright | Awarded | LY2021C05251 | 2022 |
| 5 | A Survey Instrument Of Perception And Consumption Behaviour Of Roasted Chicken Products (potential Cancerous Foods) Towards Better Quality Of Life | Copyright | Awarded | LY2021C05251 | 2022 |
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konsultan Latihan Dan Pengajar Bagi Vendor Mysdg Edu Solution Untuk K-youth Development Programme 2023 : Hospitality And Services: Kitchen Operation | 01/09/2023 - 01/09/2023 | National | Mysdg Solution Edu |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empowering Marginalized Communities' Socio-economy Through Sustainable Cultivation Of Melon Manis Terengganu | 2021 - 2026 | National | Government | none |
| 2 | Program Kafeteria Umt Bersih, Sihat Dan Selamat Tahun 2024 & 2025 | 2024 - 2025 | University | University | UMT |
| 3 | Silent Entrepreneur: Roselle Cultivation And Products | 2024 - 2024 | National | Community | none |
| 4 | Roselpreneur: Inovasi Teknologi Hijau Tanaman Rosel Umt Untuk Kelestarian Sekuriti Makanan Dan Peningkatan Status Ekonomi Oku Pekak | 2023 - 2024 | National | Government | none |
| 5 | Planters@community: Kelestarian Dan Keterjaminan Sumber Makanan Serta Penjanaan Pendapatan Sampingan | 2023 - 2024 | National | Community | KTAGS |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gro Eco Bliss: Sustainable Growing Media For Thriving Plants And Deaf Community Empowerment | Unisza | 2025 | National |
| 2 | Groecobliss: Sustainable Growing Media For Thriving Plants | Umt | 2024 | National |
| 3 | Probiotic Roselle Beverage-a Fermented Plant-based Drink For A Healthy Gut Function | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu/ Unisza/ Tati | 2022 | National |
| 4 | Award Of Best Researcher | Natural Prebiotic Co. | 2022 | National |
| 5 | Watermelon Rind Kimchi: A Unique Sweet-spicy-savoury Condiment For Health | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu/ Unisza/ Tati | 2022 | National |
