Nurul Aini binti Mohd Azman

Nurul Aini Mohd Azman is a lecturer at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP). She started his journey in academia as a tutor in 2007, graduated as the first alumni of Chemical Engineering Bachelor degree, UMP. Then, she pursued her study in Master of Biochemical Engineering at Universiti of Birmingham (United Kingdom) in 2008 specialization under pharmaceutical and food technology area. Later she been awarded a PhD from Technical University of Catalonia (Spain) in 2015 specialization in Chemical Engineering (food technology). She has been teaching various courses in engineering field that includes Unit Operation, Thermodynamic, Heat Transfer and others. Her main research interest is in food technology, food nutritional and active compounds, food preservatives, food packaging with minor specialization of pharmacology field.

List of publications:

1. Azman, N.A.M., Skowyra, M., Muhammad, K., Gallego, M.G., Almajano, M.P., (2017). Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of Betula pendula leaves extract and its effects on model foods. Pharmaceutical Biology, Vol. 55(1), 912-919

2. Gallego, M.G., Skowyra, M., Gordon, M.H., Azman, N.A.M., Almajano, M.P., (2017). Effect of Leaves of Caesalpinia decapetala on Oxidative Stability of Oil-in-Water Emulsions, Effect of Leaves of Caesalpinia decapetala on Oxidative Stability of Oil-in-Water Emulsions, MDPI-Antioxidants, Vol. 6(1), 19-24

3. Hamid, K.H., Azman, N.A.M., S., Shaarani, Zain, N., Ahmad, N., Sulaiman, A.Z., Chik, S.S., Ishak, W.F., Almajano, M.P., (2017). Alchemilla Vulgaris And Filipendula Ulmaria Extracts As Potential Natural Preservatives In Beef Patties. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, Vol. 21(4), 986 - 995

4. Azman, N.A.M., Gallego, M.G., Segovia, F., Abdullah, S., Shaarani, S., Almajano, M.P., (2016). Study of the Properties of Bearberry Leaf Extract as a Natural Antioxidant in Model Foods. MDPI-Antioxidants, Vol. 5, 11-17

5. Azman, N.A.M., Gordon, M.H., Skowyra, M., Segovia, F., Almajano, M.P., (2015) Use of lyophilised and powdered Gentiana lutea root in fresh beef patties stored under different atmospheres, Journal of The Food Science and Argiculture, Vol. 95(9), 1804–1811

6. Azman, N.A.M., Gallego, M.G., Juliá, L.,3, Fajari, L Almajano, M.P., (2015). The Effect of Convolvulus arvensis Dried Extract as a Potential Antioxidant in Food Models. MDPI-Antioxidants, Vol. 4, 170-184

7. Azman, N.A.M., Peiro, S., Juliá, L.,3, Fajari, L Almajano, M.P., (2014). Radical Scavenging of White Tea and Its Flavonoid Constituents by 2 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Vol. 62(25), 5743–5748

8. Azman, N.A.M., Segovia, F., Martínez-Farré, X.,Gill, E., Almajano, M.P., (2014). Screening of Antioxidant Activity of Gentian Lutea Root and Its Application in Oil-in-Water Emulsions, MDPI-Antioxidants, Vol. 3, 455-471

9. Peiro, S., Segovia, F., Gallego, M.G., Azman, N.A.M., Almajano, M.P., (2014). Avocado Seeds: Extraction Optimization and Possible Use as Antioxidant in Food, MDPI-Antioxidants, Vol. 3, 439-454

10. Skowyra, M., Falguera, V., Azman, N.A.M., Segovia, F., Almajano, M.P., (2014). The Effect of Perilla frutescens Extract on the Oxidative Stability of Model Food Emulsions. MDPI-Antioxidants, Vol. 3, 38-54

11. Skowyra, M., Isabel, M.C., Gallego, M.G., Azman, N.A.M., Almajano, M.P., (2014). Characterization of Phytochemicals in Petals of Different Colours From Viola × wittrockiana Gams. and Their Correlation With Antioxidant Activity. Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 6 (9), 210-215

12. Azman, N.A.M., Husni, S., Gallego, M.G., Almajano, M.P., (2013). Solvent Effect on Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of Betula alba and Convolvulus arvensis. International Journal of Biological, Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Engineering, Vol. 7(5) 160-164

PhD / Master / Master part-time / RA Opportunities

Vacancy 1 : Master (Full Time / Part Time)

Title : Radical scavenging activities of bee bread and Kelulut Honey

Requirement : 1. Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science (CGPA 2.70 above).

2. Proficient in English (spoken and written).

3. Strong interest in research and willing to learn new skills/fields.

4. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, self-motivated and hardworking.

Allowance (for Malaysian citizen only) : Full time : RM1000/month (max. 16 months) /Part time : Tution fee support only (Max. 3 years)

Vacancy 2 : Master (Full Time / Part Time)

Title : Development of active packaging film from selected sources of abundance biopolymer

Requirement 1. Master in Engineering or Science

2. Proficient in English (spoken and written).

3. Strong interest in research and willing to learn new skills/fields.

4. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, self-motivated and hardworking.

5. Good track record in publication would be an advantage

Allowance (for Malaysian citizen only) : Full time : RM1000/month (max. 16 months) /Part time : Tution fee support only (Max. 3 years)

Vacancy 3 : PhD (Full time)

Title : Design and optimization process parameter of bee bread drying technique

Requirement : 1. Master in Engineering or Science

2. Proficient in English (spoken and written).

3. Strong interest in research and willing to learn new skills/fields.

4. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, self-motivated and hardworking.

5. Good track record in publication would be an advantage Allowance (for Malaysian citizen only) : Full time : RM1200/month (max. 3 years)

Allowance (for Malaysian citizen only) : Full time RM1200/month (max. 2.5 years)

Interested? Feel free to contact me:

Dr. Nurul Aini Mohd Azman

Office: 095492909

Mobile: 0133330766

Email: ainiazman@ump.edu.my