Full Name: Syafiqah Rahamat

Designation: Senior Lecturer

Department & Faculty: Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Contact Number: +603 9769 2365

Email Address: syafiqahrahamat@upm.edu.my

2019:

PhD in Hospitality Management from the Iowa State University, United States of America

2012:

Master in Foodservice Management for the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2010:

Bachelor Sc. Hons. Foodservice Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2008:

Diploma in Foodservice Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia 

2020 - Present

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Dietetics, Universiti Putra Malaysia

2017 -2018

Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant at the Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management, Iowa State University, United States of America

2016 - 2017

Student Employee at the Catering Department, ISU Dining, Iowa State University, United States of America

2012 - 2015

Lecturer at the Department of Health Professional and Food Service, Management and Science University, Malaysia

2010 - 2011

Teaching / Professional Assistant at the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2009-2010

Assistant Manager Restaurant (Finance) at the Ceritera Lake Garden Cafe, Putrajaya, Malaysia

2006 - 2007

Foodservice Intern and Part-Time Server at the Felda D'Saji Sdn. Bhd. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

2019

Graduate Research Excellence Award from the Iowa State University 

2018

Best Poster at Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education (CHRIE) Conference, United States of America

2015

PhD Scholarship - Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA (SLAI) from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

2013

Fellowship - Skim Tenaga Akademik Muda (TAM) from the Universiti Putra Malaysia

2012

Best Faculty Postgraduate Student from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2011

UiTM Assistantship Scheme - Teaching and Professional Assistant from the Institute of Graduate Study, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2010

MyBrain Scholarship - Master from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Degree Honor - 1st Class Honor Bachelor Sc. Hons. in Foodservice Management from the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2009

Best Student - Bachelor Sc. Hons. in Foodservice Management form Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2008 - 2010

Dean's List Award - Semeter 1, 2, and 4 Bachelor Sc. Hons. in Foodservice Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

2005 -2008

Dean's List Award - Semeter 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Diploma in Foodservice Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Journals

2022

Rahamat, S., Jeong, E., Arendt, S. W., & Xu, Y. (2022). Menu labeling influence on purchase behaviors: Applying the theory of planned behavior and health consciousness. Appetite, 172, 105967.

Ahmat, N. H. C., Rahamat, S., Ismail, W. R. W., Ramli, R. A., & Baiomy, A. (2022). Understanding the Challenges Faced by Hospitality Managers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(19), 183-188.

2021

Osman, N. S., Md Nor, N., Md Sharif, M. S., Hamid, S. B. A., & Rahamat, S. (2021). Hospital Food Service Strategies to Improve Food Intakes among Inpatients: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 13(10), 3649

Ahmat, N. H. C., Rahamat, S., & Arendt, S. W. (2021). COVID-19 Impact on Socioeconomic in the Hospitality Industry. Journal of Business and Economics Review, 6(2), 122-136.

2020

Pierquet, J., Arendt, S. W., Rahamat, S., Hall, N., Mandernach, S., Reeb, V., & Speltz, M. (2020). Listeria monocytogenes Occurrence and Adherence to Recommendations: Small and Large Retail Delicatessens in Iowa. Food Protection Trends, 40(5), 320.

Rahamat, S., Arendt, S. (2020). Menu labeling n Malaysia: Who reports noticing and using it? International Tourism and Hospitality Journal, 3 (2), 1-12.

2018

Arendt, S., Rahamat, S., Xu, Y., & Jeong, E (2018). Are Health-Conscious Consumers Using Menu Labels? A Pilot Study at One Midwestern University. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 118 (10), A-144. 

proceedings

2022

Ahmat, N. H. C., Rahamat, S., Ismail, W. R. W., Ramli, R. A., & Baiomy, A. (2022). Understanding the Challenges Faced by Hospitality Managers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(19), 183-188.

2018

Arendt, S., Rahamat, S., Xu, Y., & Jeong, E. Are Health-Conscious Consumers Using Menu Labels? A Pilot Study at One Midwestern University. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 118 (10), A-144. 

Conferences

2022

Ahmat, N. H. C., Rahamat, S., Ismail, W. R. W., Ramli, R. A., & Baiomy, A. (2022). Understanding the Challenges Faced by Hospitality Managers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia. 10th AMER International Conference on Quality of Life. Shangri-la Rasa Sayang, Malaysia, 16-17 March 2022

2019

Pierquet, J., Arendt, S., Rahamat, S., Mandernach, S., & Speltz, M. (2019, April). Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and mitigation procedures in Iowa delicatessens. Iowa’s Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.

2018

Arendt, S., Rahamat, S., Jeong, E., and Xu, Y. (October 22). Are health-conscious consumers using menu labels? A pilot study at one Midwestern university (Poster Presentation). Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition, Washington, D.C. October 22, 2018.

Rahamat, S., & Arendt, S.W. (2018, April). Influence of consumers’ intentions and use of menu labeling on purchase behavior. Poster session presented at the Central CHRIE Conference, Ames, IA. (Best Poster)

2017

Rahamat, S., & Arendt, S.W. (2017, April). Evaluating consumer behavior related to voluntary menu labeling at a Malaysian restaurant chain. Poster session presented at the 4th Annual and Professional Student Research Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. (Poster) 

Rahamat, S., Arendt, S.W. (2017, January). Evaluating Consumer Behavior Related To Voluntary Menu Labeling At A Malaysian Restaurant Chain. 22th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism at University of Houston, Texas. 

2021 - 2024

The effectiveness of menu labeling formats and visual attention on food choices among consumers at a hospital cafeteria: An eye-tracking study. 

Role: Principal Investigator

Source of Fund: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Status: On-Going

2018 - 2020

Listeria Assessment Project with Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Food and Consumer Safety Bureau. 

Role: Co-Researcher 

Source of Fund: U.S. Food Drug and Administration (FDA)-Department of Inspection and Appeal, Iowa

Status: Completed

2017 - 2018

Need Assessment and Video-Enriched Workshops for Small Food Operations in Underserved Communities in Iowa. 

Role: Research Assistant

Source of Fund: Iowa State University

Status: Completed

2014

Development and acceptance level of watermelon seed tea among adults. 

Role: Principal Investigator

Source of Fund: Management Science University

Status: Completed

2021 - Present

Special Dietary Meals: Low Calorie and Diabetic Friendly Meals

Lead and provide consultation service to MAS Awana Sdn. Bhd. for the development Special Dietary Meals: Low Calorie and Diabetic Friendly Meals. 

Role: Project Leader

Industry / Community: MAS Awana Sdn. Bhd

2019

Preparing Future Faculty at the Iowa State University 

Role: Forum Panelist  - Topic: Expectations at International Institutions

Industry/Community: Future Faculty Members 

2017 - 2018

Need Assessment and Video-Enriched Workshops for Small Food Operations in Underserved Communities in Iowa. 

A needs assessment of small food operations in the state of Iowa. Open-ended interviews and focus groups with business experts were conducted to identified the gaps. Based on the identified gaps a workshop series (in the spirit of TED-Talks) were conducted. Participants’ pre- and post-test to were used to measure their understanding of workshop material. 

Role: Research Assistant

Industry / Community: Small Food Operators - Underserved Communities in the State of Iowa

2018

Iowa ProStart - Culinary Competition 2018

Iowa ProStart Invitational is an annual event hosted by the Iowa Restaurant Association Education Foundation. This event a place for the top high school teams to become champions in culinary arts and restaurant management. 

Role: Volunteer - Time Keeper

Industry / Community: Iowa Restaurant Association

Award Ceremony Excellence Non-Tenure Employee (NTE)

Assisting the Provost Office in planning and executing a recognition celebration event for NTE Faculty held by Iowa State University Office of Senior Vice President and Provost. 

Role: Volunteer - Events Planner 

Industry / Community: Non-Tenure Employees