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Future Food Research and Innovation (Future Food)

Introduction

As the Future Food Research and Innovation Group, we are dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and knowledge surrounding the vital fields of food preservation, food packaging, crop production, food engineering, and food industries. Together, we strive to make a tangible and lasting impact on global food security, food quality, and sustainability. Join us in our mission to feed the world, preserve the planet, and engineer a brighter future for all.

Field of Expertise

Food rheology
Non-thermal food processing
Optimization of formulation and process conditions
Food processing waste and utilization
Food Product Development
Nutraceutical and Functional Food
Bioreactor strategies for upscaling recombinant potein production in yeast and E. coli
Nanobiotechnology
Immobilization of biocatalysts
Thermal and non-thermal food processing
Water crystallization in concentrated system
Sustainable food processing
Alternative food ingredients
Extraction of natural antimicrobial compounds from food waste and by-products
Antimicrobial edible coating
Minimal processing of foods
Active packaging
Production of premium tropical fruit
Post Harvest Technology

Grants

List of Current Active Grants
Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Faridah Binti Kormin

Development of robust anti-biofouling nanocomposite ultrafiltration membranes using microwave assisted method 

31/10/2023

Characterization of a biodegradable composite film containing black soldier fly exuviae (Hermetia illucens) as natural fillers

31/08/2024

Prof. Madya Dr. Balkis Binti Haji A.talip

THE QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SPRAY DRIED AGARWOOD LEAVES EXTRACT POWDER

30/04/2024 

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF AGARWOOD LEAVES EXTRACT FOR EFFERVESCENT GRANULES FORMULATIONS

30/06/2025

Prof. Madya Dr. Siti Fatimah Zaharah Binti Mohamad Fuzi

Effects of cell characteristics and cultural conditions on microalgae biorefinery performance for the production of bio-electricty

30/09/2023

Integrated pollutant-targeted wastewater treatment using cyclodextrin-functionalized rice husk biochar

02/10/2023

Development Of Smart Fabric

31/10/2023

Ts. Dr. Norazlin Binti Abdullah

Quality characterization of confectionery glazes made from tropical fruit seed powders during storage

30/04/2025

Dr. Nur Hafizah Binti Malik

Development of soy-free meal replacement drink

31/12/2023

Dr. Munira Binti Zainal Abidin

Extraction and characterisation of chitin from freshwater lobster collected in Muar, Johor

30/09/2023

Dr. Shahidah Binti Md. Nor

Morphology and nutritional composition of Gracilaria changii grown in Muar, Johor

30/06/2025

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