Ph.D.
Professor of Food Science
Division of Food, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences (FNES)
Director of Graduate Studies - Food and Hospitality Systems
Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
Research at a glance
Area(s) of Expertise
Research Summary
Microbial food safety, Food pathogen detection, Novel antimicrobial agents, Nanomaterials
Azlin Mustapha’s research focusses on development of molecular, biological and analytical methods for food pathogen detection, and studying novel materials as antimicrobial agents. Specific examples include rapid PCR-based detection methods, applications of nanomaterials as antimicrobial agents and detection tools, and green syntheses of nanoparticles. In addition, her research also investigates the toxicity of nanomaterials and their application in food packaging and food contact surfaces.
Educational background
- Ph.D., Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Courses taught
- F_S 1020, World Food and You
- F_S 2172 Elements of Food Microbiology
- F_S 4370/7370, Food Microbiology
- F_S 4375/7375 Food Microbiology Laboratory
- F_S 8404/8405 Advanced Food Microbiology & Biotechnology