Contact details +6469519428
Dr Ali Rashidinejad PhD
Senior Research Officer
Doctoral Supervisor Riddet InstituteMy research platform focuses on the oral delivery of bioactive compounds through functional foods, as well as their utilisation as natural preservatives for perishable food products. I am particularly interested in the extraction, isolation, identification, and protection/encapsulation of bioactive compounds derived from plant sources, with the aim of efficiently delivering them to the human body.
My research explores the behavior of these compounds in both the food matrix and the gastrointestinal tract, with a specific emphasis on antioxidant-enriched functional foods.
An important aspect of my research involves harnessing the potential of New Zealand indigenous plants to create and develop functional foods. By utilising these plants, I aim to explore alternatives to harmful synthetic preservatives and conventional preservation methods currently employed in the food industry. The industrial application of these concepts holds significant potential for substantial environmental and social impacts, particularly through the accessibility of novel food products to the wider community.
A central tenet of my research is the belief in the transformative power of 'Food as Medicine.' Through my work, I strive to contribute to the development of functional foods that not only promote health but also provide sustainable alternatives to conventional food products.
I believe my focus on food innovation and development of functional foods is an answer to the ‘real life questions’ as I strongly believe in ‘tasty food for health and nutrition backed by credible science’.
My research platform is best described as the oral delivery of bioactive compounds, in particular, polyphenols (e.g. antioxidants from native New Zealand plants), via functional foods.
While my general research lies in developing methods/technologies that protect/encapsulate bioactives, I am specifically interested in the behaviour of the bioactive compounds in the food matrix and gastrointestinal tract, with a particular focus on polyphenol-enriched functional foods.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: +64 6 9519428
Location: Riddet Institute
Campus: Manawatu
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Otago (2015)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, Massey University
Research Expertise
Research Interests
- Delivery systems for bioactive compounds (e.g., liposomes, emulsions, self-assembly of proteins, co-precipitates, and nanoparticles) and their incorporation into food products
- Functional/Medicinal Foods
- Bioactive compounds from New Zealand indigenous plants
- Food innovation and development
- Bioactive compounds, in particular, polyphenols/antioxidants
- Food colloids and emulsions
- Interactions between proteins/lipids and bioactive compounds
- Chemistry, structure, and functionality of milk and dairy products
Thematics
Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Biological Sciences (060000):
Nanomanufacturing (100707):
Nanomaterials (100708):
Nanomedicine (100709):
Nanoscale Characterisation (100712):
Nanotechnology (100700):
Nanotechnology not elsewhere classified (100799):
Other Biological Sciences (069900):
Other Technology (109900):
Technology (100000):
Technology not elsewhere classified (109999)
Keywords
- Food Science and Technology
- NZ Indigenous Plants
- Functional/Medicinal Foods
- Bioactive Delivery/Encapsulation Systems
- Bioactive compounds
- Food Innovation and Development
- Food Functionality
- Polyphenols
- Flavonoids
- Green Tea Antioxidants
- Milk and Dairy Products
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
Position | Current | Completed |
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Project Leader | 1 | 8 |
Current Projects
Project Title: Tuhauora: A functional beverage containing the taonga species kawakawa (Piper excelsum) for South Asian markets
Date Range: 2021 - 2024
Funding Body: University of Auckland
Project Team:
- Dr Ali Rashidinejad - Project Leader
Research Outputs
Journal
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[Journal article]Authored by: Golding, M., Rashidinejad, A., Singh, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Jameson, G., Rashidinejad, A., Singh, H.
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[Journal article]Authored by: Hindmarsh, J., Jameson, G., Rashidinejad, A., Singh, H.
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Book
[Chapter]Authored by: Rashidinejad, A.
[Chapter]Authored by: Ahmed Nasef, N.Edited by: Rashidinejad, A.
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IP
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Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Currently
Spoken ability: Excellent
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Persian
Last used: Currently
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Graduate Supervision Statement
PhD applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive application package comprising a refined cover letter, a well-crafted CV, academic transcripts showcasing their scholastic achievements, and a meticulously prepared research plan/proposal. Submissions are to be directed to A.Rashidinejad@massey.ac.nz.
Dr Ali Rashidinejad is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 6 | 0 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Kaushala Weerasinghe Weerasinghe
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Doctor of Philosophy
Delivery of bioactivities of Gymnema lactiferum via a functional cheese -
Faruk Ahmed
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Doctor of Philosophy
Valorisation of the New Zealand macadamia husk and delivery of its bioactive compounds via functional foods -
Sheba Mathuranayagam Culas
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Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring age-dependent anti-diabetic activity of encapsulated Cinnamomum Zeylanicum extract in low-fat functional yoghurt -
Kent Chen
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Doctor of Philosophy
Antifungal potential of Bacillus species isolated from New Zealand-grown Iris rhizomes -
Ruwanthi Udaweediye Lekamralalage
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Doctor of Philosophy
Basil seeds gum as a novel delivery vehicle for hydrophobic flavonoids in functional foods - view more...
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Prishanthini Muthulingam
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Doctor of Philosophy
Mining for microbes of tea (Camellia sinensis) with the potential to enhance tea quality. - view less...