Uzma Sadiq
Epping,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Food Scientist with a Ph.D. In Food Science from RMIT University and a bachelor’s in agriculture from a top Asian agriculture university. Seeking the position of Research Fellow Food Materials Science at the La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture & Food (LISAF). Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
RMIT university
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted post-Ph.D. Research at nutrition-food science intersection, contributing to bioactive compounds and functional food projects.
- Applied advanced nutrition knowledge to assess and improve food product nutritional profiles in line with dietary guidelines
- Actively contributed to multiple research projects, utilizing expertise in food material science and nutritional sciences
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills in coordinating research activities, managing data, and ensuring timely project milestones
- Collaborated effectively with diverse teams, fostering inclusive research environment with external partners
- Played key role in developing successful research proposals, securing external funding for nutrition-focused projects
- Applied analytical skills to process complex data, producing reports with valuable insights
- Ability to supervised junior research assistants and students, sharing knowledge and skills acquired during Ph and post-Ph.D. Research
- Authored/co-authored research papers, enhancing visibility of findings in reputable journals and conferences
- Successfully coordinated diverse aspects of research projects, ensuring efficient execution and adherence to objectives
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in managing varied research tasks, showcasing resilience and problem-solving skills
Quality Assurance Manager
Bunny's Bread (Pvt) Limited
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Conducted assessments of raw materials, maintained quality certifications, and ensured compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, and Halal Food Safety Management System
- Achieved 10-15% reduction in production costs through strategic ingredient selection for bread formulations
- Improved overall quality of bread products by 10-20% through rigorous research into innovative baking techniques and ingredient modifications
- Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in 12-18% reduction in manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality
- Introduced new formulations that contributed to 15-25% increase in rusk sales, aligning with market trends and customer preferences
- Enhanced product capabilities by 15-20% through introduction of innovative cake formulations, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
Education
Ph.D. - Food Science
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC10.2023
Skills
- Completed PhD of Food Science
- Research Paper Writing
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Document Management
- Laboratory Testing
- Research Reporting
- Scientific Experiments
- Statistical Analysis
- Grant Writing
- Research Design
- Proficient in SEM
- Proficient in Origin lab,
- Proficient in SPSS, Graph pad Prism
Accomplishments
- AIFST Research Poster Competition, July, 24-25, 2023, Melbourne, Australia
- Poster Presentation: Effect of Spray drying on structural modifications of casein micelles loaded with Aloe-vera extracted Anthraquinones
- IFT FIRST, Annual Event and EXPO, Chicago, 16-19th July, 2023
- Video competition Participation: Casein micelles as a Delivery System
- ACS Fall, 2023, San Francisco, 13-17 August, 2023
- Poster presentation: Encapsulation of anthraquinones extracted from the Aloe-vera plant into casein micelles by ultrasonication
- Women Research network (WRN) Annual symposium, 2022
- Poster Competition: Casein Micelles as a delivery System RMIT, University Melbourne, Australia.
Conferences and Presentations
Certification
Casein micelles as an emerging delivery system for food bioactive components. Sadiq, U.; Gill, H.; Chandrapala, J. Foods 2021, 10, 1965. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10081965 Temperature and pH Stability of Anthraquinones from Native Aloe vera Gel, Spray-Dried and Freeze-Dried Aloe vera Powders during Storage. Sadiq, U.; Gill, H.; Chandrapala, J. Foods 2022, 11, 1613. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11111613 Ultrasound-Assisted Encapsulation of Anthraquinones Extracted from Aloe Vera Plant into Casein Micelles. Sadiq, U.; Gill, H.; Chandrapala, J. Gels 2022, 8(9), 597. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8090597 Influence of Spray Drying on Encapsulation Efficiencies and Structure of Casein Micelles Loaded with Anthraquinones Extracted from Aloe vera Plant. Sadiq, U.; Gill, H.; Chandrapala, J. Shahid. F Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(1), 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010110. The Release Behaviour of Anthraquinones Encapsulated into Casein Micelles during In Vitro Digestion. Sadiq, U.; Shahid, F.; Gill, H.; Chandrapala, J. Foods 2023, 12, 2844. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12152844.
References
Reference provide upon request
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Urdu
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
RMIT university
06.2022 - 12.2023
Quality Assurance Manager
Bunny's Bread (Pvt) Limited
07.2010 - 01.2014
Ph.D. - Food Science
RMIT University
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