- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Fundraising Events
- Reading
- Team Sports
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Drone Piloting
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
TED SINDILE MOYO
Silverdale
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic individual with outstanding academic, communication, organizational, and people skills. Driven by a passion for research and scientific advisory. Over 15 years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher and teaching professional. Successfully delivered lectures, practicals, and tutorials in tertiary education. Expertise in independent and collaborative research combined with a student-centered pedagogy. Notable achievements include an excellent and consistent research record with multiple peer-reviewed primary papers, numerous articles presented at professional conferences, and the publication of a book titled "Science, Technology & Application of Folic Acid Encapsulation" by Nova Publishers in 2018. Proactive collaborator working with internal university research groups in advanced food research and contributing to a major Inter-Universities Transformational Research project. Involved in teaching, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, assessment, exams setting, curriculum review, and examination of theses. Experience presenting research findings at national, regional, and international conferences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Lecturer/ Laboratory Manager
Western Sydney University
02.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: The College
- The College
- Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
- Streamlined grading process with efficient rubric creation, ensuring fair assessment of student performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on educational trends and advancements in teaching methodologies.
- Increased student GPAs through modernization of classroom methods and innovative lectures.
- Scheduled lab and study sessions for students to increase subject understanding.
- Served as an academic advisor for students, guiding them in course selection and career planning.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
- Provided support for struggling students through after-school tutoring sessions, leading to increased comprehension and improved grades.
- Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for rigours of Food Science, Nutrition and Lifestyle dieases
- Monitored student progress during [Type] lessons and lectures, adapting plans to enhance effectiveness.
- Evaluated textbooks and supplementary materials for adoption into the curriculum, ensuring quality content aligned with course objectives.
- Collaborated with fellow lecturers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected subject matter across various fields of study.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Associate Lecturer/ Principal Scientific Officer
University of Queensland
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Sch of Agriculture and Food Science
- Sch of Agriculture and Food Science
- Served as an academic advisor for students, guiding them in course selection and career planning.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia resources.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and implementing individualized interventions when necessary.
- Boosted student engagement through the implementation of group activities and collaborative projects.
- Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
- Presented at regional conferences on topics such as technology integration in the classroom and innovative approaches to curriculum design.
- Led engaging lectures with audience awareness in mind, allowing feedback to inform lecture facilitation.
- Mentored new faculty members, sharing insights on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Improved curriculum design by collaborating with colleagues to share best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
- Evaluated textbooks and supplementary materials for adoption into the curriculum, ensuring quality content aligned with course objectives.
- Reached out to struggling students to identify areas of confusion and rectify issues before exams.
- Collaborated with fellow lecturers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected subject matter across various fields of study.
- Remained accessible as resource for students during ample office hours, encouraging questions and providing academic advice and tutoring.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Associate Lecturer/ Research Officer
Western Sydney University
10.2002 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Centre for Advanced Food Research
- Centre for Advanced Food Research
- Streamlined grading process with efficient rubric creation, ensuring fair assessment of student performance.
- Improved curriculum design by collaborating with colleagues to share best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
- Led engaging lectures with audience awareness in mind, allowing feedback to inform lecture facilitation.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Reached out to struggling students to identify areas of confusion and rectify issues before exams.
- Mentored new faculty members, sharing insights on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and implementing individualized interventions when necessary.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia resources.
- Boosted student engagement through the implementation of group activities and collaborative projects.
- Administered exams for students to test comprehension and measure progress.
- Served as an academic advisor for students, guiding them in course selection and career planning.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Lecturer/ Research Manager
University of Zimbabwe
08.2001 - 09.2002
- Company Overview: Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Managed cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex research projects on time and within budget.
- Delivered engaging presentations on research findings at conferences and other industry events sharing insights with peers and colleagues.
- Evaluated emerging trends within the field staying current on new developments in order to maintain a competitive edge.
- Increased research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Secured grant funding for multiple research initiatives, demonstrating the value of proposed projects to potential investors.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering professional growth and facilitating knowledge transfer between team members.
- Developed project management tools for tracking progress, facilitating communication among team members, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Streamlined data collection efforts by implementing new technologies such as online surveys or mobile apps, increasing response rates while reducing costs associated with traditional methods.
- Managed budgets for multiple concurrent research projects carefully allocating resources to meet objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Led regular project update meetings providing detailed status updates on timelines deliverables risks/issues and action items.
- Presented research findings in clear, concise reports that informed business decisions and strategies.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure data integrity and validity across all stages of the research process.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Associate Lecturer/Research Officer
Western Sydney University
03.2000 - 06.2001
- Company Overview: Sch of Food & Environmental Science
- Sch of Food & Environmental Science
- Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental data, ensuring integrity and accessibility for future analyses.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge within the field.
- Evaluated existing research methods, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Coauthored publications in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing the impact of our team''s research efforts on advancing knowledge in the field.
- Established strong working relationships with stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration on research projects.
- Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
- Increased funding opportunities by writing persuasive grant proposals and securing external partnerships.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Streamlined research processes for improved efficiency and reduced project timelines.
- Conducted literature reviews to inform research design and ensure relevance to current industry trends.
- Improved collaborative efforts with interdisciplinary teams, resulting in high-quality research outcomes.
- Collaborated with statisticians to apply advanced analytical techniques for robust interpretation of complex datasets.
- Fostered relationships with sponsors by procuring new trials and negotiating budgets and contracts with new and existing sponsors.
- Designed survey instruments for data collection that yielded valuable insights into our area of study.
- Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous data collection and analysis methodologies.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team dynamics.
- Developed innovative research strategies to explore novel areas of study and drive scientific advancements.
Manager, Research & Innovation
University of Zimbabwe
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
- Institute of Food Science & Nutrition
Education
PhD - Food Science & Technology
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW12.2007
Master of Science - Food Science
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW06-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Academic writing
- Academic research
- Curriculum development
- Course planning
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Subject matter expertise
- Assessment design
- Research and analysis
- Academic publication
- Student needs assessment
- Course development
- Learning management systems
- Collaboration
- Course instruction
Book
Madziva, H.S. & Kailasapathy, K., Science, Technology & Application of Folic acid Encapsulation., Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, 2018, 978-1-53614-007-1, https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=65011
Other Publications
- Willison, J., Force, L., and Madziva, H., Microfluidic Encapsulation as a potential to develop sustained release microspheres., 26th International Conference on Bioencapsulation, Strasbourg, Fr., 08/27/19 - 08/29/19
- Song, B. and Madziva, H., Red grape, cranberry and soy fortified set yogurt: effect on antioxidant activity, texture and rheological properties., Nutrition Society of Australia 42nd Conference, Canberra, 11/27/18 - 11/30/18
- Paturi, K., Song, B. and Madziva, H., Effects of processing on rheology and structure of dairy systems with added lutein., IUFoST 19th World Congress, Mumbai, Ind., 2017
- Kua, I., Tagore, P. and Madziva, H., Nanostructured Foods for dysphagia patients; A preliminary study., 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, London, UK, 08/10/15 - 08/12/15
- Kailasapathy, K., Madziva, H., Anjani, K., and Phillips, M., Recent advances in the micro-encapsulation of food, nutrients and bioactives., XVth International Workshop on Bioencapsulation, Vienna, Au., 09/06/11 - 09/08/11
- Madziva, H., Kailasapathy, K., and Phillips, M., Encapsulation of folic acid in hydrocolloid matrices., Euro Food Folate Conference, Warsaw, Pol., 02/10/10 - 02/13/10
Research Management
Nanostructured dairy powder formulations, ARC, 2012-2015, $275,000, Encapsulated edible gels, Uniquest, 2011-2014, $500,000, Progel Technology Development Program, ARC, 2010-2012, $180,000, Smart design of texture modified foods for increased aged health, 2009-2012, $450,000, Non-thermal processing of dairy, ARC, 2009-2012, $250,000, Molecular mechanism of protein instability in dairy powder systems, 2007-2010, $300,000, Sanitarium: Rheology of Textured vegetable protein, 2008-2009, $50,000, Parmalat: Whey protein orientation following 2 stage homogenisation, 2010-2011, $50,000, Sunrice: Rice polishing, milling and nutritional implications, 2012, $40,000, Nutradry: Fruit powders incorporation in yogurt making, 2012-2014, $30,000, Microfluidic encapsulation, 2012-2013, High Pressure Processing of fruit juices in relation to antioxidant activity, 2012-2013, Structure & stability of yogurt made from camel’s milk, 2011-2012
Teaching
- 2014 - Present, Associate Lecturer/Laboratory Manager, WSU – The College, Food Science 1, Fundamentals of Science, Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Food Product Development, Food Sensory Evaluation, Food Microbiology
- 2007-2014, Principal Scientific Officer/Associate Lecturer, UQ – SAFS, Food Preservation, Food Chemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Product Development, Functional Foods, Principles of Food Processing
- 2002-2006, Associate Lecturer/Research Officer, WSU, Modern Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Food Product Development
Supervision - Rhd And Postgraduate Students
7, 2, 5, 7, 19, 11, All HDR students that I supervised completed their studies within the stipulated time.
Committees And University Service
- Academic Programs committee & Risk Management
- Teaching and Learning
- Faculty Research
- Chair – WSU College WHS committee
- Curriculum Development
- Animal Ethics
- Acting in a Unit Coordinator role for a number of units and Undergraduate streams
- First Year Experience Coordinator (UQ 2011-2014)
- Student progression related Policy reviews/amendments
Current Research
- Investigation of the Fundamental Biochemistry of phytochemicals particularly phenolic and carotenoid constituents including their structural identification and antioxidant actions at cellular level.
- Optimisation of Microfluidic/Nano fluidic techniques in the development of sustained release microspheres.
Regular Manuscript Reviewer For
- Journal of Microencapsulation
- Food Chemistry
- International Journal of Food Properties
- Plant Foods for Human Nutrition
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
- Chemical Engineering Journal
- British Microbiology Research Journal
- Journal of Food Processing & Preservation
- Journal of Food Engineering
- Food & Nutrition Bulletin
Professional Memberships
- AIFST, Professional member, 2005 - Present
- Nutrition Society of Australia, Member, 2011 - Present
- The Institute of Food Technologists, Premier Member, 2007 - Present
- Scientific Committee for the International Conference on Agriculture, Environment and Food Security, Indonesia, Since 2019
External Ph D Thesis Examiner
- University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Mutemi Muthangya, Oyster mushrooms cultivation, enzymatic and nutritional profiles on saline sisal waste substrate and biogas manure effect on nutritional composition of leafy vegetables., 08/01/15
- Institute of Food, Nutrition & Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Lucas Tivana, A study of heap fermentation and protein enrichment of cassava., 11/01/16
Key Capabilities
- Excellent and consistent research record; with several peer reviewed primary papers as well as numerous articles presented at professional conferences plus a book, 'Science, Technology & Application of Folic Acid Encapsulation', Nova Publishers, NY USA, 2018.
- Proactive collaborator with internal university research groups in advanced food research, and externally as part of a major Inter-Universities Transformational Research project.
- Teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students (plus HDR), including involvement in assessment, exams setting, curriculum review and theses examination.
- Extensive presentation of research findings at both national, regional and international conferences.
Peer Refereed Publications
- Madziva, H.S., Phillips, M.W., Kailasapathy, K., Encapsulated Folic acid is in Cheddar Cheese Reduces Methionine-Induced Hyper-homocysteinemia in Male BALB/C Mice., Journal of Food & Nutritional Disorders, 3, 1, 10.4172/2324-9323.1000130
- Madziva, H., Kailasapathy, K., and Phillips, M., Evaluation of alginate-pectin capsules in Cheddar cheese as a food carrier for the delivery of folic acid., Food Science and Technology (LWT), 39, 146-151, 2006, 55
- Madziva, H., Kailasapathy, K., and Phillips, M., Alginate-pectin microcapsules as a potential for folic acid delivery in foods., Journal of Microencapsulation, 22, 4, 343-351, 2005, 67
- Kenji, G.M. and Madziva, H.S., Determination of Riboflavin content in Goat and Cow milk by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)., Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, 3, 2, 96-101, 2001
Affiliations
- Professional Member - Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology
- Professional Member - Institute of Food Technologists
- Professional Member - Nutrition Society of Australia
Certification
Certified University lecturer
Interests
Timeline
Associate Lecturer/ Laboratory Manager
Western Sydney University
02.2014 - Current
Associate Lecturer/ Principal Scientific Officer
University of Queensland
01.2007 - 01.2014
Associate Lecturer/ Research Officer
Western Sydney University
10.2002 - 12.2006
Lecturer/ Research Manager
University of Zimbabwe
08.2001 - 09.2002
Associate Lecturer/Research Officer
Western Sydney University
03.2000 - 06.2001
Manager, Research & Innovation
University of Zimbabwe
01.1995 - 12.1999
PhD - Food Science & Technology
Western Sydney University
Master of Science - Food Science
Western Sydney University
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