RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Risk Control in Food Safety and Security Using Appropriate Innovative Technology for New Normal (Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund 2021). Coordinator (2021-2023).
- Developing advanced technologies in preserving and processing agricultural and aquatic products in the Mekong Delta. Sponsored by the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training. Key member (2020-2022).
- Extraction and encapsulation of bioactive compounds from noni fruit (Morinda Citrifolia L.). Sponsored by the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training. Principal Investigator (2020-2022).
- Research on the current situation and technical solutions to develop mechanization of production and processing industry of some key agricultural products in the Mekong Delta to adapt to climate change. Sponsored by the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Principal Investigator (2020-2022).
- Valorisation of phenolic compounds from plant by-products as natural preservatives for fruit preservation and food processing. Sponsored by VLIR-UOS Local co-promoter (2018-2022).
- Sustainable transformation of food wastes into value added products: A case study of the seafood sector in Vietnam (Newton Mobility Grants 2018-19 RD1, NMGR1180386). Sponsored by the British Academy. Principal Investigator (2018-2020).
- Utilisation of By-products from Salmon Fillet Processing in Vietnam. Sponsored by Vietnamese Ministry (2016-2018). Principal Investigator.
- A pilot scale production of gac aril powder by a heat pump drying and its use as a natural colour additive and a nutrient supplement in pork sausage product. IFS Research Grant, IFS grant No: E/5759-1. (2015-2017). Principal Investigator.
- Production of spray dried Gac fruit juice and whole milk blends. Sponsored by Australia Awards Vietnam – Small Grants Scheme (01 - 12/2015). Principal Investigator.
- Effects of pre-slaughter handling and processing conditions on quality of Tra catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) fillet and smoked Tra catfish product. Sponsored by NAFOSTED (03/2015 - 03/2017). Research Collaborator.
- Development of irradiation treatment for export fruit markets: Impacts on quality and shelf life. USDA/Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops, (2015). Local Principal Investigator.
- Gac fruit processing: extraction, drying and encapsulation. More information can be found here
- Removal of bitterness in frozen lime juice. Sponsored by Nong Lam University, Viet Nam (10/2014 - 10/2015). Principal Investigator.
- Optimisation of spray drying and storage condition of magenta plant (Peristrophe roxburghiana) powder using response surface methodology and the application in sticky rice and cake products. Sponsored by Nong Lam University, Viet Nam funded (2010-2011). Principal Investigator.
- Study on production of bottled tea products from medicinal herbs and crop plants. Sponsored by Nong Lam University, Viet Nam (2006-2007). Principal Investigator
- Study on production of tea bag products from Vietnamese native plants. Sponsored by Vietnamese Ministry (2005-2006). Principal Investigator.
- Study on valuable products processing from duck meat. Sponsored by Vietnamese Ministry (2004-2005). Research Collaborator.
- Study on canned mixed vegetables processing, B.Sc thesis (2002-2003).