Professor Vijay Jayasena

Professor in Nutrition and Food Science,
Food Sciences

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Teaching

Biography

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Food Science, Kansas State University, Kansas, USA, 1992
MSc in Food Science, Kansas State University, Kansas, USA, 1988
BSc (Honours) in Agriculture (Specialised in Food Processing), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1981

Professional Experience

Professor, A/Professor, Senior Lecturer/Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, Curtin University, Perth, 2001-2015
Head/Division of Food Technology, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Tasmania, 1998– 2001
Quality Control Manager/Defiance Fine Foods, Sydney, 1994 – 1998
Research Scientist, Bread Research Institute, Sydney, 1992 -1994
Research Assistant, Kansas State University, 1988-1992
Lecturer,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1981 -1986

Professional Affiliations

Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST), 1992 to date.
Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1992 to date.
Institute of Food Technology (IFT), 2013 2015.
Lupin Society, 2010 -2015.
AIFST Western Australian Branch (Committee Member), 2001 - 2008.
AIFST Tasmanian Branch (Vice President), 1998 - 1999.
Tasmanian Food Advisory Council, 2000 - 2001.
Food Industry Training Council, 1994 - 1998.
BRI/Industry Analytical Liaison Committee, 1994 - 1996.
Institute of Food Technology, 1988 - 1992.
American Association of Cereal Chemists, 1986 - 1992.
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1986-1992.

Patents

V. Jayasena, S. Eislers and J. Lumanlan, 2021. A Composition for pet foods and method of producing the same, Australian Patent No. 2021106849.
B. Pan and V. Jayasena, 2020. An apparatus and method for bee hive air, Australian Patent No. 2020101266.
V. Jayasena, 2019. Food product, WO 2020/05657, PCT/AU2019/050995.
T. Cronjie and V. Jayasena, 2013. A Food product precursor, a food product and a method of making a food product comprising lupin flour, PCT/AU2012/001286.
V. Jayasena, L. Kardono and K. Quail, 2009. Rhizopus Oligosporus and uses thereof, WO 2009/097653, PCT 2009/000131.

This information has been contributed by Professor Jayasena.

Qualifications

PhD Kansas State University

Professional Memberships

AIFST (1994 - 2016)

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

Food Sciences

Contact

Email:	V.Jayasena@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:	(02) 4570 1210
Mobile:
Location:	M15.G.54 Hawkesbury

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

300637 Food Product Development Practicum, 2016
300780 Advanced Food Science and Technology, 2016
301180 Food Preservation and Packaging Technologies, 2023
301454 Food Innovation and Technology, 2023

Publications

Chapters in Books

Fernando, W., Gupta, V., Jayasena, V., Brennan, C. and Martins, R. (2019), 'Carbohydrate and protein metabolism : influences on cognition and Alzheimer's disease', Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's Disease: The Role of Diabetes, Genetics, Hormones, and Lifestyle, John Wiley & Sons 9781119356783.

Journal Articles

Dissanayaka, D., Jayasena, V., Rainey-Smith, S., Martins, R. and Fernando, W. (2024), 'The role of diet and gut microbiota in Alzheimer's disease', Nutrients, vol 16, no 3 .
Dong, K., Fernando, W., Durham, R., Stockmann, R. and Jayasena, V. (2023), 'Nutritional value, health-promoting benefits and food application of sea buckthorn', Food Reviews International, vol 39, no 4 , pp 2122 - 2137.
Sonali, .., Huda, S., Jayasena, V., Ahmed, T. and Chen, Z. (2023), 'Potassium transport and use efficiency for sustainable fertigation in protected cropping', Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, vol 2, no 3 , pp 346 - 356.
Kemsawasd, V., Jayasena, V. and Karnpanit, W. (2023), 'Incidents and potential adverse health effects of serious food fraud cases originated in Asia', Foods, vol 12, no 19 .
Siddiqui, Z., Siddiqui, Z., Hagare, D., Chen, Z., Jayasena, V., Aghajani Shahrivar, A., Panatta, O., Liang, W. and Boyle, N. (2022), 'Growing lettuce and cucumber in a hydroponic system using food waste derived organic liquid fertiliser', Environmental Sustainability, vol 5, no 3 , pp 325 - 334.
Leesuraplanon, C., Jayasena, V. and Karnpanit, W. (2022), 'Risk assessment of exposure to benzoic acid and benzene from consumption of functional drinks', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 57, no 10 , pp 6805 - 6812.
Thuy, D., An, N., Jayasena, V. and Vandamme, P. (2022), 'A comprehensive investigation into the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid by Limosilactobacillus fermentum NG16, a tuna gut isolate', Acta Alimentaria, vol 51, no 2 , pp 302 - 311.
Lumanlan, J., Williams, M. and Jayasena, V. (2022), 'Edible insects : environmentally friendly sustainable future food source', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 57, no 10 , pp 6317 - 6325.
Siddiqui, Z., Hagare, D., Jayasena, V., Swick, R., Rahman, M., Boyle, N. and Ghodrat, M. (2021), 'Recycling of food waste to produce chicken feed and liquid fertiliser', Waste Management, vol 131 , pp 386 - 393.
Lumanlan, J., Fernando, W., Karnpanit, W. and Jayasena, V. (2021), 'Effects of food gums and pre-drying on fat content of fabricated fried chips', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 56, no 4 , pp 1544 - 1550.
Fernando, W., Dong, K., Durham, R., Stockmann, R. and Jayasena, V. (2021), 'Effect of goji berry on the formation of extracellular senile plaques of Alzheimer's disease', Nutrition and Healthy Aging, vol 6, no 2 , pp 105 - 116.
Lumanlan, J., Fernando, W. and Jayasena, V. (2020), 'Mechanisms of oil uptake during deep frying and applications of predrying and hydrocolloids in reducing fat content of chips', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 55, no 4 , pp 1661 - 1670.
Dong, K., Fernando, W., Durham, R., Stockmann, R., Jayatunga, D. and Jayasena, V. (2020), 'A role of sea buckthorn on Alzheimer's disease', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 55, no 9 , pp 3073 - 3081.
Bhardwaj, K., Islam, M., Jayasena, V., Sharma, B., Sharma, S., Sharma, P., Kuca, K. and Bhardwaj, P. (2020), 'Review on essential oils, chemical composition, extraction, and utilization of some conifers in Northwestern Himalayas', Phytotherapy Research, vol 34, no 11 , pp 2889 - 2910.
Do, T., Tran, T., Tran, T., Le, T., Jayasena, V., Nguyen, T., Nguyen, C., Kim, S. and Le, Q. (2020), 'Novel exopolysaccharide produced from fermented bamboo shoot-isolated Lactobacillus fermentum', Polymers, vol 12, no 7 .
Naila, A., Meerdink, G., Jayasena, V., Sulaiman, A., Ajit, A. and Berta, G. (2019), 'A review on global metal accumulators : mechanism, enhancement, commercial application, and research trend', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol 26, no 26 , pp 26449 - 26471.
Karnpanit, W., Benjapong, W., Srianujata, S., Rojroongwasinkul, N., Tanaviyutpakdee, P., Sakolkittinapakul, J., Poowanasatien, A., Jatutipsompol, C. and Jayasena, V. (2019), 'Cultivation practice on nitrate, lead and cadmium contents of vegetables and potential health risks in children', International Journal of Vegetable Science, vol 25, no 6 , pp 514 - 528.
Huma, Z., Jayasena, V., Nasar-Abbas, S., Imran, M. and Khan, M. (2018), 'Process optimization of polyphenol extraction from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) kibbles using microwave-assisted technique', Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, vol 42, no 2 .
Khan, M., Karnpanit, W., Nasar-Abbas, S., Huma, Z. and Jayasena, V. (2018), 'Development of a fermented product with higher phenolic compounds and lower anti-nutritional factors from germinated lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.)', Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, vol 42, no 12 .
Yap, M., Fernando, W., Brennan, C., Jayasena, V. and Coorey, R. (2017), 'The effects of banana ripeness on quality indices for puree production', LWT: Food Science and Technology, vol 80 , pp 10 - 18.
Oseni, N., Fernando, W., Coorey, R., Gold, I. and Jayasena, V. (2017), 'Effect of extraction techniques on the quality of coconut oil', African Journal of Food Science, vol 11, no 3 , pp 58 - 66.
Karnpanit, W., Coorey, R., Clements, J., Benjapong, W. and Jayasena, V. (2017), 'Calcium, iron, and zinc bioaccessibilities of Australian sweet lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) cultivars', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol 65, no 23 , pp 4722 - 4727.
Karnpanit, W., Coorey, R., Clements, J., Nasar-Abbas, S., Khan, M. and Jayasena, V. (2016), 'Effect of cultivar, cultivation year and dehulling on raffinose family oligosaccharides in Australian sweet lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.)', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 51, no 6 , pp 1386 - 1392.
Yan, L., Fernando, W., Brennan, M., Brennan, C., Jayasena, V. and Coorey, R. (2016), 'Effect of extraction method and ripening stage on banana peel pigments', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 51, no 6 , pp 1449 - 1456.
Villarino, C., Jayasena, V., Coorey, R., Chakrabarti-Bell, S. and Johnson, S. (2016), 'Nutritional, health, and technological functionality of lupin flour addition to bread and other baked products : benefits and challenges', Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, vol 56, no 5 , pp 835 - 857.
Nasar-Abbas, S., Huma, Z., Vu, T., Khan, M., Esbenshade, H. and Jayasena, V. (2016), 'Carob kibble : a bioactive-rich food ingredient', Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, vol 15, no 1 , pp 63 - 72.
Villarino, C., Jayasena, V., Coorey, R., Chakrabarti-Bell, S. and Johnson, S. (2015), 'Optimization of formulation and process of Australian sweet lupin (ASL)-wheat bread', LWT: Food Science and Technology, vol 61, no 2 , pp 359 - 367.
Khan, M., Karnpanit, W., Nasar-Abbas, S., Huma, Z. and Jayasena, V. (2015), 'Phytochemical composition and bioactivities of lupin : a review', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 50, no 9 , pp 2004 - 2012.
Villarino, C., Jayasena, V., Coorey, R., Chakrabarti-Bell, S., Foley, R., Fanning, K. and Johnson, S. (2015), 'The effects of lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) addition to wheat bread on its nutritional, phytochemical and bioactive composition and protein quality', Food Research International, vol 76, no 1 , pp 58 - 65.
Villarino, C., Jayasena, V., Coorey, R., Chakrabarti-Bell, S. and Johnson, S. (2015), 'The effects of Australian sweet lupin (ASL) variety on physical properties of flours and breads', LWT: Food Science and Technology, vol 60, no 1 , pp 435 - 443.
Coorey, R., Novinda, A., Williams, H. and Jayasena, V. (2015), 'Omega-3 fatty acid profile of eggs from laying hens fed diets supplemented with chia, fish oil, and flaxseed', Journal of Food Science, vol 80, no 1 , pp 180 - 187.
Fernando, W., Martins, I., Goozee, K., Brennan, C., Jayasena, V. and Martins, R. (2015), 'The role of dietary coconut for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease : potential mechanisms of action', British Journal of Nutrition, vol 114, no 1 , pp 1 - 14.
Rumiyati, R., James, A. and Jayasena, V. (2015), 'Effects of lupin incorporation on the physical properties and stability of bioactive constituents in muffins', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 50, no 1 , pp 103 - 110.
Jayasena, V., Tah, W. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2014), 'Effect of coagulant type and concentration on the yield and quality of soy-lupin tofu', Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops and Foods, vol 6, no 2 , pp 159 - 166.
Dincer, T., Zisu, B., Vallet, C., Jayasena, V., Palmer, M. and Weeks, M. (2014), 'Sonocrystallisation of lactose in an aqueous system', International Dairy Journal, vol 35, no 1 , pp 43 - 48.
Coorey, R., Tjoe, A. and Jayasena, V. (2014), 'Gelling properties of chia seed and flour', Journal of Food Science, vol 79, no 5 , pp 859 - 866.
Villarino, C., Jayasena, V., Coorey, R., Chakrabarti-Bell, S. and Johnson, S. (2014), 'The effects of bread-making process factors on Australian sweet lupin-wheat bread quality characteristics', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 49, no 11 , pp 2373 - 2381.
Zisu, B., Sciberras, M., Jayasena, V., Weeks, M., Palmer, M. and Dincer, T. (2014), 'Sonocrystallisation of lactose in concentrated whey', Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, vol 21, no 6 , pp 2117 - 2121.
Priatni, S., Devi, A., Kardono, L. and Jayasena, V. (2013), 'Quality and sensory evaluations of tempe prepared from various particle sizes of lupin beans', Jurnal Teknologi dan Industri Pangan, vol 24, no 2 , pp 209 - 214.
Wong, A., Pitts, K., Jayasena, V. and Johnson, S. (2013), 'Isolation and foaming functionality of acid-soluble protein from lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) kernels', Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, vol 93, no 15 , pp 3755 - 3762.
Coorey, R., Chao, K., Kumar, V. and Jayasena, V. (2013), 'The effects of lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) protein isolation on its dietary fibre and whey proteins', Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops and Foods, vol 5, no 4 , pp 287 - 294.
Chih, H., James, A., Jayasena, V. and Dhaliwal, S. (2013), 'Effect of growing location, malaxation duration and citric acid treatment on the quality of olive oil', Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, vol 93, no 6 , pp 1272 - 1277.
Rumiyati, R., Jayasena, V. and James, A. (2013), 'Total phenolic and phytosterol compounds and the radical scavenging activity of germinated Australian Sweet Lupin flour', Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, vol 68, no 4 , pp 352 - 357.
Coorey, R., Grant, A. and Jayasena, V. (2012), 'Effects of chia flour incorporation on the nutritive quality and consumer acceptance of chips', Journal of Food Research, vol 1, no 4 , pp 85 - 95.
Nasar-Abbas, S. and Jayasena, V. (2012), 'Effect of lupin flour incorporation on the physical and sensory properties of muffins', Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops and Foods, vol 4, no 1 , pp 41 - 49.
Chih, H., James, A., Jayasena, V. and Dhaliwal, S. (2012), 'Addition of enzymes complex during olive oil extraction improves oil recovery and bioactivity of Western Australian Frantoio olive oil', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 47, no 6 , pp 1222 - 1228.
Rumiyati, R., James, A. and Jayasena, V. (2012), 'Effect of germination on the nutritional and protein profile of Australian Sweet Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.)', Food and Nutrition Sciences, vol 3, no 5 , pp 621 - 626.
Jayasena, V. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2012), 'Development and quality evaluation of high-protein and high-dietary-fiber pasta using lupin flour', Journal of Texture Studies, vol 43, no 2 , pp 153 - 163.
Cornelia, M., Anggraini, B., Darmawan, A., Artanti, N., Jayasena, V. and Kardono, L. (2012), 'The effects of cassava on lupine, peanut and velvet bean red oncom fermentation using neurospora sitophila', Journal of Food Resource Science, vol 1, no 2 , pp 22 - 31.
Jayasena, V. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2011), 'Effect of lupin flour incorporation on the physical characteristics of dough and biscuits', Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops and Foods, vol 3, no 3 , pp 140 - 147.
Saetae, D., Kleekayai, T., Jayasena, V. and Suntornsuk, W. (2011), 'Functional properties of protein isolate obtained from physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) seed cake', Food Science and Biotechnology, vol 20, no 1 , pp 29 - 37.
Jayasena, V., Chih, H. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2011), 'Efficient isolation of lupin protein', Food Australia, vol 63, no 7 , pp 306 - 309.
Coorey, R., Ho, M. and Jayasena, V. (2011), 'Isolation and evaluation of proteins from fermented Lupinus angustifolius flour for food applications', Food Australia, vol 63, no 8 , pp 352 - 356.
Belski, R., Mori, T., Puddey, I., Sipsas, S., Woodman, R., Ackland, T., Beilin, L., Dove, E., Carlyon, N., Jayasena, V. and Hodgson, J. (2011), 'Effects of lupin-enriched foods on body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors : a 12-month randomized controlled weight loss trial', International Journal of Obesity, vol 35, no 6 , pp 810 - 819.
Belski, R., Mori, T., Puddey, I., Sipsas, S., Woodman, R., Ackland, T., Beilin, L., Dove, E., Carlyon, N., Jayasena, V. and Hodgson, J. (2011), 'Effects of lupin-enriched foods on body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors : a 12-month randomized controlled weight loss trial', International Journal of Obesity, vol 35, no 6 , pp 810 - 819.
Jayasena, V., Leung, P. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2010), 'Effect of lupin flour substitution on the quality and sensory acceptability of instant noodles', Journal of Food Quality, vol 33, no 6 , pp 709 - 727.
Jayasena, V., Khu, W. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2010), 'The development and sensory acceptability of lupin-based tofu', Journal of Food Quality, vol 33, no 1 , pp 85 - 97.
Jayasena, V., Chih, J. and Nasar-Abbas, S. (2010), 'Functional properties of sweet lupin protein isolated and tested at various pH levels', Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, vol 6, no 2 , pp 130 - 137.
Jayasena, V. and Cameron, I. (2009), 'The effect of ethephon and clone on physical characteristics and sensory quality of Crimson Seedless table grapes after 1 month storage', International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol 44, no 2 , pp 409 - 414.
Williams, R., O'Brien, L., Eagles, H., Solah, V. and Jayasena, V. (2008), 'The influences of genotype, environment, and genotype x environment interaction on wheat quality', Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, vol 59, no 2 , pp 95 - 111.
Jayasena, V. and Cameron, I. (2008), 'Brix/acid ratio as a predictor of consumer acceptability of crimson seedless table grapes', Journal of Food Quality, vol 31, no 6 , pp 736 - 750.

Conference Papers

Dao, H., Jayasena, V., Hagare, D., Boyle, N., Rahman, M. and Swick, R. (2019), 'Potential to produce poultry feed from food wastes', Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, N.S.W..

Areas of Expertise

Food science and technology
value adding to agricultural products and by-products
Food, nutrition and health
Functional foods
Development of novel healthy foods
Food safety
Food quality evaluation including consumer acceptability
Food processing and preservation
International marketing and promotion
Commercialisation