STAFF PROFILE
Dr Jayani Chandrapala
Position:
Associate Professor
College / Portfolio:
STEM College
School / Department:
STEM|School of Science
Phone:
+61399252130
Campus:
Bundoora West
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Research supervision
Dr Jayani Chandrapala is a Senior Lecturer in Food Science since 2016. She contributes to teaching and research activities within the Bioscience and Food Technology discipline in the School of Science.
Dr Jayani Chandrapala obtained a BSc (Honours) in Chemistry from College of Chemical Sciences in Sri-Lanka, a MSc (Prelim) and a PhD in Food Chemistry both from Monash University. After obtaining her PhD, she has worked at CSIRO, University of Queensland, University of Melbourne and Victoria University as a postdoctoral researcher/lecturer. Her areas of expertise lies mainly on the physical chemistry aspects of food systems specializing on functional property characterizations, protein conformational changes, interactions of components (Proteins, Fat and Sugars), advanced membrane processing for waste valorization and components separation, emerging non-thermal technologies and encapsulation.
Her recent publications can be found in Google Scholar and Research Gate.
Research interests
Physical Chemistry Aspects of Dairy Foods
- Food Property Characterisation – Protein Conformations
- Interactions of Food Components – Protein-Protein/Protein-Sugar/Protein-Minerals
Dairy Science and Technology
- Advanced Membrane Processing for Waste Valorisation and Component Separation
- Emerging Non-thermal and Thermal Technologies
- Value Added Product Development
- Functional Properties of Milk & Dairy Products
- Fermented Dairy Products – Cheese, Yoghurt
- Functional Foods - Emulsions & Microencapsulation
Researcher profiles
Leadership roles
- Program Manager BP199 (Bachelor of Food Technology & Nutrition)
Teaching responsibilities
Undergraduate
- ONPS 2533 Food Manufacturing: Plant Products – Course coordinator & Lecturer
- CHEM 1083 Food Chemistry – Course coordinator & Lecturer
Postgraduate
- ONPS 2546 Food Manufacturing: Plant Products – Course coordinator & Lecturer
- CHEM 1226 Food Chemistry - Course coordinator & Lecturer
Editorial Roles
- EBM of Food Chemistry Advances
- EBM of International Dairy Journal
- EBM of Journal of Dairy Research
- Associate Editor Nutrition & Food Science Technology in "Frontiers in Nutrition"
- Section Editor of "Foods-Dairy"
Qualifications
- PhD in Food Chemistry, Monash University, Australia
- MSc(Prelim) in Food Chemistry, Monash University, Australia
- BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, College of Chemical Sciences, Sri Lanka
Awards
- 2018 Best Early Career Researcher (School of Science) RMIT University
- 2012 Faculty of Science University of Melbourne Travel Award - Future Leadership Workshop by Australian Science Academy
- 2011 Faculty of Science University of Melbourne Award- Creative Innovation 2011
- Deans Postgraduate Research Scholarship Monash University
- 2018–Present - Senior Lecturer of Food Science, RMIT University, Australia
- 2016–2018 - Lecturer of Food Science, RMIT University, Australia
- 2013–2016 - Lecturer/Research Fellow in Food Science, Victoria University, Australia
- 2010–2013 - Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, Australia
- 2009–2010 – Research Fellow, University of Queensland, Australia
- Lin, J.,Tang, Z.,Brennan, C.,Chandrapala, J.,Gao, W.,Han, Z.,Zeng, X. (2023). Valorizing protein-polysaccharide conjugates from sugar beet pulp as an emulsifier In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 226, 679 - 689
- Phosanam, A.,Chandrapala, J.,Huppertz, T.,Adhikari, B.,Zisu, B. (2022). Changes in physicochemical and surface characteristics in milk protein powders during storage In: Drying Technology, 40, 638 - 652
- Wang, Z.,Chandrapala, J.,Truong, T.,Farahnaky, A. (2022). (In Press) Oleogels prepared with low molecular weight gelators: Texture, rheology and sensory properties, a review In: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, , 1 - 13
- Mejares, C.,Huppertz, T.,Chandrapala, J. (2022). Thermal processing of buffalo milk – A review In: International Dairy Journal, 129, 1 - 13
- Al Ubeed, H.,Wills, R.,Chandrapala, J. (2022). Post-Harvest Operations to Generate High-Quality Medicinal Cannabis Products: A Systemic Review In: Molecules, 27, 1 - 14
- Sadiq, U.,Gill, H.,Chandrapala, J. (2022). Temperature and pH Stability of Anthraquinones from Native Aloe vera Gel, Spray-Dried and Freeze-Dried Aloe vera Powders during Storage In: Foods, 11, 1 - 16
- Sadiq, U.,Gill, H.,Chandrapala, J. (2022). Ultrasound-Assisted Encapsulation of Anthraquinones Extracted from Aloe-Vera Plant into Casein Micelles In: Gels, 8, 1 - 18
- Silva, M.,Kadam, M.,Munasinghe, D.,Shanmugam, A.,Chandrapala, J. (2022). Encapsulation of Nutraceuticals in Yoghurt and Beverage Products Using the Ultrasound and High-Pressure Processing Technologies In: Foods, 11, 1 - 28
- Silva, M.,Chandrapala, J. (2021). Ultrasonic Emulsification of Milk Proteins Stabilized Primary and Double Emulsions: A Review In: Food Reviews International, , 1 - 23
- Saxena, J.,Adhikari, B.,Brkljaca, R.,Huppertz, T.,Zisu, B.,Chandrapala, J. (2021). Influence of Lactose on the Physicochemical Properties and Stability of Infant Formula Powders: A Review In: Food Reviews International, , 1 - 15
Food Chemistry, Food Processing Technologies (Thermal and Non-Thermal), Membrane Technologies, Encapsulation, Functional Foods, Emulsions, Dairy Science and Technology, Plant Proteins
12 PhD Current Supervisions and 1 Masters by Research Current Supervisions5 PhD Completions
- Production of salt reduced camel milk powder through membrane filtration and spray drying (administered by Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd). Funded by: Innovation Connections grant - Cat 1 from (2021 to 2022)
- Development of salted chocolate sauce. Funded by: Christie Centre Inc from (2018 to 2019)