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Personal profile
Biography
Yin Yin works in the School of Science at Monash University Malaysia as a senior lecturer.
She is interested in alternative methods of preserving and processing food. Her research focus on the identification and development of alternative methods to provide consumer with healthier food choices as well as to fight food waste by innovative food packaging.
A central aim of her work is utilising oleogelation as an alternative processing method to structure lipid oil without generation of trans-fatty acids. The structured reduced fat spread (oleogel) resembled the texture of commercial spread products. This research utilises a variety of methodological approaches such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, rheology analysis, texture analysis and Disc scanning calorimetry (DSC). Her research team is currently exploring the use of oleogel as bioactive compounds delivery vehicle in food matrix.
Another primary area of her work is to develop edible or biodegradable food packaging film using food waste. Along these lines, her research team is investigating the use of food waste as barrier film to extend shelf life by reducing or eliminating oxygen and water vapour permeation. She has published numerous papers in the areas of natural products, influence of processing on antioxidant activity as well as microencapsulation and control release and presented in numerous national and international conferences.
Research interests
Value-added food products, organogels, biodegradable film and antioxidants and their application to food science and technology.
Monash teaching commitment
- FST1911 Introduction to nutrition
- FST3862 Food safety and quality management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Food Science, PhD, Comparison of conventional and ultrasound-assisted extraction of antioxidants from Morinda citrifolia L. and Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Award Date: 20 Jun 2013
Research area keywords
- Value-added food products
- organogels
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds
- Antioxidant interactions
- Biodegradable film
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Biosynthesis of Beneficial Metal Nanoparticles from Kaffir Lime Leaves and Its Bioactivities
Amirthalingam, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ting, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Yin Yin, T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Effect of Alternative Sweeteners and Carbohydrate Polymers on the Physical Properties, Shelf Life and Organoleptic Profile of Palm Oil Fractions for Compound Chocolates Applications
Lee Fong, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Tan, C. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Yin Yin, T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Characterisation and physical stability of palm oil and palm kernel oil-based organogels
Yin Yin, T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
2/11/15 → 1/05/18
Project: Research
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Dairy-Free Alternatives for Frozen Dessert Application
Hasan, T., Thoo, Y. Y. & Siow, L. F., 19 Jan 2024, In: ACS Food Science & Technology. 4, 1, p. 3-15 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Effect of alternative sweetener and carbohydrate polymer mixtures on the physical properties, melting and crystallization behaviour of dark compound chocolate
Wong, K. Y., Thoo, Y. Y., Tan, C. P. & Siow, L. F., 15 Jan 2024, In: Food Chemistry. 431, 9 p., 137118.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus) -
Encapsulation of Hydrophobic Apigenin into Small Unilamellar Liposomes Coated with Chitosan Through Ethanol Injection and Spray Drying
Ang, S. S., Thoo, Y. Y. & Siow, L. F., Feb 2024, In: Food and Bioprocess Technology. 17, 2, p. 424–439 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus) -
Biocomposites in active and intelligent food packaging applications
Teoh, R. W., Thoo, Y. Y. & Ting, A. S. Y., 2023, Handbook of Bioplastics and Biocomposites Engineering Applications. Inamuddin & Altalhi, T. (eds.). 2nd ed. John Wiley & Sons, p. 317-359 43 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Characterization and modeling of diffusion kinetics of rosemary oleoresin extract from gellan gum-based film
Teoh, R. W., Ting, A. S. Y. & Thoo, Y. Y., Dec 2023, In: Journal of Food Science and Technology. 60, 12, p. 2978-2989 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Gold Medal at the 34th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition Malaysia for the invention "PLANT B"
Lee Fong, S. (Recipient), Shi Ern, W. (Recipient), Illingworth, K. A. (Recipient), Yee Ying, L. (Recipient), Yin Yin, T. (Recipient) & Yap, M. (Recipient), 12 May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Gold Medal at the 35th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition Malaysia for the invention "Multi-Spicy"
Yin Yin, T. (Recipient), Lee Fong, S. (Recipient) & Garusinghe Devage, M. P. M. (Recipient), 30 Aug 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Silver medal at the 32nd International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition Malaysia for the invention "Biopolymer Film"
Yin Yin, T. (Recipient), Ting, A. (Recipient) & Teoh, R. W. (Recipient), 14 Dec 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Alternative to single-use plastic food packaging
4/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Biopolymer film: An alternative to single-use plastic packaging
22/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature