Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
Ms. Farzana Akter  Lecturer (Senior Scale)
Name :
Ms. Farzana Akter
Designation
Lecturer (Senior Scale)  
Department
Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
Faculty
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Personal Webpage
https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/nfe/farzana-nfe.html
E-mail
farzana.nfe@diu.edu.bd
Phone
Cell-Phone
01970539842
  • M.S. in Food Engineering, Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Bangladesh Agricultural University, 2016.
  • B.Sc. in Food Engineering, Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Bangladesh Agricultural University, 2014.

 

Workshop/ Seminar/ Conferences:

  • Grant Writing Success Strategies for Winning Proposals Grant Writing Success Strategies for Winning, Divisions of Research (DoR), Daffodil International University, July 28, 2025.
  • Advanced training session on 'Methods in Health Research and Ethics' with a focus on the Culture-Centred Approach to Health Communication, organized by the Global Consortium of Global Health Actors, Leaders, and Thinkers (Global-ALT), Global Health Forum, World AIDS Forum, Global Brain and Mental Health Forum, and the Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research, held on 14th July 2025.
  • One-day International Symposium on 'Environment, Climate Change, Sustainability, Technologies, and Public Health Equity: SDG Attainment for Sustainable Futures,' organized by the Global Consortium of Global Health Actors, Leaders, and Thinkers, Global Health Forum, World AIDS Forum, Global Brain and Mental Health Forum, and the Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Researchheld on 13th July 2025.
  • Training on Enhancing Professional Excellence of House Tutors and Hall Officers-May 05, 2025.
  • Workshop on Research Methodology (SPSS), Inspiration Building, Daffodil International University, 14th August, 2024.
  • Workshop on "Decoding High-Impact Journal Publication Success: The Editorial Perspective from Manuscript to Masterpiece”, International Conference Room, Level-3, Knowledge Tower, Daffodil Smart City, 14th August, 2024.
  • Training about Coursefile Preparation for BAC accreditation of NFE department 13th August 2024.
  • Workshop on Research Methodology (Practical Statistics for Life Sciences Professionals), Inspiration Building, Daffodil International University, 31 July 2024.
  • Faculty Development Workshop: Institutional Best Practices for Future Education, International Conference Room, Knowledge Tower, 3rd Floor, DIU, DSC , 30th July, 2024.
  • Training on "Ignite Innovation and Elevate Your Teaching: A Masterclass with Purdue University”, International Conference Room, Knowledge Tower, 3rd Floor, DIU, DSC, 29th July, 2024.
  • Faculty Development Workshop on Teaching, Research, and Service in the Contemporary World, International Conference Room, Knowledge Tower, 3rd Floor, DIU, DSC, 27th July, 2024.
  • Training Session on “GoEdu and IOU for FHLS Faculty Members”, DIU. 6th February, 2024.
  • Session on "The Role of HEIs in Lifelong Learning" featuring Dr. Séamus Ó Tuama, ASEM Chair, and Director of Adult Continuing Education at University College Cork, Ireland.21st December, 2023.
  • A program on signing a “Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI) and Daffodil International University (DIU)”, 18th December 2023.
  • A day-long workshop titled "Curriculum Review and Questionnaire Moderation for the BAC Accreditation of NFE" with IQAC, December 2023.
  • A seminar on “Change Together Program, 8th November 2023.
  • Workshop on "Understanding Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Mapping CLOs with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)," November 2023.
  • A training Session for newly recruited Faculty on "Effective Classroom Management and Outdoor based Classroom Strategy", 24th August 2023.
  • Seminar on "Research Methodology" featuring Professor Dr. S K Roy, Chairman of the Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation, 20th August 2023.
  • Seminar on “Mindful Eating: Enhancing Student Health & Well-being through Conscious Food Choices” conducted by NFE faculty with the help of HRDI, August 2023.
  • Seminar on "Awareness on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Bangladesh" organized by the Nutrition and Health Bee Club of the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) at Daffodil International University, August 2023.
  • Seminar on International Grant Application, organized by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) and supported by the Department of Public Health & Public Health Club, DIU, July 2023.
  • A workshop on "Technological Innovation for Food Production and Prospects of NFE Students at Swedish University" jointly organized by the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering and the DIU NFE Club, in-association with International Affairs, DIU, July 2023.
  • ‘Induction Training for Teachers: Fall 2023’ arranged by Daffodil International University, July 6 to July 10, 2023,
  • Innovative Approaches to Developing 4IR Skills for Food Safety and Agriculture Sectors in Bangladesh” as a part of Fourth Industrial revolution (4IR): A case study for employment Bangladesh!” arranged by Daffodil International University (DIU), 10th May 2023.
  • The 15th Program of DIU Industry Academia Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship Development organized by Daffodil International University (DIU), 9th March 2023.
  • “Technological Innovation for Food Production and Prospects of NFE Students at Swedish University” organized by the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University (DIU), 5th March 2023.
  • A Seminar on “Biotechnology and its Impact on Food Security and Safety, and Study in South Korea” organized by Daffodil International University (DIU), 19th February 2023.
  • A workshop on “Higher Studies and Research Career in Abroad” organized by Daffodil International University (DIU), 2nd February 2023.
  • Workshop on “Report Writing and Presentation” organized by Daffodil International University (DIU), 2nd February 2023.
  • A Seminar on ‘Navigating the pathways of publishing in high-quality journals’ organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University, 11th October, 2022.
  • A Seminar on Future Technologies in Developing countries focused on advanced technologies in food packaging and 3-D food printing. Department of Food Engineering & Technology, State University of Bangladesh, July 2022.
  • A Seminar on “Food Stability in relation to Food Safety and Quality: Fundamentals and Empirical”. Department of Food Engineering & Technology, State University of Bangladesh, May 2022.
  • Workshop on "Design-Based Research: What, Why, and How?” State University of Bangladesh, May 2022.
  • International E-Conference on “Nano Technology in Food Science, Processing, Packaging & Food Safety". State University of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA), February 2022.
  • A Seminar on “Food Stability in relation to Food Safety and Quality: Fundamentals and Empirical”. Department of Food Engineering & Technology, State University of Bangladesh, May 2022.
  • Workshop on "Design-Based Research: What, Why, and How?” State University of Bangladesh, May 2022.
  • International E-Conference on “Nano Technology in Food Science, Processing, Packaging & Food Safety" State University of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA), February 2022.
  • Faculty Development Program, State University of Bangladesh, February 2022.
  • Post-Harvest Loss Reduction Innovation Lab (PHLIL)-Bangladesh Virtual Annual Symposium- November 2021.
  • Roundtable discussions on Advanced techniques for quality assurance and safety management in food processing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) arranged by Bangladesh Agricultural University and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (Online Platform), 20th October 2021.
  • Independent Dialogue on Action Track 1 of the UN Food Systems Summit- Ensure Safe and Nutritious Food for All. The focus of the dialogue links with the “Scope of Research and Technological Intervention organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (Online Platform), 9th September 2021.
  • Industrial Training Program: from 1 January to12 February 2014 ( 45 Days) arranged by
  • PRAN Industrial Park (PIP), Ghorashal Road, Palash, Norsingdi;
  • Baghabarighat Dairy Plant, Baghabarighat, Shahzadpur, Sirajganj
  • Square Food & Beverage Limited (SFBL), Pabna
  • Abdul Monem Limited (AML), Dhaka
  • A Course on Basics of MS Office (Computer) organized by Graduate Training Institute (GTI), Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202 (Bangladesh), 25 August to 5th September 2013.
  • An Extension Field Trip, Ghatail, Tangail, Organized by the Department of Extension, Bangladesh Agricultural University, from 2 September to 7 September 2012.

 

Community Engagement:

  • Attended as a trainer in the Hall Canteen Service Excellence Training organized by Creative International, Daffodil International University, on 13th April 2025.
  • Attended as a Trainer of the Training Program on "Hands-on Training on Fruits Processing and Packaging" as Trainer for Batch: 25 & 26 (Group: A & B) of EIF Training Project (WTO Wing), 10th April to 13th April, 2023.
  • Attended as a Trainer of the Training Program on "Hands-on Training on Fruits Processing and Packaging" as Trainer for Batch: 25 & 26 (Group: A & B) of EIF Training Project (WTO Wing), 7th May to 10th May, 2023.
  • Attended as a Trainer of the Training Program on "Hands-on Training on Fruits Processing and Packaging" as Trainer for Batch: 27 & 28 (Group: A & B) of EIF Training Project (WTO Wing), 24th May to 27th May, 2023.
  • Attended as a Trainer of the Training Program on "Hands-on Training on Fruits Processing and Packaging" as Trainer for Batch: 29 & 30 (Group: A & B) of EIF Training Project (WTO Wing), 5th June to 8th June, 2023.
  • Fruit & Vegetables Technology,
  • Food Science and Applied Nutrition,
  • Food Storage Engineering,
  • Food Processing and Packaging,
  • Food Microbiology,
  • Food Laws and Regulations (ISO, HAACP, HAZOP).
  • Food Process and Preservation,
  • Quality Control

 

List of Publications:

1. Rahman, M.S., Shashi, S., Sultana, S., Yeasmen, N., Bhuiyan, M.H.R., Akter, F., Islam. M.A., and Alim,          M.A. 2025 Effect of preservatives and storage conditions on the minimally processed jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) bulbs. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, vvaf054. 60 (1)  https://doi.org/10.1093/ijfood/vvaf054 (Scopus Indexed, Q1)
2. Saeid, A., Akter, F., Ali, M. A., & Rahman, M. H. (2024). Enzymatic modification of starch: Amylases and pullulanase. In N. Mazumder & M. H. Rahman (Eds.), Advanced research in starch (pp. 95–115). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9527-1_3 (Scopus Indexed, Q2)
3. Sayed, K.M.M., Akter F., Islam, M. A., Khaled, B. M., Aunsary, L., Iqbal, A., and Alim, M. A. 2023. Development and Quality Assessment of Ready-to-Cook Mixed Dal Powder. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Volume 2023. (Scopus indexed, I.F; 2.8) https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2228745 (Scopus Indexed, Q2)
4. Nowshin, H., Akter, F., Islam, M.A., Rahim, A., Aziz, M.G., Mazumder, M.A.R. 2023. Nutritional, physical, and sensorial properties of food-grade emulsion powder enriched with soy milk and whey protein permeates. Food and Humanity. 1: 769-776 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2023.07.025(Scopus Indexed, Q2)
5. Hasan, M.M., Khan M.M., Jony, M.E., Akter, F. and Alim. M.A. 2023. Studies on the Preparation and Shelf Life of Aloe Vera Juice. Asian Food Science Journal. 22 (9): 64-73 https://doi.org/10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9658
6.  Rashid, F., Akter, F., Khan, M.M., Rana, M.S., Bari, T., Das, M., Islam, M.A. and Aziz M.G. 2023. Quality changes of common edible frying oils during frying of traditional foods. Asian Food Science Journal. 22(8):41-49. https://doi.org/10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8652
7. Bari, T., Monirujaman, M., Akter, F. and Alam, M.S. 2023. Effect of heat curing of film- forming solution on the properties of soy protein films. Asian Food Science Journal, 22(7): 1-7. https://doi.org/ 10.9734/AFSJ/2023/v22i7642 
8.  Akter, F., Islam, M.A., Yeasmen, N., Bhuiyan, M.H.R., Aziz, M.G. and Alim, M.A. 2023: Development of protein riched- biscuit utilizing lablab bean seed, a sustainable management of underutilized plant protein in Bangladesh, International Journal Of Food Science And Technology.59(1): 545-551. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.16405 (Scopus Indexed, Q1) 
9.  Das, M., Akter, F., Islam, M.A., Alim, M.A. and Biswas, M. 2022. Effects of Aloe Vera Geland Sodium Benzoate on Quality and Shelf Life of Tomato Varieties. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 20(4): 449-457. https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.116964 
10.  Rahim, A., Islam, M.A., Iqbal, A., Akter, F. and Mazumder M.A.R. 2022. Effect of Soymilk on the Nutritional, Textural and Sensory Quality of Pudding. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 20(3): 304–312. https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.77481 
11. Akter, F., Aunsary, L., Mahdiuzzaman Sayed, K.M., Islam, M.T., and Islam, M.A. 2022. Efficacy of Tamarind Pulp on Quality Assessment and Storage Stability of Brinjal Pickle. Journal    of    Bangladesh    Agricultural    University,    20(3):    295–303.https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.100282 
12. Jahan, R., Akter, F., Hossain, A.A., Islam, M.A. and Mazumder, M.A.R. 2022. Quality Evaluation and Storage Stability of Mixed Fruit Leather Prepared from Mango, Banana and  Papaya.  Journal  of  Bangladesh  Agricultural  University,  20(3):  323–332.https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.52077 
13. Amin, M.K., Islam, M.A., Akter, F. and Islam, M.N. 2019. Kinetics of air drying of jackfruit and mango pulp and development of mixed leather. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture,4(4): 1089–1096.https://doi.org/10.5455/faa.72409
14. Jahan, R., Islam, M.A., Akter, F., Alim, M.A. and Islam, N. 2019. Mechanical and osmotic dehydration behavior of pineapple and retention of vitamin C. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 4(1): 723–734. https://doi.org/10.5455/faa.15862 
15. Islam, M.A., Akter, F., Aziz, M.G. and Uddin, M.B. 2018. Development of probiotic milk drinks using probiotic strain isolated from local yogurt. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 3(2): 446–452. https://doi.org/10.5455/faa.290338

 

Online Course:

 

Course Title: Food Preservation

Link: https://iou.ac/course/food-preservation-2TRG

Platform: International Online University (IOU).

Date Published: 12th May, 2024

Undergraduate Project:

  • Development and shelf life study of Brinjal pickle.

 

M.S. Thesis:

  • Drying kinetics of lablab bean seed and development of biscuits incorporating lablab bean seed powder.

 

Supervision of Projects:

  • Development and quality analysis of Averrhoa Bilimbi sauce: An Underutilized Fruit, 2024.
  • Effect of fungal infection on the nutritional value of Malbar Spinach ( Basellaalba),2024
  • Development of fiber-enriched bread from composite flour blended with ricebran and chickpea powder, 2024.
  • Quality characteristics and storage stability evaluation of mixed fruit jam prepared from coconut, pineapple, and orange, 2024.
  • Development of fiber-enriched bread from composite flour blended with rice bran and chickpeas powder, 2023.
  • Effect of salt concentration and freezing on the texture, taste, and color of mozzarella and Dhaka cheese, 2022.
  • Development of coconut cookies and assessment of their quality parameter, 2022.
  • Development of pickles from sweet gourd and tamarind pulp, 2022.
  • Assessment and evaluation of optimized rice processing and drier performance, 2021.
  • Survey on food safety knowledge attitudes and practice by the restaurant assessing the current situation in Dhaka, 2021.

 

Grants:

  • Research & Development Fellowship for 2024-2025, awarded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 2025.
  • R&D Fellowship for young researchers 2022-2023, awarded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 2023.
  • National Science and Technology Fellowship, awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 2015.

Awards:

  • In Recognition of Scholarly Publication in Reputed Indexed Journals, awarded by Divisions of Research, Daffodil International University, 2025.
  • Best mentors for the Spring-2024 semester for exceptional mentoring and counseling efforts, Mentoring Management team (Proctor Office, DIU), 2024.
  • Board Scholarship, awarded by Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 2007.
  • Talent pool Scholarship, awarded by Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 2004.
  • Member, Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), 2025.
  • Member, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), 2025
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Food and Nutrition Association, 2025.
  • Member, DIU NFE Club, 2023
  • Member, Food Engineering and Technology Club, SUB, 2023
  • Member, Food Engineering Club, BAU, 2012

 

  • Former Lecturer, Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University from 5th July 2023 to 31st March 2025.
  • Former Lecturer (Contractual), Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University from 21st January to 4th July 2023.
  • Former Lecturer, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh from 24 July 2021 to 20 January 2023.