Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
Ms. Farzana Akter  Lecturer
Name :
Ms. Farzana Akter
Employee ID
710003233
Designation
Lecturer  
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
01308813614
  • 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.

 

  • ‘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 organized by the Department of Food Engineering & Technology, State University of Bangladesh, 19th July 2022.
  • Workshop on "Design-Based Research: What, Why, and How?” organized by, State University of Bangladesh, 24th May, 2022.
  • A Seminar on “Food Stability in relation to Food Safety and Quality: Fundamentals and Empirical” organized by the Department of Food Engineering & Technology, State University of Bangladesh, 11th May 2022.
  • International E-Conference on “Nano Technology in Food Science, Processing, Packaging & Food Safety" organized by the Department of Food Engineering & Technology (Online Platform), State University of Bangladesh, 15th February 2022.
  • Faculty Development Program arranged by State University of Bangladesh, 11th February 2022.
  • 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.
  • Food Science and Applied Nutrition
  • Fruit & Vegetables Technology,
  • Food Storage Engineering,
  • Food Laws and Food Safety (ISO, HAACP, HAZOP),
  • Basic Food Microbiology,
  • Advanced Food Microbiology,
  • Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
  1. 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. (Accepted)
  2. 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. (Accepted).
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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. I.F: 3.64, Publisher: Wiley Online Library
  6. Das, M., Akter, F., Islam, M.A., Alim, M.A. and Biswas, M. 2022. Effects of Aloe Vera Gel and 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Jahan, R., Islam, M.A., Akter, F., Alim, M.A. and Islam, N. 2019. Mechanical and osmotic dehydrationbehavior of pineapple and retention of vitamin C. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 4(1): 723–734. https://doi.org/10.5455/faa.15862
  12. 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

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, DIU NFE Club, 2023
  • Member, Bangladesh Society of Food Engineers (BSFE) , 2019
  • Member, Food Engineering Club, BAU, 2012
  • Former Lecturer, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh from 24 July 2021 to 20 January 2023.
  • Former Lecturer (Contractual), Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University from 21st January to 4th July 2023.