Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
Dr. Mst Sorifa Akter  Associate Professor
Name :
Dr. Mst Sorifa Akter
Designation
Associate Professor  
Department
Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
Faculty
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Personal Webpage
https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/nfe/sorifa.html
E-mail
sorifa.nfe@diu.edu.bd
Phone
+8809617901233
Cell-Phone
+88 01744995542
  • Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, Chonnam National University, South Korea. 2010.
  • M. Sc. in Food Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. 2005.
  • B. Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. 2003.
  • Faculty Development Program (FDP). Organized by State University of Bangladesh.
  1. Kabir, M. S., Kanan, M.K.A., Ahmed J, Hossain, A. K., Akter, M. S., Ahmed, K. S., Hossain, H., Alam, M., Mozumder, N. R., & Ahmed, M. (2025). Free and insoluble-bound phenolic compounds in parboiled and non-parboiled rice (Oryza sativa L): Impact of hydrothermal treatments. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 228, 118091.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2025.118091
  2. Asaduzzaman, M., Akter, M. S., & Rahman, M. (2025). Enhancing nutritional value and quality of cookies through pumpkin peel and seed powder fortification. PLOS ONE, 20(2), e0307506. 
    https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307506
  3. Kabir, M. S., Parvin, M. E., Mahomud, M. S., Sorifa, A. M., & Maruf, A. (2025). Chemical substitute to hydrose (Na2S2O4) on the quality and stability of ash gourd murabba. Journal of Stored Products Research, 111, 102458. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022474X24002157
  4. Kabir, M. S., Urmi, R., Sourov, P. S., Sobhan, A., Murtuza, K., Jesmoin, A., Sorifa, A. M., & Maruf, A. (2024). Comparative assessment of fresh and processed tomato pulps: Impact of processing on physicochemical, antioxidant, and enzymatic behaviour. Journal of Applied Food Research, 4, 100550. DOI: 10.1016/j.afres.2024.100550
  5. Kabir, M. S., Wazed, M. A., Rahman, M. M., Akter, M. S., & Ahmed, M. (2024). Metabolomics of parboiled and non-parboiled rice on metabolites, antioxidant capacity, and mineral content... Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 18(8), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-024-02670-z
  6. Mst. Sorifa Akter, Md. Asaduzzaman and Mahbub Rahman. 2022. Effects of Addition of dried sweet potato peel powder on the quality characteristics of cupcakes. Annual Research and Review in Biology. 37(10), 1-12.
  7. Jamiul Haque Jordge, Mafizur Rahaman, Md. Atikur Rahman, Kawser Alam Kanan, Mst. Sorifa Akter, N. H. M. Rubel Mojumder, Maruf Ahmed. 2022. Chemical Properties of Composite Flat Bread and their Impact on the Glycemic Index and Digestibility Rates as well as Quality Assessment of Composite Flour during Storage. Starch, 74 (7-8), 2200015.
  8. Chakrabarty, N., Mourin, M.M., Islam, N., Haque, A.R., Akter, S., Siddique, A.A. and Sarker, M., 2020. Assessment of the Potential of Watermelon Rind Powder for the Value Addition of Noodles. Journal of Biosystems Engineering, pp.1-9.
  9. Nargis Anjuman and Mst. Sorifa Akter (corresponding author).2019. A review on star fruits (Averrhoa Carambola L.): Nutritional compositions, health promoting phytochemicals and value added products. Journal of Agricultural Engineering the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh,number 42/AE(2), page 63-72.
  10. Sorifa, A.M., 2018. Nutritional compositions, health promoting phytochemicals and value added products of bitter gourd: a review. International Food Research Journal, 25(5).
  11. Saeid, A., Eun, J.B., Sagor, M.S.A., Rahman, A., Akter, M.S. and Ahmed, M., 2016. Effects of extraction and purification methods on degradation kinetics and stability of lycopene from watermelon under storage conditions. Journal of food science, 81(11), pp.C2630-C2638.
  12. Azad, A.K.M., Ali, M.A., Akter, M.S., Rahman, M.J. and Ahmed, M., 2014. Isolation and characterization of pectin extracted from lemon pomace during ripening. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2(2), pp.30-35.
  13. Noor, F., Rahman, M.J., Mahomud, M.S., Akter, M.S., Talukder, M.A.I. and Ahmed, M., 2014. Physicochemical properties of flour and extraction of starch from jackfruit seed. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 3(4), pp.347-354.
  14. Asaduzzaman, M., Haque, M.E., Rahman, J., Hasan, S.K., Ali, M.A., Akter, M.S. and Ahmed, M., 2013. Comparisons of physiochemical, total phenol, flavanoid content and functional properties in six cultivars of aromatic rice in Bangladesh. African Journal of Food Science, 7(8), pp.198-203.
  15. Akter, M.S., Oh, S., Eun, J.B. and Ahmed, M., 2011. Nutritional compositions and health promoting phytochemicals of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) fruit: A review. Food Research International, 44(7), pp.1728-1732.
  16. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S. and Eun, J.B., 2011. Optimisation of drying conditions for the extraction of β‐carotene, phenolic and ascorbic acid content from yellow‐fleshed sweet potato using response surface methodology. International journal of food science & technology, 46(7), pp.1356-1362.
  17. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S. and Eun, J.B., 2011. Optimization conditions for anthocyanin and phenolic content extraction form purple sweet potato using response surface methodology. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 62(1), pp.91-96.
  18. Akter, M.S., Ahmed, M. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Solvent effects on antioxidant properties of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. cv. Daebong) seeds. International journal of food science & technology, 45(11), pp.2258-2264.
  19. Akter, M.S., Ahmed, M. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Effect of blanching and drying temperatures on the physicochemical characteristics, dietary fiber composition and antioxidant-related parameters of dried persimmons peel powder. International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 61(7), pp.702-712.
  20. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S., Lee, J.C. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Encapsulation by spray drying of bioactive components, physicochemical and morphological properties from purple sweet potato. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 43(9), pp.1307-1312.
  21. Akter, M.S., Ahmed, M. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Dietary fibre components, antioxidant activities and hydration properties of ripe persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. cv. Daebong) peel powders as affected by different washing treatments. International journal of food science & technology, 45(7), pp.1464-1471.
  22. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Peeling, drying temperature and sulfite treatment affect physicochemical properties and nutritional quality of sweet potato flour. Food Chemistry, 121 (1), 112-118.
  23. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Effect of pre-treatments and drying temperatures for manufacturing of sweet potato flour. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 45 (4), 726-732.
  24. Mst. Sorifa Akter and Jong-Bang Eun. 2009. Characterization of Insoluble Fibers Prepared from the peel ofRipe Soft Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki L. cv. Daebong). Food Science and Biotechnology, 18 (6), 1545-1547.
  25. Alam, K., Ahmed, M., Akter, S., Islam, N. and Eun, J.B., 2009. Effect of carboxymethylcellulose and starch as thickening agents on the quality of tomato ketchup. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(8), pp.1144-1149.
  26. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S. and Eun, J.B., 2010. Impact of α‐amylase and maltodextrin on physicochemical, functional and antioxidant capacity of spray‐dried purple sweet potato flour. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 90(3), pp.494-502.
  27. Ahmed, M., Akter, M.S., Chin, K.B. and Eun, J.B., 2009. Effect of maltodextrin concentration and drying temperature on quality properties of purple sweet potato flour. Food Science and Biotechnology, 18(6), pp.1487-1494.
  28. Ahmed, M., Uddin, M.B., Akter, S. and Eun, J.B., 2008. Effect of Processing Treatments on Quality of Cereal Based Soyabean Fortified Instant Weaning Food. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition.
  29. Mst. Sorifa Akter, Maruf Ahmed and M.N. Islam, 2005. Dehydration kinetics of silver carp and pangas and development of different products. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32, 2, 175-182.
  • According to AD Scientific Index-2021 ranking for Scientist in the World, her position is In Bangladesh 6, In Asia 558 and World 2010.
  • Achieved two research grants from Ministry of Science and Technology (Special Allocation).
  • journal papers were cited by various researchers from the world more than 1000 times.
  • First Class First in M.Sc. in Food Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (B.A.U.).
  • Awarded from Education Board, Jessore for her excellent result in S.S.C. Examination.
  • Got scholarship from school level.

 

Position Working Period and Place
Associate Professor 2nd May 2021 to 4th July 2023. Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Adjunct Faculty and External Examiner 22nd November 2018 to 31st July 2019 and 1st November 2022 to 30th June, 2023. Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka.
Assistant Professor 1st August 2013 to 1st May 2021. Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Senior Lecturer 1st January 2013 to 31st July 2013. Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Coordinator 01st August, 2015 to 31st October, 2016. Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Acting Head 12th September, 2015 to 12th November, 2015. Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.