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My research interests lie in food safety, food microbiology, and food quality, with a special focus on understanding how various factors influence the safety and quality of food products. I have published multiple studies exploring the use of natural additives and microbial approaches to enhance food safety, as well as investigating the factors affecting dietary knowledge and practices among Jordanian communities.
My research has included studies on the impact of household practices on foodborne illnesses, analyzing the physiochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of dairy and baked products, and evaluating the role of medicinal plants as natural antimicrobial agents. Additionally, I have supervised student research projects focusing on developing and analyzing innovative food products in terms of quality and sensory acceptance.
My goal is to contribute to the enhancement of food quality and safety locally and globally through research and practical applications, while raising community awareness about the importance of safe and healthy food.
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My research interests focus on food safety and quality, food microbiology, and the development of food products, with a particular interest in studying the effects of various factors on the quality and safety of food. I explore the use of natural additives and medicinal plants as natural antimicrobial agents and analyze the physiochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of food products. I am also interested in developing strategies to improve dietary knowledge and practices within the community and raising awareness about the importance of safe and healthy food.
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 Qualifications
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Degree
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University
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Specialization
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Graduation year
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| 1 | PHD | University of Jordan | Food science and technology | 2013 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | University of Jordan | Nutrition and Food Science | 2003 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | University of Jordan | Nutrition and Food Science | 2001 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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Administrative Experience:
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 2004 -2007 :Quality control manager/ /Laboratory manager,Nabil food factory,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Determining the Level of Knowledge and Consumption of Probiotics and Prebiotics among Athletes in Jordan ,Journal of nutritional science, 2025,Vol. 14,no. e 43.
2- Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian
Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum)
Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their
Corresponding Practices? ,Safety, 2024,Vol. 10,no. 4.
3- Food safety and personal hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices of
Jordanian mothers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic: A
cross-sectional survey ,International Journal of One Health, 2024,Vol. 10,no. 1.
4- Enrichment of Taboun Bread with Quinoa Seeds as a
Functional Ingredient ,Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal, 2023,Vol. 11,no. 2.
5- Prevalence of dietary supplement use and knowledge, attitudes,
practice (KAP) and associated factors in student population: A
cross-sectional study ,Heliyon, 2023,Vol. 9,no. 4.
6- Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of Preschool Childrens Mothers and Associated Factors ,International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences, 2023,Vol. 7,no. 1.
7- Physiochemical and microbiological characteristics of commercial and handmade
traditional Jordanian yoghurt drink (Shanineh)
,malaysian journal of microbiology, 2018,Vol. 14,no. 5.
8- NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF LAWSONIA INERMIS AND INDIGO TINCTORIA AGAINST CLINICALLY ISOLATED MICROORGANISMS
, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018,Vol. 10,no. 1.
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Food quality control.
2- Food safety and Hygeine.
3- Sensory evaluation and Food product development.
4- Dairy science and technology.
5- Management of Food and Nutrition Institutions.
6- Food processing and preservation.
7- Food microbiology.
8- Principle of dairy science.
9- Principles of Nutritional Science.
10- Meat processing.
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Supervision
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Investigation of medicinal plant efficacy against listeria monocytogenes as antibacterial activity and anti-quorum sensing activity ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2025.
Probiotic characteristics of lactobacillus species isolated from honey in Jordan as well as antibacterial activity against pattogens that cause food poisining ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
Development of Frozen Falafel Balls with Low Antinutritional Factors Content ,Mutah university,Master Thesis,2023.
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Thesis Defense Committee Membership
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 The Impact of Applying Halal and the Jordanian Quality Mark certificates on the Quality of Food Products and Financial Returns in Jordanian Food establishments, and Obstacles to Applying These Certificates ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2025.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of School Feeding Programs in Enhancing the Food Security of Alghour School Children in Jordan,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
Development of High Fiber, Low Fat Chicken Nuggets ,Mutah university,Master Thesis,2021.
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 Honors and Academics Awards
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| 1 | Certificate of Honor for a National Success Story in Food Safety and Nutrition | Jordanian Senate (Majlis Al-Aayan) | 2018 | Jordan |
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 Conferences and Workshops
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| 1 | 4th international conference on nutraceuticals and food science | Thailand | 2024/05 | | 2 | First International Agricultural Technology Conference Innovative Agriculture for Food Security | Jordan | 2023/09 | | 3 | المؤتمر الوطني الأول للطفولة المبكرة في الأردن الواقع والفرص | Jordan | 2022/12 | | 4 | First National Symposium of the Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab | Jordan | 2022/08 | | 5 | National Workshop To identify strategic priorities for advancing the early childhood system in Jordan for the years 2022-2024 | Jordan | 2021/11 |
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 Journals Editor/ Reviewer
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Review:
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BMJ OPEN.
Food science and nutrition.
Plos one.
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 Other Contributions:
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*contribution to the preparation and writing of a specialized scientific/developmental report on male engagement in early
childhood in Jordan, through technical support and scientific review as part of a multi-stakeholder team for a project ( first steps big steps) by plan international..
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* Scientific participation in the Scientific Day of Zarqa University College ? Al-Balqa Applied University. A letter of appreciation was granted in recognition of this contribution..
* Participation in the Career Day event at Zarqa University College ? Al-Balqa Applied University, and received a letter of appreciation from the college..
* Member of Team 4 at the International Olive Council (IOC), contributing to scientific and community efforts related to olive oil quality and public health through policy review, technical guidance, and participation in the development of regional and international standards..
* Founding and leading a national community initiative titled Towards Safe Food for Your Child aimed at raising awareness on child food safety through diverse outreach activities including training sessions workshops educational materials field campaigns and media outreach. The initiative focuses on enhancing food safety practices in childcare settings and improving childrens health in Jordan in collaboration with national and international partner.
* Founding member of the Jordanian Society for Sensory Evaluation, a non-profit association dedicated to advancing quality and safety standards in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental products through modern sensory analysis methods, and organizing workshops and training programs for professionals and.
* Active voluntary contribution to the activities of the Jordanian Agricultural Engineers Association, and was awarded a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the valuable services provided to the association out of a noble humanitarian spirit, especially in areas related to nutrition, community awareness, and agricultural support..
* Achieved a nationally recognized success story in community service, and was officially honored with a certificate of appreciation from the Jordanian Senate (Majlis Al-Aayan), as a role model of dedication, professional excellence, and humanitarian contribution at the national level..
* Member of the Arab Union for Physical Culture, and was awarded an honorary diploma in recognition of my positive and active role in supporting sports and youth, and for promoting community awareness on the importance of physical culture..
* Organized and coordinated an awareness session in collaboration with the Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab (JNIL) on the projects activities at Zarqa University College Al-Balqa Applied University. The session aimed to raise awareness among faculty and students about maternal and child nutrition and the importance of scientific research. I was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Dean of the College in recognition of my efforts..
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