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Email

said@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Associate Professor
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Education
PhD
University of Pennsylvania
Masters (Research)
University of Georgia

University of Damascus
Bachelors Degree
University of Damascus
ORCID

0000-0002-6896-5509

A/Prof Said Ajlouni

Associate Professor
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

101 Scholarly works
7 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Peptidomics reveals enhanced bioactivities of hempseed cake induced by solid-state fermentation
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149243
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Potential of cocoa powder and dark chocolate in protecting Gram-negative probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917
    DOI: 10.5327/fst.483
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Deciphering microbial diversity and predicting metabolic functionalities in fermented pigmented rice water using culture-independent characterization
    DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2025.107295
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Enhancement of Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactivity in Hempseed Cake via Solid-State Fermentation Using Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus
    DOI: 10.1007/s11947-025-03940-4
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Effects of Stinging nettle Powder on Probiotics Survival, Physiochemical Properties, and Nutritional Value of Kefir
    DOI: 10.3390/fermentation11090502
  • 2019

    Journal article

    LC-ESI-QTOF/MS Profiling of Australian Mango Peel By-Product Polyphenols and Their Potential Antioxidant Activities
    DOI: 10.3390/pr7100764
  • 2017

    Internal Research Grant

    Climate Change and Fruit Quality
Said Ajlouni

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2022
University of Melbourne
2019
• 2013 the recipient of the Dean Teaching award of best Second and Third years teaching team coordinator at MSLE
2017
• 2017 The recipient of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agriculture Sciences 2017 Teaching Excellence Award.
2013
• 2013 Awarded the best student experience for “Advanced Food Analysis”

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Australian native fruit Davidson’s plum in yoghurt: prebiotic properties and influence on gut microbiome in vitro
    DOI: 10.1071/MA25042
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Microbial Contamination and Disease Outbreaks Associated with Rockmelons (Cucumis melo): Implications for Public Health Protection
    DOI: 10.3390/foods13142198
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Optimization of fermentation process and characterization of non-alcoholic functional beverage from pigmented rice varieties
    DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103213
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Unexplored Opportunities of Utilizing Food Waste in Food Product Development for Cardiovascular Health
    DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00571-7
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Effect of Solid-State Fermentation on Plant-Sourced Proteins: A Review
    DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2023.2274490

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2019

    Research Contracts

    Investigating Role of Minerals in Legumes and Grains
  • 2009

    Research Grant

    Shiitake Mushrooms on Eucalypt Logs - Product Quality and Returns
  • 2008

    Research Contracts

    High Pressure Processing and Its Effect on Stability of Chlorophyll in Herbs

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