School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Adel Yousif

Position Lecturer
Email adel.yousif@deakin.edu.au
Area School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Phone
Campus Burwood


Role and profile
Dr. Yousif is a Lecturer in the area of Food Science in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. He teaches at the undergraduate level and also supervises higher degree students. Dr. Yousif is an active researcher in a range of issues related to the effect of post harvest storage on grain protein and carbohydrate physical, chemical and nutritional functionality.


Teaching responsibilities
Unit Chair HSN203 Food Composition
Unit Chair HSN206 Food Analysis and Quality Control
Unit Chair HSN102 Introduction to Food to Food Science and Nutrition

Contributes to HSN304 Food Biotechnology

Associate Supervisor 1 PhD Student
1 Honours Student



Research interests
Dr. Adel Yousif research is primarily concerned with the study of the effects of storage time / conditions on the functional and nutritional quality of pulse grain proteins, carbohydrates and polyphenols. Improper storage of pulse grains may affect nutrient content and impact on the health of the consumer, especially in third world countries where pulse grain is a major part of the daily diet and where appropriate storage facilities are lacking. Studies of the objective quality of stored pulse grain is an important step towards establishing quality standards for pulse grain storage stability, as well as evaluate the impact of the changes in protein, carbohydrate and polyphenol chemistry on markers of human health.


Awards and prizes
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International University Teacher Grant District 9810 award 2008 / 2009
Deakin University, Central Research Grant Services Grant 2008
Deakin University, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences Research Grant 2006
Appointed Honorary Fellow of the University of Queensland Gatton campus Halls of Residence 2003
Nominated for University of Queensland Excellence in Teaching Award, 2002



Memberships
Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) / Cereal Chemistry Division
Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology



Service to the University, discipline or community
Presbyterian Ladies College Mentoring Program; 2006 and 2007.


Conferences
Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) / Cereal Chemistry Division; 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007.

Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology; 2005.

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

1st October 2012