
Name:
Izzreen Ishak
Current Position:
Research Officer
Area of Specialization:
Food processing
Qualification & University:
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology at Universiti Putra Malaysia (March 2017 – 2023)
Master of Science in Food Science at Universiti Teknologi MARA (January 2007 – Dec 2009)
Bachelor Degree in Food Quality and Management at Universiti Teknologi MARA (May 2004 – September 2006)
Diploma in Food Technology at Universiti Teknologi MARA (May 2001 – March 2004)
Job Description:
1) Developing functional milk and dark chocolates fortified by vegetable oil oleogel to increase the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids
2) Developing functional snack bar enrobbed with dark chocolate
3) Developing dark chocolate filled with sacha inchi ganache
4) Developing dark chocolate made with organic sugar and Jengka single origin
4) Writing research materials (manuscript and grant) related to the functional chocolate products
5) Research collaboration with university to develop functional chocolate products
Professional Summary:Â
1) Passionate research officer with 10+ years of experience in the development of the functional food products (beverages, confectioneries, bakery and chocolates)
2) Actively involved in the development of functional chocolate products (granola bar, praline and chocolate) for Projek Pembangunan RMK-12 (2022 – 2025)
3) Highly experienced (10+ years of experience) in the application of research grants regarding the development of the functional food products and quality improvement of the food products
4) Published several publications on 15 research articles (WOS and SCOPUS) and 3 scientific books (university and Elsevier publisher)
4) Involvement in the consultation with entrepreneurs, government and universities in terms of food product development and food safety
Working Experience:
1.Research consultant at Malaysian Cocoa Board (Since Oct 2021)
2. Research assistant at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (August 2019 – September 2021)
3. Science officer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (April 2012 – July 2019)
4. Research officer at Malaysian Cocoa Board (September 2009 – February 2012)
Office Address:
Pusat Inovasi Teknologi Koko Nilai
Lot 12621, Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai,
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.
Telephone No.:
06-7999001/7999004
Facsimile No.:
06-794 2910
E-Mail:
izzreen@koko.gov.my
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