Neo Yun Ping



Salutation
Dr

School/Centre
School of Health Sciences

Department
Nutrition and Dietetics

Position
Associate Professor


Professional Network


Education

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Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science), 2014 University of Auckland
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Master of Science (Food Technology), 2009 Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Bachelor of Science (Food Studies), 2005 Universiti Putra Malaysia

Memberships

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Malaysian Institute of Food Technology Professional member 2016 - Present

Research Funding
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Unravelling black soldier fly larvae as meat alternatives: Protein quality & modification through physical & chemical processing methods FRGS | 14 Sep 2021 - 14 Mar 2025
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Characterisation of edible insect (black soldier flies) gelatine extracted by acid and alkali pretreatment and the application in the development of protein rich marshmallow FRGS | 15 Jun 2019 - 15 Jun 2023
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Nanofiber scaffolded marine phlorotannin in diabetic wound healing: Revealing the role in the oxidative stress defence mechanism FRGS | 15 Jun 2019 - 15 Jun 2023

Publications

Research Articles

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Heat-induced gelation of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) protein: aggregation and rheological characterization EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 2025
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Effect of potato flour substitution on the dough rheological properties and sensory attributes of Baiji Mo: A traditional Chinese delicacy FOOD CHEMISTRY ADVANCES 2025
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PVA/PVP Nanofibres Incorporated with Ecklonia cava Phlorotannins Exhibit Excellent Cytocompatibility and Accelerate Hyperglycaemic Wound Healing TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE 2024
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DEVELOPMENT OF EXTRUSION SYSTEM DESIGN AND PRINTING PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR 3D-PRINTED FOOD USING SYSTEMATIC ENGINEERING APPROACH JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024
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Development of Plant-Based Burger Patties Using Vegan Staples Like Tofu and Tempeh: An Exploration Study Among the Young Adults JOURNAL OF CULINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024
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Fabrication and characterization of Ecklonia cava phlorotannin‐loaded PVA/PVP blend electrospun nanofibers as a potential diabetic wound dressing biomaterial JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE 2024
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Strategies to enhance L-isoleucine synthesis by modifying the threonine metabolism pathway in Escherichia coli ACS OMEGA 2024
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Strobilanthes Crispus Extract Enhances Attributes of Yogurt: A Study on Physicochemical Property, Antioxidant Activity, Microbial Viability, and Consumer Acceptability JOURNAL OF CULINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024
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The potential of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) plant in industrial applications: A promising source of functional compounds JOURNAL OF OLEO SCIENCE 2024
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Fabrication and characterisation of electrospun zein-based fibres functionalised by caffeic and p-coumaric acid for potential active packaging applications INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024
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Valorisation of chicken eggshell as a novel food ingredient in madeleine cake: an exploratory study amongst young adults BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL 2023
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Extraction and characterization of gelatin derived from acetic acid-treated black soldier fly larvae FOOD CHEMISTRY ADVANCES 2023
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A comparative evaluation of nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of six Malaysian edible seaweeds FOOD CHEMISTRY ADVANCES 2023
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Advancements in extracellular matrix-based biomaterials and biofabrication of 3D organotypic skin models ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2022
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Beneficial effects of jujube juice fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum NXU19009 on acute alcoholic liver injury in mice FERMENTATION 2022
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Valorisation of mango (Mangifera indica) kernel as an ingredient of macaron: sensory acceptance and physicochemical properties BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL 2022
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Biodegradable starch composite from stale bread: effect of electron beam irradiation GREEN MATERIALS 2021
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Delivery of therapeutics from layer-by-layer electrospun nanofiber matrix for wound healing: An update JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021
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Effect of domestic cooking methods on total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and sensory characteristics of Hericium erinaceus INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021
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Formulation and characterisation of deferoxamine nanofiber as potential wound dressing for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021
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Determination of nutritional constituents, antioxidant properties, and α-amylase inhibitory activity of Sechium edule (chayote) shoot from different extraction solvents and cooking methods LWT 2021
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TEACH LESS, LEARN MORE: SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL APPROACH THROUGH SAVE MODEL UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL ON E-LEARNING (IUCEL) 2019 2019
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Fabrication of functional electrospun nanostructures for food applications ROLE OF MATERIALS SCIENCE IN FOOD BIOENGINEERING 2018
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TOPIC: HUMANIZING STUDENTS FEEDBACK RESPONSE SYSTEM & CREATING IMPACT STUDENT SATISFACTION VIA ONLINE COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL ON E-LEARNING (IUCEL) 2018 2018
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Influence of heat curing on structure and physicochemical properties of phenolic acid loaded proteinaceous electrospun fibers JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2014
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Evaluation of gallic acid loaded zein sub-micron electrospun fibre mats as novel active packaging materials FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013
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Encapsulation of food grade antioxidant in natural biopolymer by electrospinning technique: A physicochemical study based on zein–gallic acid system FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013
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Influence of solution and processing parameters towards the fabrication of electrospun zein fibers with sub-micron diameter JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING 2012
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Phenolic acid analysis and antioxidant activity assessment of oil palm (E. guineensis) fruit extracts FOOD CHEMISTRY 2010
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) for food: Refined palm oil and its fractions PROCEEDING OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OIL PALM AND THE ENVIRONMENT: HARMONIZING OIL PALM WITH ENVIRONMENT 2010
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Determination of oil palm fruit phenolic compounds and their antioxidant activities using spectrophotometric methods INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2008
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Fatty acid composition of five Malaysian biscuits (cream crackers) with special reference to trans-fatty acids ASEAN FOOD JOURNAL 2007

Other Publications

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Development and characterization of electrospun zein-based coatings functionalized by caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid for active packaging applications. 17th Asean Food Conference | 24 Oct 2023
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Electrospun fibers: Potentials and perspectives for food packaging 2023 Ningxia Food Science Young Scholars (Graduate Students) Forum and Goji Berry Food Technology Exchange Conference | 23 Sep 2023
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Electrospun fibers: Potentials and perspectives for food packaging 7th International Conference on Electrospinning (Electrospin2022) | 22 Nov 2022
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Countering climate change: Insect protein vs meat from livestock 1st International Conference on Tropical Agricultural Sciences IR4.0 | 26 May 2022
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Electrospun zein nanofibers as carriers of gallic, caffeic & p-coumaric acid. 1st International of Health & Medicinal Science conference 2019 | 08 Mar 2019

Books

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CRC Press (2023). Noncommercial Plant-Based Edible Oil for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases
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Springer US (2022). Electrospinning in Food Processing
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IGI Global Scientific Publishing (2020). Teach Less, Learn More: A Paradigm Through Collaborative Learning in Science


Supervisions
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Lu Yanyan | Doctorate | 01 Sep 2023 Thesis: Effect of lactic acid mix starter bacteria on microbial, metabolic activity and sensory properties of Chinese sour bamboo
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Peng Hui Ting | Master (Research) | 20 Oct 2021 Thesis: An evaluation of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) nutritional properties, acute toxicity and printability using 3D printing technology
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Fan Xing | Doctorate | 18 Oct 2021 Thesis: Isolation and identification of lactic acid bacteria from sour bamboo shoots for their toxicity assessment and flavoromics study
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Xin Shihua | Doctorate | 13 Aug 2021 Thesis: Effect of Potato Starch-Whey Protein Isolate (PS-WPI) Complexes on Dough Properties, Texture, Sensory Attributes, and Digestibility of Baiji Mo
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Chia Xin Yun | Master (Research) | 23 Jun 2021 Thesis: Influence of heat and transglutaminase on structural, physicochemical and gelling properties of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) protein
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Chua Lee Kee | Master (Research) | 25 Mar 2021 - 19 Apr 2023 Thesis: Extraction and Characterisation of Acetic Acid Pretreated Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Gelatin Towards the Application in Hydrolysed Collagen Drink
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Phang Shou Jin | Doctorate | 30 Jan 2020 - 20 Mar 2025 Thesis: Fabrication and characterization of phlorotannin nanofibers as an antioxidative dressing agent for wound healing in hyperglycaemic conditions
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Teh Huey Xhin | Doctorate | 30 Jan 2020 Thesis: Synthesis of Ecklonia cava Phlorotannin Loaded Nanofiber Scaffold with Immunomodulatory Capacity: Testing in an in-vitro Hyperglycemic Inflammatory Co-culture Model
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Ragda Rashad Abdulhameed Noman | Master (Research) | 10 Apr 2019 - 06 Dec 2023 Thesis: Development and Characterization of Electrospun Zein-Based Coatings Functionalized by Caffeic and p-Coumaric Acid for Active Packaging Applications
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Tracey Anastacia Jeckson | Master (Research) | 01 Aug 2018 - 24 Jun 2021 Thesis: Formulation and Characterisation of Deferoxamine Nanofiber as Potential Wound Dressing for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
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Jenny Foo Pei Yan | Master (Research) | 19 Dec 2017 - 19 Mar 2019 Thesis: Biodegradable Composite using Stale Bread Incorporated with Sodium Alginate, Gellan Gum and Glycerol: Optimization and Effects of Hot Press and Electron Beam Irradiation.