My profile

Biography

I am a lifelong learner, researcher, reviewer, book author, UKVRN Registered Nutritionist (Food) and highly qualified lecturer, with significant teaching experience gained in roles of progressive responsibility, specialising in the fields of food science, nutrition, nutrition education and chemistry. I am motivated, energetic and passionate about research and teaching food science and nutrition.

Academic and professional qualifications

  • Fellow of HEA - Higher Education Academy 2019
  • Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) - Society for Education and Training 2018
  • Registered Nutritionist (Food) - Association for Nutrition 2014
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Nottingham Trent University 2007
  • PhD in Food Sciences - Nottingham University 2005
  • MSc in Food Engineering with Nutrition - Ege University 1999
  • BSc in Food Engineering - Ege University 1996

Research outputs

  • Chapters in books

    Tas, A.A., El, S.N. (2024) 'The Food System with Optimum Nutrition Vision.' Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering Volume II -Current Status, Future Foods, and Global Issues. pp. 3-24.

  • Journal articles

    Hebishy, E., Tas, A.A. (2023) '4-hexylresorcinol and sodium metabisulphite-based edible coatings for avocado shelf-life extension.' Applied Food Research, 3(1) pp. 100289-100289.

    Ogundijo, D.A., Tas, A.A., Onarinde, B.A. (2022) 'Age, an Important Sociodemographic Determinant of Factors Influencing Consumers' Food Choices and Purchasing Habits: An English University Setting.' Frontiers in Nutrition, 9(858593) pp. 1-10.

    Ogundijo, D.A., Tas, A.A., Onarinde, B.A. (2022) 'Factors influencing the perception and decision-making process of consumers on the choice of healthier foods in the United Kingdom: a systematic review using narrative synthesis.' International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 57(2) pp. 881-897.

    Rodd, B.G., Tas, A.A., Taylor, K.D.A. (2022) 'Dysphagia, texture modification, the elderly and micronutrient deficiency: a review.' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62(26) pp. 7354-7369.

    Ogundijo, D.A., Tas, A.A., Onarinde, B.A. (2021) 'An assessment of nutrition information on front of pack labels and healthiness of foods in the United Kingdom retail market.' BMC Public Health, 21(1)

    Tas, A.A., Shah, A.U. (2021) 'The replacement of cereals by legumes in extruded snack foods: Science, technology and challenges.' Trends in Food Science and Technology, 116pp. 701-711.

    Ogundijo, D.A., Tas, A.A., Onarinde, B.A. (2021) 'Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating and Purchasing Behaviours of People Living in England.' Nutrients, 13(5)

    Tas, A.A. (2018) 'Dietary strategies in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).' Progress in Nutrition, 20(4) pp. 554-562.

    Bicer, A.H., Alsaffar, A.A. (2016) 'Dietary intake and physical activity levels of male adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal to high body mass index (BMI) – A case series study.' Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31pp. 1-10.

    Alsaffar, A.A. (2016) 'Sustainable diets: The interaction between food industry, nutrition, health and the environment.' Food Science and Technology International, 22(2) pp. 102-111.

    Deniz, M.S., Alsaffar, A.A. (2013) 'Assessing the validity and reliability of a questionnaire on dietary fibre-related knowledge in a Turkish student population.' Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 31(4) pp. 497-503.

    Bicer, A.H., Alsaffar, A.A. (2013) 'Body mass index, dietary intake and feeding problems of Turkish children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).' Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(11) pp. 3978-3987.

    Alsaffar, A.A. (2012) 'Validation of a general nutrition knowledge questionnaire in a Turkish student sample.' Public Health Nutrition, 15(11) pp. 2074-2085.

    Alsaffar, A.A. (2011) 'Effect of food processing on the resistant starch content of cereals and cereal products - a review.' International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 46(3) pp. 455-462.

    Alsaffar, A.A. (2010) 'Effect of thermal processing and storage on digestibility of starch in whole wheat grains.' Journal of Cereal Science, 52(3) pp. 480-485.

    McCleary, B.V., McNally, M., Rossiter, P., Aman, P., Amrein, T., Arnouts, S., Arrigoni, E., Bauer, L., Bavor, C., Brunt, K., Bryant, R., Bureau, S., Camire, M.E., Champ, M., Chen, Q., Chin, M.L., Colilla, W., Coppin, J., Costa, D., Crosby, G., Dean, J., De Berrios, J.J., De Valck, J., Doerfer, J., Dougherty, M., Eybye, K., Fahey, G., Femenia, A., Forssell, P., Gelroth, J., Geske, J., Hidaka, H., Isaksen, M.F., Kettlitz, B., Kozlowski, F., Laerke, H.N., Li, B., Lincoln, Y., Liu, Q., Martensson, A.C., Mattys, S., Meuser, F., Monro, J., Niba, L., Niemann, C., Panozzo, J., Rossiter, P., Roturier, J.M., Sampson, C., Sanders, P., Suter, D., Tas, A.A., Themeier, H., Tudorica, C., Watson, R., Weber, L., Weinstein, M., Wilkinson, M., Yen, J., Zheng, T. (2002) 'Measurement of resistant starch by enzymatic digestion in starch and selected plant materials: Collaborative study.' Journal of AOAC International, 85(5) pp. 1103-1111.

    Karakaya, S., El, S.N., Taş, A.A. (2001) 'Antioxidant activity of some foods containing phenolic compounds.' International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 52(6) pp. 501-508.

    Tas, A.A., El, S.N. (2000) 'Determination of nutritionally important starch fractions of some Turkish breads.' Food Chemistry, 70(4) pp. 493-497.

Career history

19 September 2023

Senior Lecturer in Food Science