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Overview

Navam Hettiarachchy is affiliated with the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on Agricultural and Biological Sciences as well as Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology.

The scientist's work extensively covers subfields including Food Science, Molecular Biology, Biomaterials, Plant Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics. These areas reflect a multidisciplinary approach to studying proteins and food systems at both molecular and applied levels.

Hettiarachchy's main topics of research include:

  • Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Proteins in Food Systems
  • Food Composition and Properties
  • Meat and Animal Product Quality
  • Muscle Metabolism and Nutrition

Their published papers offer insights into innovations in food science and protein technology. Key recent publications include:

  • "Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films" (2023) in Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • "Physical and textural properties of functional edible protein films from soybean using an innovative 3D printing technology" (2022) in Journal of Food Science
  • "Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance from Farm to Table" (2021) in Food Reviews International
  • "Effect of a novel drying method based on supercritical carbon dioxide on the physicochemical properties of sorghum proteins" (2024) in RSC Advances
  • "Development of energy-rich protein bars and in vitro determination of angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory antihypertensive activities" (2022) in Food Science & Nutrition

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Navam Hettiarachchy include:

  • Griffiths G. Atungulu
  • Ali Ubeyitogullari
  • Kaushik Luthra
  • Han-Seok Seo
  • Soma Mukherjee

These coauthorships suggest collaborative work focusing on various aspects of food science, protein technologies, and innovative manufacturing techniques.

Hettiarachchy's research has been published mainly in journals dedicated to food science and related fields. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Journal of Food Science
  • Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • RSC Advances
  • Food Reviews International
  • Food Science & Nutrition

Best Publications

  • Preparation and functional properties of rice bran protein isolate.

    M Wang;N S Hettiarachchy;M Qi;W Burks

  • Green tea and grape seed extracts — Potential applications in food safety and quality

    A.V.S. Perumalla;Navam. S. Hettiarachchy

  • Extraction, denaturation and hydrophobic properties of rice flour proteins

    Z.Y. Ju;N.S. Hettiarachchy;N. Rath

  • Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activities of Fenugreek, Green Tea, Black Tea, Grape Seed, Ginger, Rosemary, Gotu Kola, and Ginkgo Extracts, Vitamin E, and tert-Butylhydroquinone

    Taha M Rababah;Navam S Hettiarachchy;Ronny Horax

  • Alkali-modified soy protein with improved adhesive and hydrophobic properties

    N. S. Hettiarachchy;U. Kalapathy;D. J. Myers

  • Physical and antimicrobial properties of grape seed extract, nisin, and EDTA incorporated soy protein edible films

    T. Sivarooban;N.S. Hettiarachchy;M.G. Johnson

  • Hydrophobicity, solubility, and emulsifying properties of soy protein peptides prepared by papain modification and ultrafiltration

    W. U. Wu;N. S. Hettiarachchy;M. Qi

  • Antioxidant activity of durum wheat bran

    Sylvester N. Onyeneho;Navam S. Hettiarachchy

  • Solubility and emulsifying properties of soy protein isolates modified by pancreatin

    M. Qi;N.S. Hettiarachchy;U. Kalapathy

  • Natural Antioxidant Extract from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum) for Ground Beef Patties

    N.S. Hettiarachchy;K.C. Glenn;R. Gnanasambandam;M.G. Johnson

  • Antimicrobial Activity of Citric, Lactic, Malic, or Tartaric Acids and Nisin-incorporated Soy Protein Film Against Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Salmonella gaminara

    S. Eswaranandam;N. S. Hettiarachchy;M. G. Johnson

  • Protein Functionality in Food Systems

    Navam S. Hettiarachchy;Gregory R. Ziegler

  • Physicochemical Properties and Functionality of Rice Bran Protein Hydrolyzate Prepared from Heat-stabilized Defatted Rice Bran with the Aid of Enzymes

    S. Tang;N.S. Hettiarachchy;R. Horax;S. Eswaranandam

  • Modified Soy Proteins with Improved Foaming and Water Hydration Properties

    L. Were;N.S. Hettiarachchy;U. Kalapathy

  • Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Whey Protein Isolate Coating Incorporated with Nisin, Grape Seed Extract, Malic Acid, and EDTA on a Turkey Frankfurter System

    V.P. Gadang;N.S. Hettiarachchy;M.G. Johnson;C. Owens

  • Total Phenolic Contents and Phenolic Acid Constituents in 4 Varieties of Bitter Melons (Momordica charantia) and Antioxidant Activities of their Extracts

    Ronny Horax;Navam Hettiarachchy;Shahidul Islam

  • Physical and Chemical Properties of Edible Films Containing Nisin and Their Action Against Listeria Monocytogenes

    S. Ko;M.E. Janes;N.S. Hettiarachchy;M.G. Johnson

  • Antioxidant and antibacterial potential of pomegranate peel extracts

    Shalini Malviya;Arvind;Alok Jha;Navam Hettiarachchy

  • Protein Extraction from Heat-Stabilized Defatted Rice Bran. 1. Physical Processing and Enzyme Treatments

    Shanhu Tang;Navam S. Hettiarachchy;Thomas H. Shellhammer

  • Modification of soy proteins and their adhesive properties on woods

    U. Kalapathy;N. S. Hettiarachchy;D. Myers;M. A. Hanna

Frequent Co-Authors

Steven C. Ricke
Steven C. Ricke University of Wisconsin–Madison
Edward E. Gbur
Edward E. Gbur University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Koen Dewettinck
Koen Dewettinck Ghent University
Casey M. Owens
Casey M. Owens University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Jason K. Apple
Jason K. Apple University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Kristofor R. Brye
Kristofor R. Brye University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Luke R. Howard
Luke R. Howard University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Loong-Tak Lim
Loong-Tak Lim University of Guelph
Milford A. Hanna
Milford A. Hanna University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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