Hani Farhana Nazir
- Email: fshfn@leeds.ac.uk
- Thesis title: Ramon seeds protein characterization and bioactive assessment: a sustainable plant protein source.
- Supervisors: Dr. Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez, Dr. Idolo Ifie , Dr Raul Tapia Tussell (Mexico) and Dr. Matthew Nosworthy (Canada)
Profile
My name is Hani Farhana Nazir from Malaysia. I am graduated from University of Malaya, Malaysia for my bachelor degree in the field of Biohealth Science. Then, I further my studied in Molecular Medicine at University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. After went back from UK, I worked as a Research Assistant (RA) in Biochemistry Unit at Institute for Medical Research, Malaysia. I gained a lot of experienced there especially in laboratory skills and managed to work with an experienced researcher from the institute. After a few years, I got an opportunity to work in one of the private lab which mainly focus on genetic testing, etc. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in Food Science and Nutrition (postgraduate researcher) at the University of Leeds.
Research interests
My primary research interest is more towards plant-based protein and its sustainablity. Apart from its functionalities in many food products, I would also love to explore its bioactive compounds which potentially beneficial to human health. Currently, I am working with an underutilized plant originally from Mexico which potentially act as sustainable protein sources.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Biohealth Science
- PG Dip in Molecular Medicine