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Current Teaching Module

• SF 1117: Food Microbiology Safety and Quality
• SF 2224: Food Product Development and Manufacturing
• SF 2218: Food and Nutrition
• SF 5510: Nutritional Sciences

Specialized Area

Pioneering Sustainable Food Innovation

Dr. Munira is dedicated to transforming Brunei Darussalam’s unique natural resources into innovative, sustainable, and high-quality food solutions. Her research bridges traditional wisdom with modern science to address global challenges in nutrition, sustainability, and food security. Key areas of her expertise include:

1. Unlocking the Potential of Under-utilised Resources:
   Dr. Munira explores the nutritional and functional properties of Brunei's under-utilised resources, such as fish, shellfish, and indigenous plants. By studying protein-lipid and protein-starch interactions, she enhances food quality and functionality, paving the way for innovative applications.

2. Sustainable Food Product Development:
   Her research includes the formulation of insect-based cheese products as a sustainable protein source and creating gluten-free food alternatives from natural ingredients. These projects aim to meet the growing global demand for sustainable, nutritious, and inclusive food options.

3. Elevating Brunei’s Traditional Cuisine:
   Passionate about preserving and sharing Brunei’s culinary heritage, Dr. Munira works on enhancing traditional food products for export. She ensures these products meet international standards while maintaining their authenticity, offering a taste of Brunei to the world.

Post Graduate Supervision:

Qualifications

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC, UK)

• ⭐ BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science
• ⭐ MSc Food Science and Technology

Surrey University, UK

• ⭐ PhD Nutritional Sciences

Career or Professional Bodies/Awards

CIPTA 2025 Secretariat

Chairperson of HAWA (Brunei’s Sole Breastfeeding Support Group (NGO) Supported by Hospital Suri Seri Begawan, Kuala Belait.

Awarded third prize (Representing UTB and Brunei Darussalam) in the inaugural edition of ICESCO’s International competition for her groundbreaking project to convert bio-waste into food bars :an initiative that supports the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).

Publication

Don, S. M., Rambli, M., & Nore, B. F. (2024). Fermented beverages of natural herbs: Cymbopogon citratus, Zingiber officinale, Moringa oleifera, Mentha, and Curcuma longa. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103201

Rambli, M. M., Azamain, N., & Phuah, E. T. (2024). Unlocking Antioxidant Potential: Comparative Analysis of Sembada 188 and Keladi Rice as Functional Ingredients in Novel Food Production. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(2), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.29037/2224-9028.1531

Mazalana, H. B., Rambli, M. M., Lim, S. A., & Nore, B. F. (2024). Development of Halalan Tayyiban Plant-Based Cheese Formulations. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(3), 181-187. https://doi.org/10.61931/2224-9028.1543

Saifullzan, S.N., Halim, J.A., Rambli, M., Basri, A.M. (2023). Protein Content Analysis on Brunei Delicacies: Kelupis Sulang and Sulang Fruit. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(3), 217-222. https://doi.org/10.61931/2224-9028.1548

Adzitey, F., Anachinaba, I. A., Brown, C. A. Q., Huda, N., & Rambli, M. (2024). Prevalence of Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Local Meats Sold in Tema Metropolis, Ghana. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(2), 118-122. https://doi.org/10.29037/2224-9028.1534

Jaziri, A. A., Hasanuddin, H., Shapawi, R., Mokhtar, R. A. M., Noordin, W. N. M., Rambli, M., & Huda, N. (2024). Byproducts of Tropical Marine Processing as a Candidate for Industrial Food Ingredients: An Appraisal on Macro and Micronutrients. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(2), 133-142. https://doi.org/10.29037/2224-9028.1536

Muchlisyiyah, J., Shamsudin, R., Basha, R. K., Shukri, R., How, S., & Rambli, M. (2024). Kinetic Modelling During Soaking of Dried Long Grain Paddy MR297. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(2), 143-148. https://doi.org/10.29037/2224-9028.1537

Don, S. M. M., Rambli, M. M., & Nore, B. F. (2024). Developing Herbal-Based Beverage Fermentation Using Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: The Physico-Chemical Properties. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(2), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.29037/2224-9028.1524

Harianto, D. F., Jaziri, A. A., Shapawi, R., Mokhtar, R. A. M., Noordin, W. N. M., Rambli, M., & Huda, N. (2024). Assessing the Organic Acids-solubilized Collagen Derived from the Skin of Unicornfish (Naso reticulatus Randall, 2011) on Physicochemical and Structural Characteristics: Toward Alternative Source for Industrial Applications. ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 40(2), 123-132. https://doi.org/10.29037/2224-9028.1535

Julshahril, Nurin Hidayah, Phuah, Eng-Tong, & Rambli, Mas Munira (2024). Deep eutectic solvents in the extraction of bioactive compounds in agri-food industry. Food and Humanity, 4, 100468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100468

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