Hi! I will be a Food Science Master's graduate at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMN) in the coming spring. Before entering graduate school, I had the opportunity to work in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. 

Previous education

I obtained my bachelor's degree of Science in Food Science at UMN. During my semesters at the U, I was part of two research labs (Grain Biopolymer & Sensory) in the Food Science department, working as an undergraduate research assistant. Besides that, I took the Event Coordinator role in the Malaysian Student Association (MASA) to help plan some cultural events and promote Malaysian culture. 

I am always looking for ways to improve myself and eager to learn new things. I believe this is the age where I should explore as many things as possible and find out what I like to do in the food industry! 

My research focuses on novel plant protein sources from three cover crops: winter pea, camelina, and pennycress. While cover crops offer many agronomic benefits, they also have the potential to be used in food applications to address global food needs.

Hence, my research establishes foundational knowledge for comparing these crops' structural, functional, and nutritional properties to evaluate their potential for use in food applications.