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Suguna Migeemanathan

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Suguna. M is a lecturer and Industrial Placement Coordinator in the School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College since 2014. From September 2013 to April 2014, she worked as a Tutor and Research Assistant at the School of Industrial Technology at the University Science Malaysia. She has published various journal papers and one of her research works was accepted in the Q2 journal of Food-Borne Disease. She has also attended and published her research papers in local and international conference proceedings. As the principal researcher for the UOW Internal grant in 2019 & recently in 2023, Suguna’s leadership in research has been commendable.

Certified as a Hospitality Trainer by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), Suguna has extensive industrial linkages with leading hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and InterContinental. Her students have been placed in various countries including Dubai, New Zealand, Maldives, Singapore, and the United States.

Suguna has actively contributed as a judge in science fairs and cooking competitions, and she has authored articles on student community engagement in the Apucen Bulletin 2021, USM. She has organized numerous career talks and job fairs, coordinated MOUs with prestigious hotels, and created motivational content for the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suguna’s future plans involve developing food products that sustain healthy and nutritious options for future generations. Her dedication to teaching, research, and industry collaboration underscores her significant impact on the field of hospitality and culinary arts.

PhD in Food Technology (Molecular Gastronomic) University Sains Malaysia (USM), ongoing

Master in Food Technology (Food Microbiology) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 2013

BSc. Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition) Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 2010

Diploma in Food Technology Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 2005
Gold Medalist

Year Title
2023 Book Chapter

Muhammad Ezham Anuar, Mohd Nizam Lani, Nor Hazwani Mohd Hasali, Fauziah Tufail Ahmad, Suguna Migeemanathan, C. Chingakham.  Quality Assessment of Stingless Bee Honey and Propolis Farmed in Terengganu, Malaysia.  Springer Nature Book Proposal – Natural Resources and Geography of Sundaland (Review)

Journal

Suguna Migeemanathan, Mohd Nizam Lani*, Elham Taghavi, Kam Joanne Wai-Yee, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa.  The Science of Milks and Their Bioeconomy Potential: A Review.  Book chapter Springer Nature Book: Natural Resources and Geography of Sundaland: Sustainability of Bioeconomy, Societal Wellbeing and Environmental Management (Accepted)

Nur Syahirah Rusli1, Mohd Nizam Lani1,2*, Nina Suhaity Azmi3, Wan Zawiah Wan Abdullah1, Elham Taghavi1, Azizah Mahmood1, Anis Athirah Bahri1, Suguna Migeemanathan4, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa5,6.  Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering. (Published)

2022 Journal Publications

Yap P. X. (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Lani, M. N. (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Taghavi, E. (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Suhaili, Z. (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin), Esah, E.M. (Universiti Sains Malaysia), Suguna, M. (UOW Malaysia), W, Widodo (Universitas Gadjah Mada). Phenotypic Identification of Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Foodborne Bacteria from Raw Chicken Breasts from Fresh Markets and Their Survival at Different Salt Concentrations. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (MJMHS). (eISSN 2636_9346). 18 (SUPP10):73-81

Suguna Migeemanathan (KDU Penang University College), Mohd Nizam Lani (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Wan Mohd Arif Aziz Japar (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia), Syazwani Mohd Yusop(Cambridge Easypath Bangi), Widodo Widodo (University Gadjah Mada). Effect of Shifting Temperature on Klebsiella Pneumonia in Selected Milk and Its Substitution. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (MJMHS). (eISSN 2636_9346). 18 (SUPP10):35-44

Magazine

Suguna Migeemanathan. “We Send You Back Home”.  Apucen Bulletin 2021, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2021 Conference Proceedings

Yap P. X. (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Lani, M. N. (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Taghavi, E. (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Suhaili, Z. (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin), Esah, E.M. (Universiti Sains Malaysia), Suguna, M. (UOW Malaysia), W, Widodo (Universitas Gadjah Mada). Phenotypic Identification of Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Foodborne Bacteria from Raw Chicken Breasts from Fresh Markets and Their Survival at Different Salt Concentrations. In the 4th International Conference on Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering 2021 (BioMIC21), Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Suguna Migeemanathan (KDU Penang University College), Mohd Nizam Lani (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu), Wan Mohd Arif Aziz Japar (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia), Syazwani Mohd Yusop (Cambridge Easypath Bangi), Widodo Widodo (University Gadjah Mada). Effect of Shifting Temperature on Klebsiella Pneumonia in Selected Milk and Its Substitution. In the 4th International Conference on Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering 2021 (BioMIC21), Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Partiben.K, Suguna. M. Healthy Choice Of ‘Masalamille’ Cookies. In International Science and Social Science Innovation Competition 2021 (I-SIC III) by AID eISBN 978-967-18004-9-2.

Suguna. M, Joshua. F. ‘CrispyLele’ Ready to Eat Catfish Patties. In International Science and Social Science Innovation Competition 2021 (I-SIC III) by AID eISBN 978-967-18004-9-2.

Suguna. M, Joshua. F. ‘NutriLele Catfish Fingers’. In Penang International Invention, Innovation, and Design (PIID 2021) Proceeding, e-ISBN 978-967-0841-95-3

2018 Conference Proceedings

Azreen RA, Ang Chin Xuan, Suguna Migeemanathan. Exploring The Relationship Between Destination Image, Perceived Value, Tourist Satisfaction and Revisit Intention in Redang Island. In 2018 International Conference on Technology and Humanities (IcoTECH 2018) By KDU Penang University College.

Suguna. M & Azreen RA. Exploring the Differences Among Cross-Cultural Customers’ Perception towards Japanese Restaurant in Penang Island. In 2018 International Conference on Technology and Humanities (IcoTECH 2018) By KDU Penang University College.

2013 Journal Publications

Suguna, M, Bhat, R, Wan-Nadiah, W.A. Influence of temperature variations on the survival, growth, injury and inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in goat milk collected from dairy farms in Penang, Malaysia. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 67 (3). 437-447

Conference Proceedings

Suguna, M. Wan-Nadiah, W.A. and Bhat, R. Survival, injury and modelling the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in goat milk subjected to various stress temperature. The 5th International Seminar of Indonesian Society Microbiology (ISISM) at Manado, Indonesia (Abstract)

2012 Journal Publications

Suguna, M. Wan-Nadiah, W.A. and Bhat, R. Microbiological quality evaluation of goat milk collected from small-scale dairy farms in Penang Island, Malaysia. International Food Research Journal. 2012. 19(3): 1241-1245

2011 Journal Publications

Suguna, M. Wan-Nadiah, W.A. Liong, M.T. and Bhat, R. Microbial safety of street vended and laboratory prepared dragon-fruit (pitaya) juices in Penang, Malaysia. International Food Research Journal. 2011. 18(4): 1509-1513
(Impact Factor: ISI)

Suguna, M. Rajeev Bhat. Liong Min Tze. Wan Nadiah Wan Abdullah. Effect of temperature abuse on the survival, growth, and inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium in goat milk. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 2011. 8(11): 1235-1240

Conference Proceedings

Suguna, M. Effect of temperature abuse on the survival and growth of Salmonella Typhimurium in goat milk. 7th Food Science and Technology Seminar (MIFT) 2011 at Monash University (Full paper proceeding)

RESEARCH GRANT

2014 – 2015

Title: To study the effects of spherification technique application on selected ingredients & spices with a high calcium content in avant garde cooking methods
Sponsors/Grant: KDU Penang Internal Grant

2023-2025

Title: Nutrilele – Fish Fingers product commercialization
Sponsors/Grant: UOW Internal Grant

Awards

2023

Best Researcher Award 2023 – Highly Commendable

2021

  • Gold medal for ‘Best Product Development’ and Gold Medal for ‘Special Award of Best Video’ in Penang International Invention, Innovation, and Design (PIID 2021), University Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang.
    Title: ‘NutriLele’ Catfish Fingers
  • Academic category – ‘Gold Medal for Best Product’, Double Gold Award (Innovation Project- Science and Technology), and the Most liked Virtual Presentation on YouTube in the International Science And Social Science Innovation Competition (ISIC III) 2021.
    Title: ‘CrispyLele’ Ready To Eat Catfish Patties
  • Bronze Medal for Product (Innovation Project- Science and Technology) in the International Science And Social Science Innovation Competition (ISIC III) 2021. She was complimented with the award for inventing Frozen Catfish Fingers with local ingredients.
    Title: MasalaMille Cookies (Student Staff Category)

Recognitions

  • Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) under American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).
  • Author in Apucen Bulletin 2021, USM, writing on UOW students community engagement and involvement.
  • Special Appearance Judge for Cooking Competition at Sunway hotel from 2018 to 2020 and Double Tree by Hilton in year 2019.
  • Panel Judge in Science Fair for Young Children since 2012 to 2018.
  • Invited Speaker in FAST 2018: Food, Arts, Science & Technology 2018 Conference, Techdome Komtar, Penang with title ‘When Science and Arts Become Together’