Harjinder singh
Co-director
Riddet Institute (Centre of Research Excellence), Massey University
New zaeland
Biography
Professor Harjinder Singh's current research programme involves understanding structures, interactions, and functions of food proteins; food emulsions, encapsulation, protection and delivery of bioactive compounds in foods and food formulations. He has published over 270 research papers in international journals, and holds ten patents. He has presented over 80 keynote addresses at national and international conferences. Awards and Honours Distinguished Professor award, Massey University (2013). Co-recipient of the Prime Minister's Science Prize (2012), the most prestigious science honour in New Zealand. Shorland Medal (2011) by the New Zealand Association of Scientists. This medal is in recognition of major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society. JC Andrews Award (2011) by the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology. This is the Institute's most prestigious award and recognises individuals who have made a substantial contribution to science and technology and leadership in the food industry.
Research Interest
Structures, interactions, and functions of food proteins; food emulsions, encapsulation, protection and delivery of bioactive compounds in foods and food formulations