Ruchira Nandasiri

University of Manitoba

Thèse de doctorat : Caractérisation structurelle des composés phénoliques dans le tourteau de canola : impact de la haute pression et de la température. 

Thèse de maîtrise : Propriétés antioxydantes, antihypertensives et hypolipidémiantes des boissons à base de vinaigre de fruits 

Intérêts de recherche et objectifs futurs : Chimie alimentaire et nutrition, Aliments fonctionnels, antioxydants et nutraceutiques, Co-traitance à valeur ajoutée, Nouvelles applications d’extraction verte, Études cliniques chez l’homme 

Projets de recherche : 

• Relation structure-fonction des composés phénoliques associés à une pression et une température élevées 
• Composés phénoliques de la moutarde comme inhibiteurs potentiels de la tyrosinase 
• Application de la technologie intelligente pour améliorer l’état nutritionnel des habitants du nord du Manitoba 
• Propriétés thérapeutiques des champignons 
• Développement d’une formule pour améliorer la santé des yeux afin de traiter la dégénérescence moléculaire et la vision par ordinateur 

Ruchira aime jouer au cricket pendant les étés chauds et adore voyager ! 

Publications du journal : 

• Nguyen, T., Nandasiri, R.*, Fadairo, O., Eskin, N.A.M. The Effect of pH on the Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Properties of Three Different Mustard Extracts. J Food Science, 2023. (In Press) (Impact Factor – 3.167)
• Teshome, E., Abera, T., Nandaisri, R., Rout, J. R., Harouna, D. F., Astatkie, T. Fruit By-Products and Their Industrial Applications for Nutritional Benefits and Health Promotion: A Comprehensive Review.  Sustainability, 2023 (In Press) (Impact Factor – 3.889)
• Nandasiri, R.*, Semenko, B., Wijekoon, C., Suh, M. Thermal Processing via Air Frying Improves the Antioxidant Properties of Brassica Vegetables. Antioxidants, 2023; 12, 2: 490 (Impact Factor – 7.675)
• Nandasiri, R.*, Fadairo, O., Nguyen, T., Zago, E., Anas M.U.M, Eskin, N.A.M. Optimization of Canolol Production from Canola Meal Using Microwave Digestion as a Pre-Treatment Method. Foods, 2023; 12, 2:318 (Impact Factor – 5.561)
• Fadairo, O., Nandasiri, R., Aluko R., Eskin, N.A.M., Scanlon, M.G. Improved Extraction Efficiency and Antioxidant Activity of Defatted Canola Meal Extract Phenolic Compounds Obtained from Air-Fried Seeds. Antioxidants, 2022; 11,12: 2411 (Impact Factor – 7.675)
• Fadairo, O., Nandasiri, R., Aluko R., Eskin, N.A.M., Scanlon, M.G. Air frying as a heat pre-treatment method for improving the extraction and yield of canolol from canola seed oil. J of Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2022; 1–13 (Impact Factor – 5.581)
• Zago, E., Tillier C., De Leener, G., Nandaisri, R., Delporte, C., Bemaerts, K., Shavandi, A. Sustainable production of low molecular weight phenolic compounds from Belgian Brewers’ spent grain. Bioresource Technology Reports, 2022; 17: 100964 (Impact Factor – 9.642)
• Zago, E., Nandaisri, R.*, Thiyam-Holländer, U., Eskin, N.A.M. Influence of Thermal Treatments on the Antioxidant Activity of Hemp Cake Polar Extracts. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2022; 1–10 (Impact Factor – 3.574)
• Fadairo, O., Nandasiri, R., Alashi, A.M., Thiyam-Holländer, U., Eskin, N.A.M. Air frying Pre-treatment and the Recovery of Lipophilic Sinapates from the Oil fraction of Mustard samples. J Food Science, 2021; 86, 9: 3810-3823. (Impact Factor – 3.167)
• Nandasiri, R., Imran, A., Thiyam-Holländer, U., Eskin, N.A.M. Rapidoxy® 100: A Novel Solvent-Free Pre-Treatment for Production of Canolol. Front. Nutr., 8:687851. (Impact Factor – 6.576)
• Nandasiri, R., Zago, E., Thiyam-Holländer, U., Eskin, N.A.M. Attenuation of Sinapic Acid and Sinapine-Derived Flavor-Active Compounds Using a Factorial-Based Pressurized High-Temperature Processing. J   American Oil Chemists, 2021; 98, 7: 779-794. (Impact Factor – 1.849)
• Nandasiri, R., Eskin, N.A.M., Komatsu, E., Perreault, H., Thiyam-Holländer, U. Valorization of Canola By-products: Concomitance of Flavor-active Bitter Phenolics using Pressurized Heat Treatments. Special Issue: Recovery, enhancement, and functionalization of value-added bioactive materials from food processing by-products. LWT, 2021, 138, 110397 (Impact Factor – 4.952)
• Nandasiri, R., Eskin, N.A.M., Taron, M., Thiyam-Hollander, U., RapidOxy^® 100: An Innovative Solvent-Free Pre-Treatment to Assess Phenolic Compounds from Mustard and Canola Meal. J   American Oil Chemists, 2020; 97, 97. (Impact Factor – 1.849)
• Nandasiri, R., Eskin, N.A.M., Thiyam-Holländer U. Antioxidative Polyphenols of Canola Meal: Effect of High Pressure, Temperature and Solvents. J Food Science, 2019; 84, 11: 3117-3128. (Impact Factor – 3.167)
• Liang, J., Zago, E., Nandaisri, R., Khattab, R., Eskin N.A.M., Eck, P., Thiyam-Holländer, U. Identification and quantification of main phenolic compounds of cold-pressed hemp oil by-products. J   American Oil Chemists, 2018; 95, 1319-1327. (Impact Factor – 1.849)
• Nandasiri, R., Rupasinghe, H.P.V. Inhibition of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation in vitro by Functional Fruit Vinegar Beverages. J Food Processing & Beverages, 2013; 1 (1): 4.
• Jayasinghe, C.V.L., Rangama, L., Nandasiri, R., Jayakala, M.B., Karunasekara, D., Jayasekara, M.K.C.P. 2011. Authentication of Sri Lankan bee honey. International Journal of Chemical Sciences, June 2011, Sri Lanka. (Impact Factor – RJIF8)

Book Chapters:

• Ilyas, Z., Nandasiri, R., Redha, A. A., Aluko, R. 2023. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) & HPLC-MS/MS Methods in Honey Analysis. Advanced Techniques of Honey Analysis: Characterization, Authentication, and Adulteration, 2023 (In press)
• Nandasiri, R., Hewage, A., 2023. Food Safety Accreditation and Auditing. Food Safety Standards (In Press)
• Nandasiri, R., Eskin, N.A.M. 2022. Occurrence of Canolol and its Derivatives in Oilseeds as a Source Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. 2022; 109-129. (Invited Book Chapter of volume 100)
• Nandasiri, R., Eskin, N.A.M., Eck. P., Thiyam-Holländer, U. 2020. Application of Green Technology on Extraction of Phenolic Compounds in Oilseeds (Canola). Green Technology, Bioactive Compounds, Functionality, and Applications in Cold Pressed Oils. 2020; 81-96.