Dr Isabella Nyambayo
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Metabolism
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Research interests are in human nutrition, food science and sensory evaluation of food and drink. Application of food in preventing diseases malnutrition, degenerative diseases and addressing food insecurity and sustainability. Product design of Free from foods (salt, fat, sugars and allergens), texture profiling and sensory evaluation of the products. Food preference and nutrient intake correlated to taster receptor genes and predisposition to diseases.
Research Interests
Human Nutrition and Metabolism
Food Science
Sensory Science
Sustainability
Food Security
Research Projects
| Title | Role | Description | From/To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perception of plant-based meat, milk, and dairy products as an alternative protein source | Principal Investigator | Understanding of the perception of protein alternatives and how the products are doing in the market. | 2024 - 2026 |
| A multi-disciplinary approach with leading experts to close the loop in the Welsh Agriculture and Food circular economy | Principal Investigator | Currently, the Welsh food system relies heavily on animal-based dietary proteins. Meat consumption has been linked to health and environmental concerns and impact. Exploring more sustainable diets to support a circular economy will help to improve the health of communities and environments. WWF Cymru Wales - A Welsh Food System Fit for Future Generations report (2020) raised concerns that many Welsh people cannot afford access to a healthy sustainable diet accompanied by recommendations. Through this consortium, we aim to review these recommendations by: designing and linking food systems from farm to fork whilst improving regeneration of soil, re-localising food system, strengthening food security, and creating economic incentives; implementing the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act mandates; designing training and skills development for agrifood sector; designing food, marketing, digital, and financial infrastructures linking producers and consumers; reducing food waste to improve access to healthy food and collating data to be incorporated into Welsh National Universal Food Framework. The consortium’s expertise includes food science and safety, nutrition, product design, packaging, postharvest technologies, net zero strategy, marketing, food engineering, sustainable financing, computer science, working with small businesses in agri-tech and food sector, and bidding for capital and research funding | 2024 |
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Consumer Perception of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, N/A. [DOI] Nyambayo, I.;Galindo-Pineda, D.M.,;Sarieddin, G.;Bogueva, D.,;Marinova, D. |
Book Chapter |
| 2024 | Consumer Perception of Food Safety in Europe, Consumer Perceptions and Food. [DOI] | Book Chapter |
| 2022 | Overcoming barriers to sustainable, healthy diets, Food Science and Technology. [DOI] | Other Journal |
| 2021 | Trends in food sensory science, Food Science and Technology. [DOI] Sarah E Kemp;Sarah E Kemp;Sarah E Kemp;Sarah E Kemp;Isabella Nyambayo;Isabella Nyambayo;Lauren Rogers;Lauren Rogers;Tracey Sanderson;Tracey Sanderson;Casinana Blanca Villarino;Casinana Blanca Villarino |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 2021 | Consumer reactions to COVID‐ 19, Food Science and Technology. [DOI] Sarah E Kemp;Sarah E Kemp;Sarah E Kemp;Sarah E Kemp;Isabella Nyambayo;Isabella Nyambayo;Isabella Nyambayo;Lauren Rogers;Lauren Rogers;Lauren Rogers;Martha Skinner;Martha Skinner;Martha Skinner;Casiana Blanca Villarino;Casiana Blanca Villarino;Casiana Blanca Villarino |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 2020 | Rheological, tribological and sensory attributes of texture-modified foods for dysphagia patients and the elderly: A review, International Journal of Food Science and Technology. [DOI] Munialo, C.D.;Kontogiorgos, V.;Euston, S.R.;Nyambayo, I. |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 2015 | Food Security in Developed Countries(Europe and USA), PERCAT Research Gala, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 26/11/15. Isabella Nyambayo |
Conference Publication |
| 2015 | Food Security in West Midlands(UK), C-SHaRR Health Conference, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 18/11/15. Isabella Nyambayo |
Conference Publication |
| 2015 | Food Security in Developed Countries (Europe and USA) - Is It Insecurity and Insufficiency Or Hunger and Poverty in Developed Countries?, Bioaccent Open Journal of Nutrition. [DOI] Isabella Nyambayo |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 1999 | Preparation of water insoluble crosslinked mucilage from ruredzo (Dicerocaryum zanguebarium), Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa. [DOI] Isabella Nyambayo;M. Benhura |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 1999 | Depolymerisation of mucilage isolated from ruredzo (Dicerocaryum zanguebarium) by ascorbic acid in the presence of catalysts, Carbohydrate Polymers. [DOI] Isabella Nyambayo;M. Benhura |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 1997 | Some properties of ruredzo (Dicerocaryum zanguebarium) mucilage crosslinked with epichlorohydrin, Carbohydrate Polymers. [DOI] M. Benhura;Isabella Nyambayo |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 1996 | Use of crosslinked mucilage prepared from ruredzo (Dicerocaryum zanguebarium) in the purification of polygalacturonase extracted from tomato, Food Chemistry. [DOI] M. Benhura;Isabella Nyambayo |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Food Science and Technology | Fellow IFST | 2023 |
| Higher Education Academy | Senior Fellow | 2018 |
| Association for Nutrition | Registered Nutritionist | 2014 |
| Nutrition Society | Member Nutrition Society | 2008 |
| Royal Society of Chemistry | Member | 2007 |
| Institute of Food Science and Technology | Member | 2015 - 2023 |
| Institute of Food Science and Technology | Fellow IFST | 2023 |
Committees
| Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| IFST Sensory Science Group | Work on short course development on Sensory Science include curriculum and assessments | 2018 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry University | Senior Lecturer Human Nutrition | 2017 - 2018 |
| Wrexham University | Senior Lecturer | 2023- |
| Coventry University | Assistant Professor Human Nutrition | 2018 - 2023 |
Teaching Interests
- Human nutrition
- Biochemistry
- Food Science and Sensory science
Programs/Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Metabolism | NAD506 |
| Introduction to Nutrition | NAD402/SES401 |
| Introduction to Genetics, Immunology and Biochemistry | NAD405 |
| Introduction to Nutrition | NAD402 |
| Introduction to Nutrition | SES401 |
| Drugs interaction in the body | NAD603 |
| Advanced Research Skills | SCI719 |
| Research Project | NAD601 |
| Population and Public Health Nutrition | NAD503 |
| Blood Science | SCI548 |
| Research Methods | NAD505 |