Food Technology and Nutrition Science

Food Technology and Nutrition Science

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Associate Professor

Marjia Sultana

Dr. Marjia Sultana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. She holds a PhD in Food Science & Technology from Monash University, with her research focusing on functional foods, probiotics, and novel food product development. Her expertise spans maternal and child nutrition, geriatric nutrition, food safety, psychiatric health, and dietary management. Dr. Sultana has published extensively in high-impact international journals and contributed to book chapters on public health nutrition. She has also led and collaborated on multiple national and international research projects, including partnerships with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Recognized with several prestigious awards and fellowships, she continues to advance scientific knowledge on the role of nutrition and functional foods in promoting holistic wellness.

Food Technology and Nutrition Science
Biography

Dr. Marjia Sultana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. She holds a PhD in Food Science & Technology from Monash University, with her research focusing on functional foods, probiotics, and novel food product development. Her expertise spans maternal and child nutrition, geriatric nutrition, food safety, psychiatric health, and dietary management. Dr. Sultana has published extensively in high-impact international journals and contributed to book chapters on public health nutrition. She has also led and collaborated on multiple national and international research projects, including partnerships with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Recognized with several prestigious awards and fellowships, she continues to advance scientific knowledge on the role of nutrition and functional foods in promoting holistic wellness.

Research Interests
Food Science Nutrition

PhD

Food Science and Technology
Monash University
Thesis: Degree awarded
2019 - 2023

MS

Institute of Nutrition and Food Science
University of Dhaka
Thesis: Degree awarded
2014 - 2015

BSc

Institute of Nutrition and Food Science
University of Dhaka
Thesis: Degree awarded
2010 - 2013
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2015-01-09

Understanding Basic Nutrition Components

Description: Understanding Basic Nutrition Components organized by Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID), 2015.
Organization: Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID)
2014-01-09

Design and Methods of Community Trials with the JiVitA Research Project

Description: Design and Methods of Community Trials with the JiVitA Research Project, an activity of Johns Hopkins Bangladesh, Ltd., 2014
Organization: Johns Hopkins Bangladesh
Last Updated: 2025-10-06 05:02:06
2022-10-31

21st IUFoST World Congress of Food Science & Technology

Description: 21st IUFoST World Congress of Food Science & Technology, October 31- November, 2022
Organization: World Congress of Food Science & Technology
Last Updated: 2025-10-06 05:03:40
Awards and Achievements
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Graduate Research Merit Scholarship

Monash University
Description: Graduate Research Merit Scholarship, Monash University, 2019 – 2023.
2025 Journal

Association of stress with nutrition literacy, eating behavior, and physical activity: A cross-sectional study of university students in Bangladesh.

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Journal: PLoS One
2025 Journal

Maternal knowledge, attitudes, and practices on zinc deficiency in coastal Bangladesh: A structural modelling study.

Authors: 2. Habib, M. A., Sajid, M., Sultana, M., and Hasan, T.
Journal: Preventive Medicine Reports
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Masters - 2024-25

Shishir Dhar

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Thesis Title: Knowledge, attitude and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers of infant aged less than 6 months in Noakhali District, Bangladesh: A community based cross-sectional study

Overview: Knowledge, attitude and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers of infant aged less than 6 months in Noakhali District, Bangladesh: A community based cross-sectional study

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Food Technology and Nutrition Science

Noakhali Science and Technology University