Dr. Alaa Kareem Niamah
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Dr. Alaa Kareem Niamah

Professor
Basrah University, Iraq


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Dairy Microbiology from Basrah University, Iraq

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Biography

Dr. Alaa Kareem Niamah is currently working as Associate Professor at Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, Basrah University, Iraq. He has completed his Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Dairy Microbiology from same University. He is also member of editorial board in number of journals. He also participated in several conferences and seminars. He has published 18 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
100%
Agricultural Science
62%
Microbiology
90%
Biotechnology
75%
Nutrition
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Verma, D.K., S.T.G. Al-Sahlany, A.K. Niamah, M. Thakur and N. Shah et al., 2022. Recent trends in microbial flavour compounds: A review on chemistry, synthesis mechanism and their application in food. Saudi J. Biol. Sci., 29: 1565-1576.
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  2. Verma, D.K., M. Thakur, S. Singh, S. Tripathy and A.K. Gupta et al., 2022. Bacteriocins as antimicrobial and preservative agents in food: Biosynthesis, separation and application. Food Biosci., Vol. 46. 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101594.
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  3. Mohammed, A.A. and A.K. Niamah, 2022. Identification and antioxidant activity of hyaluronic acid extracted from local isolates of Streptococcus thermophilus. Mater. Today Proceed., 60: 1523-1529.
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  4. Al-Sahlany, S.T.G. and A.K. Niamah, 2022. Bacterial viability, antioxidant stability, antimutagenicity and sensory properties of onion types fermentation by using probiotic starter during storage. Nutr. Food Sci., 52: 901-916.
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  5. Raheem, W., A. Niamah, H. Muttaleb and I. Murdas, 2021. Pesticide residue measurements in raw milk based on optical spectrum and neural networks. Egypt. J. Chem., 65: 203-208.
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  6. Niamah, A.K., S.T.G. Al-Sahlany, S.A. Ibrahim, D.K. Verma and M. Thakur et al., 2021. Electro-hydrodynamic processing for encapsulation of probiotics: A review on recent trends, technological development, challenges and future prospect. Food Biosci., Vol. 44. 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101458.
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  7. Verma, D.K., A.K. Niamah, A.R. Patel, M. Thakur, K.S. Sandhu, M.L. ChÌvez-GonzÌlez, N. Shah and C.N. Aguilar, 2020. Chemistry and microbial sources of curdlan with potential application and safety regulations as prebiotic in food and health. Food Res. Int., 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109136.
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  8. Mohammed A.A., N.A. Hussain and A.K. Niamah, 2020. Antibacterial spectrum of produced reuterin from new isolates of lactobacillus reuteri. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences 10: 134-139.
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  9. Al-sahlany, S.T.G., A. Altemimi, A. Al-Manhel, A. Niamah, N. Lakhssassi and S. Ibrahim, 2020. Purification of bioactive peptide with antimicrobial properties produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Foods, Vol. 9. 10.3390/foods9030324.
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  10. Niamah, A.K., A.J. Al-Manhel and S.T.G. Al-Sahlany, 2018. Effect microencapsulation of Saccharomyces boulardii on viability of yeast in vitro and ice cream. Carpathian J. Food Sci. Technol., 10: 100-107.
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  11. Niamah, A.K., 2018. Structure, mode of action and application of pediocin natural antimicrobial food preservative: A review. Basrah J. Agric. Sci., 31: 59-69.
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  12. Naimah, A.K., A.J.A. Al-Manhel and M.J. Al-Shawi, 2018. Isolation, purification and characterization of antimicrobial peptides produced from Saccharomyces boulardii. Int. J. Peptide Res. Ther., 24: 455-461.
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  13. Al-Manhel, A.J., A.R.S. Al-Hilphy and A.K. Niamah, 2018. Extraction of chitosan, characterisation and its use for water purification. J. Saudi Soc. Agric. Sci., 17: 186-190.
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  14. Niamah, A.K., A.A. Sahi and A.S. Al-Sharifi, 2017. Effect of feeding soy milk fermented by probiotic bacteria on some blood criteria and weight of experimental animals. Probiot. Antimicrob. Proteins, 9: 284-291.
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  15. Niamah, A.K., 2017. Physicochemical and microbial characteristics of yogurt with added Saccharomyces boulardii. Curr. Res. Nutr. Food Sci. J., 5: 300-307.
  16. Niamah, A., 2017. Physicochemical and microbial characteristics of yogurt with added Saccharomyces boulardii. Curr. Res. Nutr. Food Sci., 5: 300-307.
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  17. Naimah, A.K., A.J.Abd. Al-Manhel and M.J. Al-Shawi, 2017. Isolation, purification and characterization of antimicrobial peptides produced from Saccharomyces boulardii. Int. J. Pept. Res. Ther., 24: 455-461.
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  18. Naimah, A.K., A.J.A. Al-Manhel and M.J. Al-Shawi, 2017. Study of inhibitory spectrum of metabolic extract from Saccharomyces boulardii yeast against some food related bacteria. Pak. J. Food Sci., 27: 26-32.
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  19. Al-Manhel, A.J. and A.K. Niamah, 2017. Mannan extract from Saccharomyces cerevisiae used as prebiotic in bioyogurt production from buffalo milk. Int. Food Res. J., 24: 2259-2264.
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  20. Al-Fekaiki, D.F., A.K. Niamah and S.T.G. Al-Sahlany, 2017. Extraction and identification of essential oil from Cinnamomum zeylanicum barks and study the antibacterial activity. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 7: 312-316.
  21. Niamah, A.K., S.T.G. Al-Sahlany and A.J. Al-Manhel, 2016. Gum Arabic Uses as Prebiotic in Yogurt Production and Study Effects on Physical, Chemical Properties and Survivability of Probiotic Bacteria During Cold Storage. World Appl. Sci. J., 34: 1190-1196.
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  22. Niamah, A.K., A.A. Sahi and A.S.N. Al-Sharifi, 2016. Study the optimal conditions Bio-yogurt for production from soy milk. Kufa J. Agric. Sci., 8: 261-273.
  23. Niamah, A.K. and H.A. Alali, 2016. Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of essential oils extracted from Iraqi coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) seeds. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 7: 1511-1515.
  24. Al-Manhel, A.J., A.R.S. Al-Hilphy and A.K. Niamah, 2016. Extraction of chitosan, characterisation and its use for water purification. J. Saudi Soc. Agric. Sci., (In Press). 10.1016/j.jssas.2016.04.001.
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  25. Niamah, A., 2015. Bioactive compounds and in vitro antimicrobial activity of extracts from yellow Banana peels. Iran. J. Sci. Technol., Vol. 40. .
  26. Al-Manhel, A.J. and A.K. Niamah, 2015. Effect of aqueous and alcoholic plant extracts on inhibition of some types of microbes and causing spoilage of food. Pak. J. Food Sci., 25: 104-109.
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  27. Niamah, A.K., 2012. Detection of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in four types of milk using PCR. Pak. J. Nutr., 11: 1158-1160.
  28. Niamah, A.K., 2012. Detected of aero gene in aeromonas hydrophila isolates from shrimp and peeled shrimp samples in local markets. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 2: 634-639.
  29. Al-Hilphy, A.R.S., A.K. Niamah and A.B. Al-Temimi, 2012. Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on Buffalo Milk Homogenization and Numbers of Bacteria. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr.Eng., 2: 113-118.
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  30. Abd, A.J. and A.K. Niamah, 2012. Effect of chitosan on apple juice quality. Int. J. Agric. Food Sci., 2: 153-157.
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  31. Niamah, A.K., A.K. Al-Asady and A.M. Al-Kasy, 2011. Effect Pediococcus acidilactici culture extract on bacteria of meat and cheese. Iraqi J. Agric., 16: 339-346.
  32. Niamah, A.K., 2011. Use PCR in edification ped gen for local isolates from Pediococcus acidilactici. Basrah Scient. J. Edu. College, 37: 156-165.
  33. Niamah, A.K., 2011. Optimization of pediocin production from a local isolate of Pediococcus acidilactici and studding of its spectrum activity. Basrah Scient. J. Edu. College, 37: 130-144.
  34. Niamah, A.K., 2011. Detecting for E. coli O157:H7 in dairy products which were locally processed and found in Basra city markets. Basrah J. Agric. Sci., 1: 290-302.
  35. Al-Shatty, S.M.H., A.K.N. Al-Kuzayi and B.Y. Abdullah, 2011. The ability of Trichoderma harzianum on cleavage of cellulose of date palm leaves. J. Tikrit Agric. Sci., 11: 397-403.
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  36. Niamah, A.K., 2009. Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli isolated from fish to some antibiotics. J. Univ. Karbala, 7: 221-227.
  37. Niamah, A.K., 2008. Microbial assessment of cream manufacturing by local strains from Lactobacillus acidophilus. Basrah J. Agric. Sci., 21: 304-314.
  38. Niamah, A.K., 2007. Effect of some organic acids on storability of tomato fruits cv. super mamande. J. Univ. Karbala, 5: 143-148.
  39. Alhelfi, N. and A.K. Niamah, 2007. Survival of local isolates Lactobacillus casei in presence of bile salt and acid. J. Univ. Thi-Qar, 1: 36-41.
  40. Niamah, A.K., S.M.H. Al-Shatty and M.A. Jasim, 2006. Monitoring the quality of Silurus triostegus (HECKEL 1843) fresh and smoked stocked at room temperature. Marina Mesopotamia J., 21: 271-299.
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