Awa Fanny Massounga Bora, Ph.D.

Northeast agricultural University

Manhattan , Kansas, United States of America

About

Dr. Awa Fanny Massounga Bora is a highly qualified food engineer with a passion for research and innovation. She earned her PhD in Food Engineering from Northeast Agricultural University in 2018, where she specialized in food processing and formulation techniques. Her research focused on developing sustainable methods for food production, with an emphasis on improving the nutritional value and sensory characteristics of food products. After completing her doctoral studies and Postdoctoral research, Dr. Bora joined Axiota, a leading Animal Science technology company in the United States, as a scientist, working on microbial solutions to improve castle health. In this role, she was responsible for leading research projects focused on new product development and improving existing ones. She utilized her expertise in food engineering and formulation to develop innovative methods to improve processes, resulting in more sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the company. Prior to joining Axiota, Dr. Bora also gained valuable experience as a postdoctoral researcher at Northeast Agricultural University. During this time, she worked on several research projects related to food engineering, including developing new techniques for food production and exploring the potential of natural food additives. Her work has been published in numerous scientific journals and has been presented at international conferences. Dr. Bora's expertise extends beyond food engineering, as she also has a strong background in chemistry, biology, and nutrition. This multidisciplinary knowledge allows her to approach research from different perspectives and contribute to a wide range of projects. In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Dr. Bora is also a dedicated mentor and educator. She has supervised and trained several undergraduate and graduate students, helping them develop their skills and knowledge in food engineering. Overall, Dr. Awa Fanny Massounga Bora is a highly accomplished food engineer with a strong track record in research and industry. She continues to be a driving force in the field, using her expertise and passion to contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions in the food industry.

Publications

Development and characterization of omega-3-rich flaxseed oil microcapsules and evaluation of its stability and release behavior in probiotic millet yogurt

Powder Technology / Sep 01, 2023

Kouamé, K. J. E.-P., Bora, A. F. M., Liu, Y., Yu, X., Sun, Y., Hussain, M., Md, M., Coulibaly, I., Li, X., & Liu, L. (2023). Development and characterization of omega-3-rich flaxseed oil microcapsules and evaluation of its stability and release behavior in probiotic millet yogurt. Powder Technology, 427, 118739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118739

New insights into functional cereal foods as an alternative for dairy products: A review

Food Bioscience / Oct 01, 2023

Kouamé, K. J. E.-P., Bora, A. F. M., Li, X., Liu, L., Coulibaly, I., Sun, Y., & Hussain, M. (2023). New insights into functional cereal foods as an alternative for dairy products: A review. Food Bioscience, 55, 102840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102840

The influence of MPL addition on structure, interfacial compositions and physicochemical properties on infant formula fat globules

Food Research International / Jun 01, 2023

Liu, Y., Liu, L., Liu, S., Sun, M., Jiao, Y., Chai, J., Bi, L., Fanny Massounga Bora, A., Li, X., Zhang, X., Liu, B., Cheng, J., Ma, C., & Li, J. (2023). The influence of MPL addition on structure, interfacial compositions and physicochemical properties on infant formula fat globules. Food Research International, 168, 112769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112769

Interfacial compositions of fat globules modulate structural characteristics and lipolysis of its model emulsions during in‐vitro digestion

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture / Apr 17, 2023

Sun, Y., Liu, S., Ma, S., Sun, L., Li, X., Liu, L., Ma, C., Fanny, M. B. A., Jiao, Y., & Bi, L. (2023). Interfacial compositions of fat globules modulate structural characteristics and lipolysis of its model emulsions during in‐vitro digestion. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 103(9), 4668–4675. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12591

Development and characterization of probiotic (co)encapsulates in biopolymeric matrices and evaluation of survival in a millet yogurt formulation

Journal of Food Science / Nov 28, 2022

Kouamé, K. J. E., Bora, A. F. M., Li, X., Sun, Y., Tian, S., Hussain, M., Liu, L., & Coulibaly, I. (2022). Development and characterization of probiotic (co)encapsulates in biopolymeric matrices and evaluation of survival in a millet yogurt formulation. Journal of Food Science, 88(1), 9–27. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16375

Development, characterization and probiotic encapsulating ability of novel Momordica charantia bioactive polysaccharides/whey protein isolate composite gels

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules / Jan 01, 2023

Bora, A. F. M., Kouame, K. J. E.-P., Li, X., Liu, L., Sun, Y., Ma, Q., & Liu, Y. (2023). Development, characterization and probiotic encapsulating ability of novel Momordica charantia bioactive polysaccharides/whey protein isolate composite gels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 225, 454–466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.097

Interaction between whey protein and soy lecithin and its influence on physicochemical properties and in vitro digestibility of emulsion: A consideration for mimicking milk fat globule

Food Research International / Jan 01, 2023

Ma, Q., Ma, S., Zhao, Y., Sun, M., Li, X., Liu, L., Zhang, X., Sun, Y., Fanny Massounga Bora, A., Tian, S., Zhang, Q., & Leng, Y. (2023). Interaction between whey protein and soy lecithin and its influence on physicochemical properties and in vitro digestibility of emulsion: A consideration for mimicking milk fat globule. Food Research International, 163, 112181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112181

New insights into the bioactive polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoids isolated from bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and their relevance for nutraceutical and food application: A review

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules / Mar 01, 2023

Bora, A. F. M., Kouame, K. J. E.-P., Li, X., Liu, L., & Pan, Y. (2023). New insights into the bioactive polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoids isolated from bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and their relevance for nutraceutical and food application: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 231, 123173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123173

Effects of egg yolk lecithin/milk fat globule membrane material ratio on the structure and stability of oil-in-water emulsions

LWT / Oct 01, 2022

Yu, X., Zhao, Y., Sun, M., Liu, L., Li, X., Zhang, X., Sun, Y., Bora, A. F. M., Li, C., Leng, Y., & Jiang, S. (2022). Effects of egg yolk lecithin/milk fat globule membrane material ratio on the structure and stability of oil-in-water emulsions. LWT, 168, 113891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113891

Novel trends and opportunities for microencapsulation of flaxseed oil in foods: A review

Journal of Functional Foods / Dec 01, 2021

Kouamé, K. J. E.-P., Bora, A. F. M., Li, X., Sun, Y., & Liu, L. (2021). Novel trends and opportunities for microencapsulation of flaxseed oil in foods: A review. Journal of Functional Foods, 87, 104812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2021.104812

Physicochemical and Functional Characterization of Newly Designed Biopolymeric-Based Encapsulates with Probiotic Culture and Charantin

Foods / Nov 03, 2021

Massounga Bora, A. F., Li, X., & Liu, L. (2021). Physicochemical and Functional Characterization of Newly Designed Biopolymeric-Based Encapsulates with Probiotic Culture and Charantin. Foods, 10(11), 2677. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10112677

Enhanced In Vitro Functionality and Food Application of Lactobacillus acidophilus Encapsulated in a Whey Protein Isolate and (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Conjugate

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry / Sep 09, 2021

Massounga Bora, A. F., Li, X., Liu, L., & Zhang, X. (2021). Enhanced In Vitro Functionality and Food Application of Lactobacillus acidophilus Encapsulated in a Whey Protein Isolate and (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Conjugate. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 69(37), 11074–11084. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c02158

Covalent conjugation of whey protein isolate hydrolysates and galactose through Maillard reaction to improve the functional properties and antioxidant activity

International Dairy Journal / Mar 01, 2020

Zhang, X., Li, X., Liu, L., Wang, L., Massounga Bora, A. F., & Du, L. (2020). Covalent conjugation of whey protein isolate hydrolysates and galactose through Maillard reaction to improve the functional properties and antioxidant activity. International Dairy Journal, 102, 104584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2019.104584

Antioxidant activity of Cheddar cheese during its ripening time and after simulated gastrointestinal digestion as affected by probiotic bacteria

International Journal of Food Properties / Jan 01, 2019

Chen, P., Liu, L., Zhang, X., Massounga Bora, A. F., Li, X., Zhao, M., Hao, X., & Wang, Y. (2019). Antioxidant activity of Cheddar cheese during its ripening time and after simulated gastrointestinal digestion as affected by probiotic bacteria. International Journal of Food Properties, 22(1), 218–229. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2019.1579836

Biofermented okara is a potential nutraceutical: Evaluation of functional characteristics

Journal of Food Processing & Technology / Jan 01, 2018

Gupta, S., & Chen, W. N. (2018). Biofermented okara is a potential nutraceutical: Evaluation of functional characteristics. Journal of Food Processing & Technology, 09. https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7110-c7-095

Improved Viability of Microencapsulated Probiotics in a Freeze-Dried Banana Powder During Storage and Under Simulated Gastrointestinal Tract

Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins / Sep 19, 2018

Massounga Bora, A. F., Li, X., Zhu, Y., & Du, L. (2018). Improved Viability of Microencapsulated Probiotics in a Freeze-Dried Banana Powder During Storage and Under Simulated Gastrointestinal Tract. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 11(4), 1330–1339. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-018-9464-1

Effect of exopolysaccharides-producing strain on oxidation stability of DHA micro algae oil microcapsules

Food Bioscience / Jun 01, 2018

Liu, L., Qu, X., Li, X., Massounga Bora, A. F., Chen, P., Wang, H., & Wang, C. (2018). Effect of exopolysaccharides-producing strain on oxidation stability of DHA micro algae oil microcapsules. Food Bioscience, 23, 60–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2018.02.010

Application of microencapsulation for the safe delivery of green tea polyphenols in food systems: Review and recent advances

Food Research International / Mar 01, 2018

Massounga Bora, A. F., Ma, S., Li, X., & Liu, L. (2018). Application of microencapsulation for the safe delivery of green tea polyphenols in food systems: Review and recent advances. Food Research International, 105, 241–249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.11.047

Effect of microencapsulation with Maillard reaction products of whey proteins and isomaltooligosaccharide on the survival of Lactobacillus rhamnosus

LWT / Nov 01, 2016

Liu, L., Li, X., Zhu, Y., Massounga Bora, A. F., Zhao, Y., Du, L., Li, D., & Bi, W. (2016). Effect of microencapsulation with Maillard reaction products of whey proteins and isomaltooligosaccharide on the survival of Lactobacillus rhamnosus. LWT, 73, 37–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2016.05.030

The effects of Lactobacillus plantarum combined with inulin on the physicochemical properties and sensory acceptance of low-fat Cheddar cheese during ripening

International Dairy Journal / Apr 01, 2021

Zhang, X., Hao, X., Wang, H., Li, X., Liu, L., Yang, W., Zhao, M., Wang, L., & Massounga Bora, A. F. (2021). The effects of Lactobacillus plantarum combined with inulin on the physicochemical properties and sensory acceptance of low-fat Cheddar cheese during ripening. International Dairy Journal, 115, 104947. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2020.104947

Regulating the lipid droplet interface based on milk fat globule membrane and milk proteins to improve lipid digestion of model infant formula emulsion

Food Hydrocolloids / Jan 01, 2024

Pan, Y., Liu, S., Li, J., Hussain, M., Bora, A. F. M., Li, X., Liu, L., Liu, W., Li, L., Zhu, B., & Zhou, W. (2024). Regulating the lipid droplet interface based on milk fat globule membrane and milk proteins to improve lipid digestion of model infant formula emulsion. Food Hydrocolloids, 146, 109187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.109187

Novel trends and challenges in fat modification of next-generation infant formula: Considering the structure of milk fat globules to improve lipid digestion and metabolism of infants

Food Research International / Dec 01, 2023

Ma, Q., Zhang, X., Li, X., Liu, L., Liu, S., Hao, D., Bora, A. F. M., Kouame, K. J. E.-P., Xu, Y., Liu, W., & Li, J. (2023). Novel trends and challenges in fat modification of next-generation infant formula: Considering the structure of milk fat globules to improve lipid digestion and metabolism of infants. Food Research International, 174, 113574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113574

Recent Advances for Encapsulating Spore Forming and Non-Spore Forming Probiotic Bacteria: Applications in Functional Food Products

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2022

Kouamé, K. J. E.-P., Bora, A. F. M., Li, X., Sun, Y., Hussain, M., Liu, L., Coulibaly, I., & Md, M. (2022). Recent Advances for Encapsulating Spore Forming and Non-Spore Forming Probiotic Bacteria: Applications in Functional Food Products. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4236058

Education

Northeast Agricultural University

PhD, Food Engineering / December, 2018

Harbin

Experience

Axiota, USA

Scientist

Northeast Agricultural University

Postdoctoral Researcher / March, 2019April, 2023

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