Shamsudeen Sanusi Nassarawa

About

Dr. Shamsudeen Sanusi Nassarawa is a Nigerian academic and researcher in Food Science and Technology, currently serving as a Lecturer at Bayero University Kano.

His research focuses on postharvest physiology, food preservation, and the quality of horticultural crops during storage. He has published widely in high-impact journals and contributed to academic books, including the Handbook of Postharvest Handling and Storage of Food Crops (2024).

Dr. Nassarawa has received several academic awards and research grants and has held multiple administrative roles within his institution. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology and is recognized for his contributions to advancing food quality, safety, and sustainable food systems.

Employment

• Bayero University Faculty of Agriculture

Education

• Zhejiang University Ph.D
  2019 - 2023
• Federal University of Technology Akure M.Tech Food science and technology
  2015 - 2017
• Kano University of Science and Technology B.Tech （Hon）Food science and technology
  2010 - 2015
• Kano State University of Technology

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (7)

• Glycine betaine: A non-toxic approach to enhancing postharvest quality and physiology of fruits and vegetables
  Journal of Stored Products Research 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102726
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• Effect of carbon dioxide on anthocyanins and sucrose synthesis of red onion (Allium cepa L.) during post-harvest storage
  International Journal of Food Science and Technology 2024 DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.17584
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• Pharmacological Properties of Citrus Fruit
  2024 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-8699-6_6
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• Conventional and Emerging Techniques for Detection of Foodborne Pathogens in Horticulture Crops: a Leap to Food Safety
  Food and Bioprocess Technology 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s11947-021-02730-y
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• Edible films and coatings based on chitosan with essential oils for anti-microbial food packaging application
  RIVISTA ITALIANA DELLE SOSTANZE GRASSE 2021
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• Effect of Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the Quality of Fruits and Vegetables During Postharvest Period: a Review
  Food and Bioprocess Technology 2021 DOI: 10.1007/s11947-020-02534-6
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• Ethylene biosynthesis and signal transduction are enhanced during accelerated ripening of postharvest tomato treated with exogenous methyl jasmonate
  Scientia Horticulturae 2021 DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.109965
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