🎉 Congratulations to the Winners of Our Food Science Research Showcase 2025! 🎉

We’re proud to announce the outstanding projects and winners from this year’s undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) research presentations!

🥇 PG Winner

Ian Mak En Kai (NUS)

“Elucidating the Impact of Different Sources of Higher Protein Intakes with a Healthy Dietary Pattern on the Gut Microbiota-Derived Metabolic Profile in Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial”

🥇 UG Winners (Tie)

Shirmaine Tay Sok Ching (NUS)

“Screening and Understanding the Virulence of Cronobacter sakazakii in Zebrafish Larvae Following Random Mutagenesis”

Serphine Lau Su Fang & Ondrea Lim Kia Tong (TP)

“Evaluation of Alternative Ingredients as Functional Substitutes for Cocoa Powder in UHT Beverages”

🥈 UG First Runner-Up

Amelia Wong Sein Nei , Tricia Pua Lek Jun, Bertram Tan Yi Wei & Jotham Goh Hao Bang (SP)

“Application of Binary Medium Chain Triglycerides in Plant-Based Meat Development”

👏 A big shoutout to all other participants:

Law Dan Qi (SIT), Lavonne Low Yen Qing (NUS), Tay Siang Hong (NUS), Manfred Ku (NUS) — your contributions added immense value to the event!

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed panel of judges:

Undergraduate Judges :

• Ms. Lew Wan Peng (Friesland Campina)
• Ms. Valerie Tham (Kerry)
• Dr. Shaun Sim (SIFBI, A*STAR)

Postgraduate Judges :

• Dr. Aaron Thong (SIFBI, A*STAR)
• Dr. Ong Mei Horng (ARTC, A*STAR)
• Dr. Tan Siow Ying (Vista Innovate)

And of course, our deep appreciation to the Council Members for their continued guidance and support:

Dr. Alvin Loo, Ms. Grace Yip, Mr. Richard Khaw, Ms. Tan Ai Tsing, Dr. Ng Sek Yeo

Thank you all for making this event a success and for championing innovation in food science. We look forward to more exciting breakthroughs ahead!