Dr. Ali Khoddami

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ali Khoddami is a lecturer in Food Nutrition Science at the University of Sydney, where he has been since 2020 after previously serving as a research fellow from 2016 to 2020. He obtained his BSc in Agricultural Engineering (Food Science Technology) from Azad University in Isfahan in 2001, then earned a Master's in Food Technology from University Putra Malaysia in 2009, and completed his Ph.D. in Agriculture (Food Chemistry) at the University of Sydney in 2016. With extensive expertise in food feed chemistry, sustainable crop production, and climate change, Khoddami has led multiple research projects investigating new food product development and the quality of various crops under changing environmental conditions. His main research interests include Climate Change, Sustainable Crop Production, and Value Addition of Agricultural Food Waste. He coordinates and teaches several core units in food quality, processing, and future foods, and supervises PhD and Honours projects, addressing diverse topics related to sustainable poultry production and the biochemical characteristics of Australian native grains.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney

Worked on various research projects funded by governmental and agricultural bodies, focusing on food science and agricultural advancements.

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Teaching and supervising students in Food Nutrition Science, focusing on food quality and innovation in agricultural products.

Awards

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Good Mentor Award

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Faculty of Science Learning and Teaching Award for Early Career Teacher of the Year

Courses

Food Product Development Food Quality Safety Food Processing Value Adding Future Foods Food Water Security

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.