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Refereed Journal Papers (Corresponding author in bold)

 

68.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Sheibani, H. I., Al-Riziqi, M. H., Mothershaw, A., Guizani, N., Bengtsson, G. 2006. Assessment of the anti-microbial activity of dried garlic powders produced by different methods of drying. International Journal of Food Properties. 9: 1-11.   

67.

Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, M., Chen, X. D. 2006. Freezing-melting process and desalination: I. review of the state-of-the-art. Separation and Purification Reviews. 35: 59-96.

66.

Rahman, M. S. 2006. State diagram of foods: Its potential use in food processing and product stability. Trends in Food Science and Technology. 17: 129-141.

65.

Rahman, M. S. 2005. Dried food properties: challenges ahead. Drying Technology. 23(4): 695-715.

64.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Zakwani, I., Guizani, N. 2005. Pore formation in apple during air-drying as a function of temperature: porosity and pore-size distribution. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85(6): 979-989.

63.

Rahamn, M. S., Salman, Z., Kadim, I. T., Mothershaw, A., Al-Riziqi, M. H., Guizani, N., Mahgoub, O., Ali, A. 2005. Microbial and physico-chemical characteristics of dried meat processed by different methods. International Journal of Food Engineering. 1(2): 1-14. 

62.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Al-Habsi, N., Al-Maskri, S., Al-Belushi, R. 2005. State diagram of freeze-dried garlic powder by differential Scanning Calorimetry and cooling curve methods. Journal of Food Science. 70(2): E135-E141.

61.

Guizani, N., Al-Busaidy, M. A., Al-Belushi, I. M., Mothershaw, A., Rahman, M. S. 2005. The effect of storage temperature on histamine production and freshness of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). Food Research International. 38: 215-222.

60.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Farsi, S. A. 2005. Instrumental texture profile analysis (TPA) of date flesh as a function of moisture content. Journal of Food Engineering. 66: 505-511.

59.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. State diagram of date flesh using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). International Journal of Food Properties. 7(3): 407-428. 

58.

Sablani, S., Kasapis, S., Rahman, M. S., Al-Jabri, A., Al-Habsi, N. 2004. Sorption isotherms and the state diagram for evaluating stability criteria of abalone. Food Research International. 37(10): 915-924.

57.

Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N., Al-Ruzeiki, M. H. 2004. D- and Z-values of microflora in tuna mince during moist- and dry-heating. Lebensm.-Wiss. U.-Technol. (Food Science and Technology). 37: 93-98.

56.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Haffar, I., Mahgoub, O., Al-Marzouki, A. S., Al-Ruzeiki, M. H., Al-Habsi, N. H., Al-Belushi, R. H. 2003. Drying rates and quality parameters of fish sardines processed using solar dryers. Journal for Scientific Research-Agricultural and Marine Sciences. 8(2): 79-86.

55.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Al-Habsi, N. 2003. Effect of convection air-drying on apparent density, porosity and moisture diffusivity of potato and apple. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 40(6): 592-596.

54.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S. 2003. Structural characteristics of freeze-dried abalone: Porosometry and Puncture test. Trans IChemE. 81(C4): 309-315.

53.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S. 2003. Using neural network to predict thermal conductivity of food as a function of moisture content, temperature and apparent porosity. Food Research International. 36(6): 617-623.

52.

Rahman, M. S. 2003. A theoretical model to predict the formation of pores in foods during drying. International Journal of Food Properties. 6(1): 61-72.

51.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S. 2003. Effect of syrup concentration, temperature and sample geometry on equilibrium distribution coefficients during osmotic dehydration of mango. Food Research International. 36(1): 65-71.

50.

Rahman, M. S., Kasapis, S., Guizani, N., Al-Amri, O. 2003. State diagram of tuna meat: freezing curve and glass transition. Journal of Food Engineering. 57(4): 321-326.

49.

Bengtsson, G. B., Rahman, M. S., Stanley, R. A., Perera, C. O. 2003. Apple rings as model for fruit drying behavior- effects of surfactant and reduced osmolality reveal biological mechanisms. Journal of Food Science. 68(2): 563-569.

48.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Al-Ruzeiqi, M. H., Guizani, N. 2002. Water adsorption isotherms of freeze-dried tuna meat. Transactions of the ASAE. 45(3): 767-772.

47.

Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N., Al-Khaseibi, M., Al-Hinai, S., Al-Maskri, S. S., Al-Hamhami, K. 2002. Analysis of cooling curve to determine the end point of freezing. Food Hydrocolloids. 16(6): 653-659.

46.

Sablani, S., Rahman, M. S. 2002. Pore formation in selected foods as a function of shelf temperature during freeze drying. Drying Technology. 20(7): 1379-1391.

45.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Amri, O., Al-Bulushi, I. M. 2002. Pores and physico-chemical characteristics of dried tuna produced by different methods of drying. Journal of Food Engineering. 53: 301-313.

44.

Bai, Y., Rahman, M. S., Perera, C. O., Smith, B., Melton, L. D. 2002. Structural changes in apple rings during convection air-drying with controlled temperature and humidity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 50(11): 3179-3185.

43.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Al-Sadeiri, D. S. 2002. Equilibrium distribution data for osmotic drying of apple cubes in sugar-water solution. Journal of Food Engineering. 52: 193-199.

42.

Maroulis, Z. B., Krokida, M. K., Rahman, M. S. 2002. A structural generic model to predict the effective thermal conductivity of fruits and vegetables during drying. Journal of Food Engineering. 52(1): 47-52.

41.

Hussain, M. A., Rahman, M. S., Ng, C. W. 2002. Prediction of pores formation (porosity) in foods during drying: Generic models by the use of Hybrid Neural Network. Journal of Food Engineering. 51(3): 239-248.

40.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Al-Ibrahim, M. A. 2001. Osmotic dehydration of potato: equilibrium kinetics. Drying Technology 19(6): 1163-1176.

39.

Rahman, M. S. 2001. Towards prediction of porosity in foods during drying: a brief review. Drying Technology. 19(1): 3-15.

38.

Bai, Y., Rahman, M. S., Perera, C. O., Smith, B., and Melton, L. D. 2001. State diagram of apple slices: glass transition and freezing curves. Food Research International. 34(2-3): 89-95.

37.

Krokida, M. K., Maroulis, Z. B., Rahman, M. S. 2001. A structural generic model to predict the effective thermal conductivity of granular foods. Drying Technology. 19(9): 2277-2290.

36.

Song, G. H., Rahman, M. S., and Perera, C. O. 2000. Diffusivity of sulphur dioxide in green banana as a function of temperature and concentration. International Journal of Food Properties. 3(2): 317-322.

35.

Kasapis, S., Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N. and Al-Aamri, M. K. S. 2000. State diagram of temperature vs. date solids obtained from the mature fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 48: 3779-3784.

34.

Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N., Al-Ruzeiki, M. H., and Al-Khalasi, A. S. 2000. Microflora changes in tuna mince during convection air drying. Drying Technology.  18(10): 2369-2379.

33.

Rahman, M. S., McCarthy, O. J. 1999. A classification of food properties. International Journal of Food Properties. 2(2): 93-99.

32.

Hussain, M. A. and Rahman, M. S. 1999. Thermal conductivity prediction of fruits and vegetables using neural networks. International Journal of Food Properties. 2(2): 121-138.

31.

Rahman, M. S., Perera, C. O., and Thebaud, C. 1998. Desorption isotherm and heat pump drying kinetics of peas. Food Research International. 30(7): 485-491.

30.

Chen, X. D., Xie, G. Z., and Rahman, M. S. 1998. Application of the distribution factor concept in correlating thermal conductivity data for fruits and vegetables. International Journal of Food Properties, 1(1): 35-45.

29.

Chen, X. D., McLellan, D. N., and Rahman, M. S. 1998. Thermal diffusivity of kiwifruit skin, flesh and core measured by a modified Fitch method. International Journal of Food Properties. 1(2): 113-119.

28.

O'Neill, M. B., Rahman, M. S., Perera, C. O., Smith, B., and Melton, L. D. 1998. Color and density of apple cubes dried in air and modified atmosphere. International Journal of Food Properties. 1(3): 197-205.

27.

Perera, C. O. and Rahman, M. S. 1997. Heat pump drying. Trends in Food Science and Technology. 8(3): 75-79.

26.

Rahman, M. S. 1997. Physical meaning and interpretation of fractal dimensions of fine particles measured by different methods. Journal of Food Engineering, 32(4): 447-456.

25.

Rahman, M. S., Chen, X. D. and Perera, C. O. 1997. An improved thermal conductivity prediction model of fruits and vegetables as a function of temperature, water content and porosity. Journal of Food Engineering, 31(2): 163-170.

24.

Parjoko, Rahman, M. S. and buckle, K. A. 1996. Osmotic dehydration kinetics of pineapple wedges using palm sugar, Food Science and Technology. 29(5/6): 452-459.

23.

Rahman, M. S., Chen, X. D., Driscoll, R. H., Potluri, P. L. and Conrad O. Perera 1996. Density, shrinkage and porosity of calamari mantle meat during air drying in a cabinet dryer as a function of water content. Journal of Food Engineering. 30(1-2): 135-145.

22.

Rahman, M. S. and Perera, C. 1996. Osmotic dehydration: A promising pretreatment for fruits and vegetables for quality improvement and process efficiency. The Food Technologist. 25(4): 144-147.

21.

Silveira, E. T. F., Rahman, M. S. and Buckle, K. A. 1996. Osmotic dehydration of pineapple: kinetics and product quality. Food Research International. 29(3-4): 227-233.

20.

Rahman, M. S. and Chen, X. D. 1995. A general form of thermal conductivity equation as applied to an apple: effects of moisture, temperature and porosity. Drying Technology, 13(8&9): 2153-2165.

19.

Rahman, M. S. and Driscoll, R. H. 1994. Freezing points of selected seafoods (invertebrates). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 29(1): 51-61.

18.

Rahman, M. S. and Driscoll, R. H. 1994. Density of fresh and frozen seafood. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 17(2): 121-140.

17.

Rahman, M. S. 1993. Specific heat of selected fresh seafood. Journal of Food Science, 58(3): 522-524 and 566.

16.

Arshad, A., Rahman, M. S. and Rahman, S. S. 1993. Validity of the 3D trajectory analysis to predict the pressure build up in a micro capillary for wide range of fluid velocities. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 58(4): 377-385.

15.

Rahman, M. S. 1992. Osmotic dehydration kinetics of food. Indian Food Industry, 11(5): 20-24.

14.

Husein, M. S., Rahman, M. S and Rahman, S. S. 1992. Prediction of pressure build up in a micro capillary due to particle deposition. Chemical Engineering Communications, 117: 433-453.

13.

Rahman, M. S. and Lamb, J. 1991. Air drying behaviour of fresh and osmotically dehydrated pineapple. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 14(3): 163-171.

12.

Rahman, M. S. and Potluri, P. L. 1991. Thermal conductivity of fresh and dried squid meat by line source thermal conductivity probe. Journal of Food Science, 56(2): 582-583.

11.

Rahman, M. S. 1991. Evaluation of the precision of the modified Fitch method for thermal conductivity measurement of foods. Journal of Food Engineering, 14(1): 71-82.

10.

Rahman, M. S., Potluri, P. L. and Varamit, A. 1991. Thermal conductivities of fresh and dried seafood powders. Transactions of the ASAE, 34(1): 217-220.

9.

Khan, M. A. and Rahman, M. S. 1991. Moisture sorption isotherms of wood and wood plastic composite (WPC). Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, 30(5 and 6): 435-440.

8.

Rahman, M. S. and Driscoll, R. H. 1991. Thermal conductivity of seafood: Calamari, Octopus and Prawn. Food Australia, 43(8): 356-360.

7.

Rahman, M. S. 1992. Thermal conductivity of four food materials as a single function of porosity and water content. Journal of Food Engineering, 15(4): 261-268.

6.

Rahman, M. S. 1991. Freezing point prediction accuracy of meat from general models. Journal of Food Engineering, 21(1): 127-136.

5.

Rahman, M. S. and Lamb, J. 1990. Osmotic dehydration of pineapple. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 27(3): 150-152.

4.

Uddin, M. S., Hawlader, M. N. A. and Rahman, M. S. 1990. Evaluation of drying characteristics of pineapple in the production of pineapple powder. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 14(5): 375-391.

3.

Rahman, M. S. and Potluri, P. L. 1990. Shrinkage and density of squid flesh during air drying, Journal of Food Engineering, 12(2): 133-143.

2.

Rahman, M. S. and Lamb, J. 1989. Kinetics of pineapple dehydration: conventional and improved methods. Regional Journal of Energy, Heat and Mass Transfer, 11(3).

1.

Rahman, M. S. and Uddin, M. S. 1987. Development of pineapple powder from dried slice. Chemical Engineering Research Bulletin, 8: 1-4.

 

Refereed Conference Proceedings

 

28.

Rahman, M. S. 2005. Foods Properties and their Measurements: Recent Advances. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Drying of Foods and Pharmaceuticals, held in Kolkata, India, 13-15 December 2005.

27.

Rahman, M. S., Salman, Z., Kadim, I. T., Mothershaw, A., Al-Riziqi, M. H., Guizani, N., Mahgoub, O., Ali, A. 2005. Microbial and physico-chemical characteristics of dried meat processed by different methods. Proceedings of Asia Pacific Drying Conference-2005 held in Kolkata, India, 13-15 December 2005. Datta, A. B., Kundu, K. M., Sinha, G. P. eds. Allied Publishers, New Delhi. p. 1107-1117. 

26.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Al-Kuseibi, Al-Habsi, N. A., Al-Belushi, R. H. 2005. Influence of shelf temperature on pore formation in garlic during freeze drying. Proceedings of Asia Pacific Drying Conference-2005 held in Kolkata, India, 13-15 December 2005. Datta, A. B., Kundu, K. M., Sinha, G. P. eds. Allied Publishers, New Delhi. p. 1097-1106. 

25.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Sheibani, H. I., Al-Riziqi, M. H., Mothershaw, A, Guizani, N., Bengtsson, G. 2005. Effects of drying methods on the anti-microbial activity of dried garlic powders. Proceedings of Asia Pacific Drying Conference-2005 held in Kolkata, India, 13-15 December 2005. Datta, A. B., Kundu, K. M., Sinha, G. P. eds. Allied Publishers, New Delhi. p. 1093-1096. 

24.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Prediction of pores in foods during processing: from regression to knowledge development from data mining (KDD) approach. Proceeding of International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF 9) held in Montpellier, France, 7-11 March 2004.

23.

Sablani, S. S., Kasapis, S., Rahman, M. S., Al-Jabri, A., Al-Habsi, N. 2004. Sorption isotherms and state diagram for evaluating stability criteria of abalone. Proceeding of International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF 9) held in Montpellier, France, 7-11 March 2004.

22.

Mothershaw, A., Rahman, M. S., Mohmed, Z., Guizani, N. Current prospects of traditional dried meat products and their safety. Proceeding of Asian-Oceania Drying Conference (ADC) in Bangkok, Thailand, 1-3 September 2003.

21.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Haffar, I., Mahgoub, O., Al-Marzouki, A. S., Al-Ruzeiqi, M. H., Al-Habsi, N. H., Al-Belushi, R. H. Drying rates and quality parameters of fish sardines processed using solar dryers. Proceeding of the 2nd Nordic Drying Conference (NDC 2003) in Copenhagen, Denmark, 25-27 June 2003.

20.

Rahman, M. S.  Overview of dried-food properties. Proceeding of the 2nd Nordic Drying Conference (NDC 2003) in Copenhagen, Denmark, 25-27 June 2003.

19.

Rahman, M. S. Innovation in food preservation and processing with their dimensions of safety. Proceeding of the International Conference of Food Safety, Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water Resources, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 24-26 March, 2003. pp. 1-9.

18.

Al-Busaidi, M. A., Al-Bulushi, I. M., Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N. The effect of storage conditions on the freshness and histamin production in Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) in the Sultanate of Oman. Proceeding of the International Conference of Food Safety, Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water Resources, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 24-26 March, 2003. pp. 1-10.

17

Rahman, M. S. Formation of pores in foods during drying and frying: a theoretical model. Proceeding of the 3rd International Symposium on Food Rheology and Structure, Zurich, Switzerland, 9-13 February, 2003; Fischer, P., Marti, I., Windhab, E. J. (eds), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich. pp. 261-265.

16

Rahman, M. S. State diagram of date flesh using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC): more than glass line and freezing curve. Proceeding of the 3rd International Symposium on Food Rheology and Structure, Zurich, Switzerland, 9-13 February, 2003; Fischer, P., Marti, I., Windhab, E. J. (eds), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich. pp. 467-468.

15

Rahman, M. S. and Sablani, S. S. Porosimetry and puncture test of freeze-dried abalone. Proceeding of the 3rd International Symposium on Food Rheology and Structure, Zurich, Switzerland, 9-13 February, 2003; Fischer, P., Marti, I., Windhab, E. J. (eds), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich. pp. 621-622.

14

Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N., Al-Ruzeiki, M. H. Change of micro flora in tuna mince during moist-heating (heating in a closed chamber) and dry-heating (air drying). IDS2002, 13th International Drying Symposium, Bejing, P. R. China, 26-30 August, 2002; In: Drying 2002. Cao, C. W., Pan, Y. K., liu, X. D., Qu, Y. X.(eds), pp. 1464-1471.

13

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S. Pore formation in foods as a function of freeze-drying temperature. IDS2002, 13th International Drying Symposium, Bejing, P. R. China, 26-30 August, 2002; In: Drying 2002. Cao, C. W., Pan, Y. K., liu, X. D., Qu, Y. X.(eds), pp. 712-719.

12

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Mahgoub, O., Al-Marzouki, A. S. Sun and solar drying of fish sardines. IDS2002, 13th International Drying Symposium, Bejing, P. R. China, 26-30 August, 2002; In: Drying 2002. Cao, C. W., Pan, Y. K., liu, X. D., Qu, Y. X.(eds), pp. 1662-1666.

11

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S. Osmotic dehydration of mango pieces of different geometries in sugar-water solutions: equilibrium distribution data and models. IDS2002, 13th International Drying Symposium, Bejing, P. R. China, 26-30 August, 2002. In: Drying 2002. Cao, C. W., Pan, Y. K., liu, X. D., Qu, Y. X.(eds), pp. 1006-1013.

10

Rahman, M. S. 2001. Mechanism of pore formation in foods during drying: present status. Proceedings of the Eight International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF-8), Peubla, Mexico, April 9-13, 2000. Welti-Chanes, J., Barbosa-Canovas, G. V., Aguilera, J. M. (eds.), Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. pp. 1111-1116. 

9

Rahman, M. S. and Perera, C. O. 1997. Evaluation of the GAB and Norrish models to predict water sorption isotherms of foods. Seventh International Congress on Engineering and Food, 13-17 April 1997, Brighton, England (Proceeding pages: A101-A104).

8

Chen, X. D., Pirini, W.  A., McLellan, D. N., Stevenson, M. J., Chong, L. V. and Rahman, M. S. 1997. Thermal diffusivity of kiwifruit components (skin, flesh & core) and the making of kiwifruit leather. IPENZ 97, February, Wellington, Vol. 2, p. 73-77.

7

Rahman, M. S. and Perera, C. O. 1997. Industrial applications of heat pump drying in the processing of food and biologically-active materials. Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 15-18 December 1997, Volume 1, p. 370-379.

6

Rahman, M. S. 1996. Fractal dimensions to characterize fine food particles by different methods. CHEMECA ‘96, 30 September - 2 October 1996, Sydney, Australia. p. 123-128.

5

Rahman, M. S., Arshad, A., Rahman, S. S. 1996. Characterization of particle deposition in a micro capillary using pressure drop and fractal analysis. CHEMECA ‘96, 30 September - 2 October 1996, Sydney, Australia. p. 153-158.

4

Rahman, M. S. and Perera, C. O. 1996. Effect of pre-treatment on air drying rate and thin layer drying kinetics of fresh cherry.  Presented in the 10th International Drying Symposium (IDS'96), Poland, 30 July to 2 August, 1996. Strumillo, C. and Pakowski, Z. eds. Lodz Technical University, Lodz, Poland. p. 1053-1060.

3

Rahman, M. S., Chen, X. D. and Driscoll, R. H. 1995. Desorption isotherm of squid meat at 15oC. CHEMECA 95, Adelaide, Australia. p. 139-142.

2

Rahman, M. S., Chen, X. D., Driscoll, R. H. and Potluri, P. L. 1995. The effect of water content on the density, shrinkage and porosity of calamari mantle meat during air drying. CHEMECA 95, Adelaide, Australia. p. 149-154.

1

Rahman, M. S., Arshad, A. and Rahman, S. S. 1994. Control of fines migration-A key problem in petroleum production industry. SPE formation damage control symposium, 9-10 February, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA (SPE paper no. 27362).

 

Journal Editor/Editorial Board Member

 

2004-date

Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Food Engineering, published by Berkeley Electronic Press, Berkeley, CA.

2005

One of the Editors for the special issue of the journal Drying Technology “Quality of Dried Food and Biomaterials”. Volume 23, Number 4. p. 695-999.

1996-date

Initiated and serving as Founding Editor for the International Journal of Food Properties published by Marcel Dekker, New York

2003-date

Member, Food Engineering Series Board, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York

1999-2003

Member, Food Engineering Series Editorial Board, Aspen Publishers, Maryland

 

 

Books

 

 

 

6.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman (one of the Editors), M. S., Datta, A., Mujumdar, A. 2003. Handbook of Food and Bioprocess Modeling Techniques. Marcel Dekker, New York (in preparation).

5.

Rahman, M. S. 2003. Food Properties: Users’ Handbook. ORK, Dhaka, Bangladesh (in preparation)

4.

Hui, Y. H., Culbertson, J. D., Duncan, S., Guerrero-Legarreta, I., Li-Chan, E. C. Y., Ma, C. Y., Manley, C. H., McMeekin, T. A., Nip, W., Nollet, L. M. L., Rahman, M. S., Toldra, F., Xiong, Y. L. (Eds.). 2005. Handbook of Food Science (4 Volumes, 4000 pages), CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.

3.

Rahman, M. S. (Editor) 2003. Manual De Conservacion De Los Alimentos, ACRIBIA, Spain [Translation of the Handbook of Food Preservation in Spanish]

2.

Rahman, M. S. (Editor) 1999. Handbook of Food Preservation. Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY (USA), 824 pages. Secured bestsellers in 2003 from Publisher.

1.

Rahman, M. S. (Author) 1995. Food Properties Handbook. CRC Press, Inc. (USA), 528 pages. Secured bestsellers in 2002 from Publisher

 

 

Book Chapters

 

25.

Rahman, M. S. 2005. Mechanical properties of foods. In: Food Engineering. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems. Barbosa-Canovas, G. V. ed. UNESCO Publishing, Paris. p.87-104.

24.

Rahman, M. S. 2005. Mass-volume-area-related properties of foods. Engineering Properties of Foods. Third Edition. Rao, M. A., Rizvi, S. S. H., Datta, A. K. eds. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. p.1-39.

23.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Drying of Fish and Seafood.  In: Handbook of Industrial Drying. Third Edition. Mujumdar, A. S. ed. Marcel Dekker, New York (in press).

22.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Mechanical properties of foods. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems. UNESCO and EOLSS Publishers, Oxford.

21.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Thermal processing. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems. UNESCO and EOLSS Publishers, Oxford.

20.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Food preservation. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems. UNESCO and EOLSS Publishers, Oxford.

19.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Dehydration. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems. UNESCO and EOLSS Publishers, Oxford.

18.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S. 2003. Thermodynamics of refrigerants. In: Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering. Heldman, D. ed. Marcel Dekker, New York . p. 1048-1054.

17.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S. 2002. Measurement of water activity by electronic sensors. In: Current Protocols in Food Analytical Chemistry (CPFA). John Wiley & Sons, New York. p. A2.5.1-A2.5.4.

16.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Guizani, N., Labuza, T. P., Lewicki, P. P. 2001. Direct manometric determination of vapor pressure. In: Current Protocols in Food Analytical Chemistry (CPFA). John Wiley & Sons, New York. p. A2.4.1-A2.4.6.

15.

Sablani, S., Rahman, M. S., and Labuza, T. P. 2001. Measurement of water activity using isopiestic Methods. In: Current Protocols in Food Analytical Chemistry (CPFA). John Wiley & Sons, New York. p. A2.3.1-A2.3.10.

14.

Rahman, M. S. 2001. Thermophysical properties of Foods. In: Advances in Food Refrigeration. Sun, D. ed. Leatherhead Food Research Association, Surrey, England. p. 70-109.

13.

Sablani, S., Rahman, M. S., and Al-Habsi, N. 2000. Moisture Diffusivity in Foods during Drying. In: Drying Technology in Agriculture and Food Sciences. Mujumdar, A. S. ed. Oxfore/IBH(ND) and SciPub, New York. p. 35-60.

12.

Rahman, M. S., and Labuza, T.  P.  1999. Water activity and food preservation. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 339-382.

11.

Rahman, M. S.  (1999) Purpose of food preservation and processing. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 1-10.

10.

Rahman, M. S., and Perera, C. O. (1999) Drying and food preservation. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 173-216.

9.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Glass transition and other structural changes in foods. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 75-94.

8.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Light and sound in food preservation. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 669-686.

7.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Food preservation by freezing. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 259-284.

6.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Postharvest handling of foods of animal origin. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 47-74.

5.

Gamage, T. V., and Rahman, M. S. (1999) Postharvest handling of foods of plant origin. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 11-46.

4.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) pH in food preservation. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 383-396.

3.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Irradiation preservation of foods. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 397-420.

2.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Nitrites in food preservation. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 421-436.

1.

Rahman, M. S. (1999) Preserving foods with electricity: ohmic heating. in Handbook of Food Preservation (Rahman, M. S. ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY. p. 521-532.

 

 

Conference/Workshop Papers

 

43.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Kharusi, N. S. Z., Kasapis, S., Al-Marhubi, I. M. 2006. Thermal transition of unroasted and roasted date pits obtained using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). International Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing Technology, Muscat, 9-11 May 2006.

42.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Kharusi, N. S. Z., Khan, J. A. 2006. Chemical composition of roasted date pits. International Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing Technology, Muscat, 9-11 May 2006.

41.

Al-Kharousi, L., Rahman, M. S., El-Mardi, O. 2006. Bisir artificial ripening. International Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing Technology, Muscat, 9-11 May 2006.

40.

Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, M., Chen, X. D. 2006. Present status and future prospect of freezing-melting process. Short course on MSF, Middle East Desalination Research Center, Muscat, 17-19 April 2006 (Guest lectures).

39.

Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, M., Chen, X. D. 2006. Freezing-Melting (FM) process and desalination: Review on present status and future prospect. International Conference Economic Incentives and Water Demand Management held in SQU, Muscat, 18-22 March 2006. Proceeding pages: 280-290.

38.

Rahman, M. S. 2005. Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) for measuring structural properties of food. Seminar presented at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, 12 August 2005.

37.

Al-Sheibani, H., Al-Rizeiqi, M., Rahman, M. S., Mothershaw, A., Guizani, N. 2005. Assessment of the anti-microbial activity of dried garlic powders produced by different methods of drying. Food Safety Workshop, Ministry of local Municipality, Environmental and Water Resiurces, Muscat, 2 February, 2005.

36.

Guizani, N., Al-Busaidy, M. A., Al-Riqisi, M. H., Al-Belushi, I. M., Rahman, M. S. 2005. The effect of storage temperature on selected quality and safety aspects of Yellofin tuna (Thunnus albacares). International Conference on Postharvest Technology and Quality Management in Arid Tropics held in Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 31 January-2 February 2005 (Proceeding: p 95-97).

35.

Al-Waili, N. S., Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S. 2005. Moisture adsorption isotherm of freeze-dried garlic powders. International Conference on Postharvest Technology and Quality Management in Arid Tropics held in Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 31 January-2 February 2005 (Proceeding: p 91-93).

34.

Al-Kharousi, L., Rahman, M. S., El-Mardi, O. 2005. Artificial ripening of mature date: effects of temperature and relative humidity. International Conference on Postharvest Technology and Quality Management in Arid Tropics held in Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 31 January-2 February 2005 (Proceeding: p 84-86).

33.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Sheibani, H. I., Al-Riziqi, M. H., Mothershaw, A., Guizani, N., Bengtsson, G. 2005. Effects of drying methods on the anti-microbial activity of dried garlic powders. International Conference on Postharvest Technology and Quality Management in Arid Tropics held in Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 31 January-2 February 2005 (Proceeding: p 41-43).

32.

Sablani, S. S., Kasapis, S., Rahman, M. S. 2004. Dried food products: evaluating stability criteria, International Workshop and Symposium on Industrial Drying, Mumbai, India, 20-23 December 2004.

31.

Rahman, M. S. 2004. Opportunities to add value to Omani primary produce. Workshop on Strengthening MAF-SQU Collaboration, 20-21 December, 2004, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat.

30.

Sablani, S. S., Kasapis, S., Rahman, M. S., Al-Jabri, A., Al-Habsi, N. 2003. Glass transition and water activity concepts for evaluating stability criteria of abalone. 5th International Food Convention IFCON 2003, 5-8 December, 2003, Mysore, India.

29.

Rahman, M. S. Food quality- an Overview. Proceedings of Workshop on Food Safety and Quality. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 13-14 December 2003. p. 9-12.

28.

Sablani, S. S., Consolacion, F., Rahman, M. S. Food processing, packaging and properties measurement related facilities. Proceedings of Workshop on Food Safety and Quality. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 13-14 December 2003. p. 13-19.

27.

Al-Haddabi, M., Ahmed, M., Rahman, S. Potential for using produced water in oil industry for irrigation purposes: likely impacts on soil properties. International Conference on Soil and Groundwater Contamination & Clean-up in Arid Countries, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 20-23 January 2003.

26.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Guizani, N., Kasapis, S., Al-Riziki, M., Khan, H., Khan, A. Structural changes of biological materials during drying: a framework of developing quality fish products. SQU Annual Research Conference, Muscat, May 4, 2002.

25.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Kasapis, S., Guizani, N., Al-Belushi, R., Al-Mugheiry, M., Al-Maskari, S. Enhancement of quality and storage stability of dried abalone using freeze-drying. SQU Annual Research Conference, Muscat, May 4, 2002.

24.

Kasapis, S., Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N., Al-Aamri, M., Al-Marhoobi, I. M. A. Dates: a fruit of promise for the food industry. SQU Annual Research Conference, Muscat, May 4, 2002.

23.

Rahman, M. S. Characterizing porous media and knowledge development from data mining. Workshop Modeling in Soil and Groundwater Systems, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, January 19-23, 2002.

22.

Rahman, M. S. Demonstration of PoreMaster-60 and Data Mining Software. Workshop Modeling in Soil and Groundwater Systems, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, January 19-23, 2002.

21.

Rahman, M. S., Hussain, M. A. Prediction of structural changes in foods by formation of pores during drying: data mining and KDD approach. The second symposium of Model-IT 2001, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 9-13 December 2001.

20.

Bengtsson, G. B., Rahman, M. S. Modelling multi-mechanism drying behavior in food. The second symposium of Model-IT 2001, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 9-13 December 2001.

19.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Amri, O., Al-Bulushi, I. M. Density and pore size distribution of dried tuna produced by different methods of drying. Conference of Food Engineering (CoFE 2001), Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, 4-9 November 2001.

18.

Rahman, M. S. 2001. Implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) in the food industry: approach and strategy. The 2nd Food Safety Seminar, Crown Plaza Hotel Muscat, Muscat, 17 January 2001.

17.

Rahman, M. S. 2001. Water quality management in food industry. Water Quality Management Workshop. College of Agriculture, Sultan Qaboos University, January 13-17, 2001.

16.

Rahman, M. S. 2000. Handling and processing of seafood. Presented in the workshop on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) organized by the Fisheries and Marines Science Center at Al-Bustan, Muscat, 23 September-4 October, 2000.

15.

Rahman, M. S. 2000. Mechanism of pore formation in food during drying. Presented a seminar to the College of Agriculture, SQU, March 5.

14.

Waliuzzaman, A., Fletcher, G., Rahman, M. S., and Perera, C. O. 1999. The microflora changes in fish mince during heat pump dehumidifier drying. Presented at the 10th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Sydney, Australia, 3-8 October, 1999.

13.

Perera, C. O., and Rahman, M. S. 1999. Novel drying technologies for sensitive foods and pharmaceutical products. Presented at the 10th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Sydney, Australia, 3-8 October, 1999.

12.

O’Neill, M., Melton, L. D., Smith, B. G., Rahman, M. S., and Perera, C. O. 1999. Current methods of cell wall polysaccharide extraction permit excessive degradation of pectic polysaccharides. Presented at the 10th World Congress, Sydney, 3-8 October, 1999.

11.

Bengtsson, G., Rahman, M. S., Stanley, R., and Perera, C. O. 1998 Effect of specific pretreatment on the drying behaviour of apple rings. New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology & The Nutrition Society of New Zealand Conference (Nelson ‘98), Nelson, New Zealand, July 1-3, 1998.

10.

Rahman, M. S., and Perera, C. O. 1998. Potential of foods and bio-active materials drying in modified atmosphere heat pump. New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology & The Nutrition Society of New Zealand Conference (Nelson ‘98), Nelson, New Zealand, July 1-3, 1998.

9.

O’Neill, M. B., Rahman, M. S., Smith, B. G., and Melton, L. D. 1998. Control of oxidative browning in modified atmosphere drying. New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology & The Nutrition Society of New Zealand Conference (Nelson ‘98), Nelson, New Zealand, July 1-3, 1998.

8.

Rahman, M. S. 1998. Food properties as a key for food industry. Food Tech Industrial Exhibition, Auckland, New Zealand, 6-8 October, 1998.

7.

Rahman, M. S., Arshad, A. and Rahman, S. S. 1996. Characterization of particle deposition in a micro capillary using pressure drop and fractal analysis. CHEMECA ‘96, 30 September - 2 October, 1996, Sydney, Australia.

6.

Rahman, M. S. and Perera, C. O. 1995. Osmotic dehydration: a promising future for the fruit and vegetable processing industries. Paper presented at the joint AIFST/NZIFST conference held in 15-19 May, 1995, Auckland.

5.

Rahman, M. S. 1995. Applications of fractal in food processing and preservation. Paper presented at the joint AIFST/NZIFST conference held in 15-19 May, 1995, Auckland.

4.

Rahman, M. S., Arshad, A. and Rahman, S. S. 1994. Prediction of critical condition for fines migration-a key problem in petroleum production industry, Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference, 7-10 November, Melbourne, Australia.

3.

Rahman, M. S. and Rahman, S. S. 1994. Development of acidizing kinetics and its applications to planning and optimization of stimulation jobs for pacoota sandstone reservoir. Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference, 7-10 November, Melbourne, Australia.

2.

Husein, M., Rahman, M. S. and Rahman, S. S. 1992. Factors affecting particle bridging in porous media. SPE formation damage symposium, 10-15 May, 1992, Bali, Indonesia.

1.

Rahman, M. S. and Potluri, P. L. 1991. Thermal conductivity prediction of food materials during drying and cooking: a general correlation. Conference of Food Engineering 1991, Chicago, IL, USA.

 

Popular Articles/Extension Bulletins

 

8.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S. 2005. Guest Editorial. Special issue: quality of dried foods and biomaterials. Drying Technology. 23(4): 693.

7.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Kharusi, N. 2004. Date coffee? Potential of date pits: functionality and health benefits. Horizon. 20 October (issue 35): p5.

6.

Sablani, S. S., Rahman, M. S., Al-Habsi, N., Al-Belushi, R., Al-Ruzeiqi, M., Mahgoub, O., Al-Marzouki, A. 2004. Drying of fish and seafood. Poster presentation. CAMS Fisherman’s Day, 13 April, 2004.

5.

Rahman, M. S. 2003. How safe is our food? Establishing standards for food safety. Horizon. 10 November: p4.

4.

Rahman, M. S., Al-Maskri, S., Al-Habsi, N., Al-Belushi, R. 2003. Date processing and quality assessment. Poster presentation. CAMS Farmer’s Day, 2 February 2003.

3.

Rahman, M. S. 2000. All About Food! Emerging food preservation and processing technologies. Mirat Al-J’ama (SQU Magazine). Issue 49: 5-8.

2.

Rahman, M. S. 1998. Editorial. International Journal of Food Properties. 1(1): v-vi.

1.

Perera, C. O., and Rahman, M. S. 1997. Fresh is the best. Food Technology in New Zealand. 32(6): 9-12.

 

 

Reports/Thesis/Proceedings

 

33.

Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S. S., Guizani, N., Al-Jabri, S., Al-Shukeiry, A., Al-Hinai, Al-Mugheiry, M., Al-Belushi, M. 2003. Proceedings of Workshop on Food Safety and Quality. 13-14 December 2003, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat.

32.

Rahman, M. S., Guizani, N., Khan, H., Sablani, S., Kasapis, S., Khan, J., Al-Ruziqi. 2003. Structural changes of biological materials during drying: a framework of developing quality fish products from raw agricultural materials from Sultanate of Oman. Final report, SQU Internal (IG/AGR/FOOD/00/02).

31.

Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, M., Chen, X. D. 2003. Assessment of the innovative freezing-melting process for desalination of sea water in the Gulf countries. Project No. 98-BS-032A. Draft Report, Middle East Desalination Research Center, Al Khuwair, Muscat. November 2003.

30.

Gaafar, O. M., Sablani, S., Rahman, M. S., Haffar, I., Ampratwum, D. B., Al-Marzouki, A. A. S., Al-Kharousi, L. et al. 2002. Effects of processing on the quality of local dried fish sardines and its utilization as animal feed. Progress Report, National Fisheries Fund, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Muscat. March 2002.

29.

Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, M., Chen, X. D. 2001. Assessment of the innovative freezing-melting process for desalination of sea water in the Gulf countries. Project No. 98-BS-032A. First Progress Report, Middle East Desalination Research Center, Al Khuwair, Muscat. December, 2001.

28.

Shayya, W. H., Ampratwum, D., Rahman, M. S., Sablani, S., Perret, J., and Al-Mula, Y. 2000. BAE Department Self-Evaluation Report. Sultan Qaboos University Report. 70pp.

27.

Rahman, M. S., and Guizani, N. 1999. Report on a visit to the Marine Sciences and Fisheries Centre of Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Al Bustan on October 18, 1999: Exploring the facilities and identifying the potential areas of collaboration. Sultan Qaboos University Report. 14 pp.

26.

Lallu, N.; Osman, S.; Roberts, Y.; Madhikarmy, S.; Wiklund, C.; McLeod, D.; Rahman, S.; Bell, W.; Billing, D.; Burdon, J.  March 1999:  Ready to Eat 1998.  Report to Zespri Int Ltd:  Project No. 115/98.  HortResearch Client Report No. 1999/182, Contract No. 3895, 85pp.

25.

Rahman, M. S., and Lallu, N. 1999. Development of fruit softening models. HortResarch Internal Report.

24.

Rahman, M. S., and Perera, C. O. 1998. Evaluation of the potential for fish smoking by using heat pump drying: Phase 1 Feasibility assessment and recommendations. Report to CJ Exports and Imports Ltd., PO Box 3280, Apia, Samoa.

23.

Rahman, M. S. and Young, H. 1998. Optimization of volatile compounds recovery system from milk powder for GC/MS. HortResearch Internal Report.

22.

Stanley, R.; Rahman, S.; and Perera, C.  (1998).  Multi-component Foods – Improved shelf-life Phase 1 Feasibility Assessment and Recommendations.  Report to New Zealand Association of Bakers (Inc.) Contract No. 4034.  HortResearch Client Report No.  #98/166.

21.

Pereral, C. O., and Rahman, M. S. (1997) Determination of equilibrium moisture curves of Kava powder. Fresa Export, Tonga, HortRresearch Client Report No. #97/282.

20.

Perera, C. O., and Rahman, M. S. (1997) Improvements in Tongan Vanilla Processing, Report to Friendly Island Marketing Cooperation Ltd (FIMCO), Tonga, HortRresearch Client Report No. #97/212.

19.

Perera C.O. and Rahman, M. S. August (1997) Heat pump drying of mandarin segments. Lab report, Horticulture and Food Research Institute, New Zealand.

18.

Perera, C. O., and Rahman, M. S. (1997) Heat pump drying of witch fish, Report to Talaford Sea Products Ltd., Richmond, Nelson, HortResearch Client Report No. #97/84.

17.

Rahman, M. S. (1997) Attending 7th International Congress on Engineering and Food in Brighton 13-17 April 1997, Commonwealth Science Council, England, HortResearch Client Report No. #97/115.

16.

Perera, C. O., and Rahman, M. S. (1997) Confidential report on Echinacea drying, Report to Hewlynn Farms, Napier, HortResearch Client Report No. #97/113.

15.

Perera, C. O. and Rahman, M. S. (1997) Vanilla bean curing and drying using a heat pump dehumidifier. Primary Produce Export Ltd., Nuku’alofa, Tonga, HortResearch Client Report No. #97/42.

14.

Perera, C. O. and Rahman, M. S. (1996) Heat pump drying of pine cones. Report to Carter Holt Harvey Ltd., Rotorua. HortResearch Client Report No. #96/237.

13.

Rahman, M. S. (1995) Glass transition of osmo-air dried fruits and vegetables. HortResearch Client Report No. #96/78.

12.

Rahman, M. S. (1995) Report of the visit to Wattie Frozen Food’s Plant at Christchurch (Preliminary assessment of the plant). HortResearch Client Report No. #95/20.

11.

Rahman, M. S. and Rahman, S. S. (1993) Measurement of permeability by pulse technique for very tight rocks. Centre for Petroleum Engineering, University of New South Wales, Australia.

10.

Rahman, S. S., Rahman, M. M., Le, Q. V., Farag, S., Rahman, M. S. and Lollback, P. (1993) Increase in production rate by removing formation damage in wells in Australian oil and gas fields (PN1481). Energy Research and Development Corporation (ERDC), Australia.

9.

Rahman, M. S. (1992) Thermophysical properties of seafoods. Ph. D thesis, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of New South Wales, Australia.

8.

Rahman, M. S. (1987) Design of a methanol gas lamp. Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET, Dhaka.

7.

Rahman, M. S. (1985) Water activity measurement of foods: a review. Department of Food Science, University of Leeds, England.

6.

Rahman, M. S. (1985) Design of an extrusion process. Department of Food Science, University of Leeds, England.

5.

Rahman, M. S. (1985) Study of osmotic and air drying of pineapple. M. Sc. thesis, Department of Food Science, University of Leeds, England.

4.

Rahman, M. S. (1984) Density and viscosity of pineapple juice. Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET, Bangladesh.

3.

Rahman, M. S. (1984) Dehydration of pineapple and characteristics of dried pineapple powder. M. Sc. Thesis, Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET, Bangladesh.

2.

Rahman, M. S. (1983) Development of an experimental set up for vibration mixed reactor. B. Sc.  Eng. thesis. Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka.

1.

Rahman, M. S. (1983) Design of solar refrigeration plant. B. Sc. Eng. design project. Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka.

 

 

 
 
 
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