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Dr. Awika's broad interest is in developing technologies that maximize the ability of food to protect humans against chronic disease. His research focuses on the chemistry behind the behavior and properties of specific micro (polyphenols) and macro (starch and proteins) food constituents derived from grains. The interactions of the starch and proteins with the polyphenols, and how these interactions affect the rheological and biologically relevant properties of the molecules are of interest. How the structure of the polyphenols can be used to predict and manipulate their chemical behavior and function in food systems, as well as predict their interactions relevant inflammatory response in biological models is a major area of focus.
Dr. Awika's research involves multidisciplinary and international collaborations with geneticists, nutritional biochemists, agronomists, plant breeders, among others, from around the world.
education and training
- Ph.D. in Cereal Chemistry, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2003
- B.S. in Food Science, Egerton University - (Nakuru, Kenya) 1996
selected publications
Academic Articles72
- Ravisankar, S., Dizlek, H., & Awika, J. M. (2021). Changes in extractable phenolic profile during natural fermentation of wheat, sorghum and teff.. Food Res Int. 145, 110426-110426.
- Patrignani, M., Brantsen, J. F., Awika, J. M., & Conforti, P. A. (2021). Application of a novel microwave energy treatment on brewers' spent grain (BSG): Effect on its functionality and chemical characteristics.. Food Chem. 346, 128935-128935.
- Herrman, D. A., Brantsen, J. F., Ravisankar, S., Lee, K., & Awika, J. M. (2020). Stability of 3-deoxyanthocyanin pigment structure relative to anthocyanins from grains under microwave assisted extraction.. Food Chem. 333, 127494-127494.
- Ravisankar, S., Queiroz, V., & Awika, J. M. (2020). Rye flavonoids - Structural profile of the flavones in diverse varieties and effect of fermentation and heat on their structure and antioxidant properties.. Food Chem. 324, 126871-126871.
- Rudd, J. C., Devkota, R. N., Ibrahim, A. M., Baker, J. A., Baker, S., Sutton, R., ... Graybosch, R. A. (2019). ‘TAM 204’ Wheat, Adapted to Grazing, Grain, and Graze-out Production Systems in the Southern High Plains. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13(3), 377-382.
Books1
- Taylor, J., & Awika, J. M. (2017). Gluten-Free Ancient Grains: Cereals, Pseudocereals, and Legumes: Sustainable, Nutritious, and Health-Promoting Foods for the 21st Century.
Chapters3
- Awika, J., Ojwang, L., & Girard, A. (2018). CHAPTER 14. Anthocyanins, Deoxyanthocyanins and Proanthocyanidins as Dietary Constituents in Grain Products. Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis. 305-331. Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Taylor, J., & Awika, J. M. (2017). Future Research Needs for the Ancient Grains. Gluten-Free Ancient Grains. 297-328. Elsevier.
- Awika, J. M. (2017). Sorghum: Its Unique Nutritional and Health-Promoting Attributes. Gluten-Free Ancient Grains. 21-54. Elsevier.
Conference Papers5
- Awika, J. M., Yang, L., & Ojwang, L. (2011). Effect of sorghum flavonoid composition on biomarkers of chemoprevention. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 241,
- Yang, L., Allred, K. F., Allred, C. D., Awika, J. M., Dykes, L., & Dykes, L. (2011). Phytoestrogenic activity of sorghum with different flavonoid compositions. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 241,
- Awika, J. M. (2011). Major Cereal Grains Production and Use around the World. ACS Symposium Series. 1089, 1-13.
- Awika, J. M. (2011). Sorghum Flavonoids: Unusual Compounds with Promising Implications for Health. ACS Symposium Series. 1089, 171-200.
- Awika, J. M., Dykes, L., Gu, L. W., Rooney, L. W., & Prior, R. (2004). Effect of processing on molecular weight distribution and antioxidant properties of sorghum proanthocyanidins.. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 228, U248-U248.
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Principal Investigator5
awards and honors
- Dean's Outstanding Achievement Award for Interdisciplinary Research conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) - for Interdisciplinary Research Team 2015
recent teaching activities
- FSTC305 Fundamental Baking Instructor
- FSTC401 Food Product Development Instructor
- FSTC485 Directed Studies Instructor
- FSTC491 Research Instructor
- FSTC631 Food Carbohydrates Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations
- Kent, Mitchell Allen (2020-08). Assessment of Novel Sorghum Kernel Characteristics and Functionality. (Master's Thesis)
- Kent, Mitchell Allen (2020-07). Assessment of Novel Sorghum Kernel Characteristics and Functionality. (Master's Thesis)
- Ravisankar, Shreeya (2019-12). INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF CEREAL-PULSE FLAVONOID COMBINATIONS ON THEIR BIOAVAILABILITY. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Ravisankar, Shreeya (2019-08). INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF CEREAL-PULSE FLAVONOID COMBINATIONS ON THEIR BIOAVAILABILITY. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Teferra, Tadesse Fikre (2019-05). Effect of Combining Highly Digestible Protein and Waxy Starch Traits on Sorghum Endosperm Functionality and Protein Digestibility. (Doctoral Dissertation)
Email
awika@tamu.edu
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Awika
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Soil & Crop Science; 2474 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2474
USA
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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