Asgar Ali

Currently a professor in post-harvest physiology and technology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Prof Asgar is the founding director of the Centre of Excellence for Post-harvest Biotechnology. With a range of students under his guidance and supervision, Prof Asgar has laid the groundwork for pioneering and innovative research in the field of edible coatings and films for post-harvest biology. Additionally, he is involved in the progress of science within post-harvest biology as an associate editor of the Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology and a member of the editorial advisory board of the Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences.

His experience spans from the physiology and biochemistry of fruits and vegetables to the field of post-harvest technology. Primarily the isolation and characterisation of bioactive compounds extracted from fruits and vegetables as well as their effect on human health and well-being. Additionally, the analysis of physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Expertise in post-harvest quality and shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.