Dr. Vincent Nyau

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Dr. Vincent Nyau
Assistant Dean Postgraduates
Senior Lecturer
Food Science and Nutrition
Email
vnyau@unza.zm
Phone
+260

Biography

Academic Qualifications:
  • Ph.D (Nutraceuticals) – University of Cape Town
  • MSc. (Food Technology, major in Post-harvest and Food Preservation Engineering) - University of Ghent/Leuven
  • Complementary Degree (Food Technology) – University of Ghent/Leuven
  • B.F.S.T (Bachelor of Food Science and Technology) – University of Zambia

Dr. Vincent Nyau is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Zambia. He joined the University of Zambia in 2006 as a Lecturer and rose through the ranks to his current position of Senior Lecturer. Dr. Nyau has expertise in food processing, post-harvest technologies, and nutraceuticals. He has a demonstrated experience in project leadership and implementation, staff supervision, coordination and facilitation of workshops and training programs, and has participated in several consultancy and research work in the Department.

Research Interests

Dr. Nyau’s broader research interests are in the areas of post-harvest technologies, food processing and nutraceuticals. The current focus is on exploring plant based foods for possible nutraceutical potential (health promoting properties). Working with collaborators from the University of Cape Town, Dr.

Publications

  • Taonga Chirwa-Moonga, Toose Muzungaile, Neleya Siyumbano, Himoonga Bernard Moonga, Vincent Nyau. Nutrient Composition of Raw and Steamed, Green and Purple Sweet Potato Leaf Varieties (Ipomoea batatas). Journal of Medicinally Active Plants, 9 (4), 253-261 (2020)
  • Malama, F., Nyau, V., P Marinda, P. and K Munyinda K. Effect of Sprouting on Selected Macronutrients and physical Properties of four Zambian Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) Varieties. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 8(5): 238-243, (2020).
  • Nyau, V., Mwelwa-Zgambo, L., Chirwa-Moonga, T., Nthani, D., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. Some nutritional and physical properties of different Zambian market classes of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea). Journal of Food Research, 9 (1), 34-40, (2020).
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. Profiling of phenolic compounds in sprouted common beans and bambara groundnuts, Journal of Food Research, 6(6): 74-82, (2017).
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. Domestic cooking effects of bambara groundnuts and common beans in the antioxidant properties and polyphenol profiles, Journal of Food Research, 6(2): 24-37, (2017).
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. Screening Different Zambian Market Classes of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) for Antioxidant Properties and Total Phenolic Profiles. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 4(4): 230-236, (2016).
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS Identification of Polyphenolic Phytochemicals in Different Market Classes of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, 8(4): 1-11, (2015)
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. Antioxidant activities of Bambara groundnuts as determined by DPPH and FRAP assays. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 3(1): 7-11, (2015).
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Farrant J. Idenfication of Nutraceutical Phenolic Compounds in Bambara Groundnuts (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) by HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS . British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 6(1): 77 - 85, (2015).
  • Nyau V. Nutraceutical perspectives and utilization of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). A review. African Journal of Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 14(7): 9483 – 9496, (2014).
  • Nyau V., Mwanza E.P., Moonga H.B. and Madeleen H. Physico-Chemical Qualities of Honey Harvested from Different Beehive Types in Zambia. African Journal of Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 13(2): 7415 – 7427, (2013).
  • Nyau V., Nguzi A.K., Hikeezi D.M., and Hachibamba T. Potential Food Safety Hazards associated with process steps in the manufacture of Gouda Cheese in Zambia. Zambia Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(1): 47 – 50, (2009).
  • Nyau V., Prakash, S., Rodrigues, J. and Brandt, W.F. Polyphenol contents and DPPH free radical scavenging activity of Bambara groundnuts (Vignea subterranean). Conference proceedings of the 8th Society for Free Radical Research – Africa (SFRR), East London International Convention Center, South Africa, organized by Walter Susulu University (17 – 19 the August, 2011).
  • Moonga H. B. Nyau V., Chirwa T., Banda M. Studies into the Development of Whey-Fruit Juice/Pulp Based Beverage. National Science and Technology Council Symposium, Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia. (18th November, 2010)
  • Nyau V. and Coosemans J. (2007) Use of Imazalil, Pyrimethanil and Thiabendazole to control Fusarium subglutinans causing Post Harvest spoilage on pineapple fruit. Conference proceedings of the First International Multi-Discipline Conference on recent advances in research Pages 177 – 180. Published by the University of Zambia Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies (26th and 27th September 2007).
  • Nyau V., Mukuma M.M., Shindano J., Moonga B.H., Hachibamba T., and Nyambe L.M. (2008). Module IV: Milk Processing and Handling in a Manual: Husbandry and Economics of Dairy Cattle, Goats and Milk Processing, pages 175 - 232. University of Zambia, Animal Science Department, First Edition, ISBN 978-998-22-020-0.