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Dr. Arua (Kingsley) Kalu is a Food Science and Nutrition lecturer at the School of Science, Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia. Before joining WSU, he was a casual lecturer at UNSW, Sydney, Australia, where he completed his PhD. He has several years of teaching experience in the Department of Food Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Nigeria. In the past, he has also worked with Australia's George's Institute for Global Health FoodSwitch Programme as a Data Analyst/Consultant and with Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in Nigeria. Kingsley received prestigious awards from Africa (Tertiary Education Award), UNSW, the American Nutrition Society, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and was previously a nominee for the Prestigious Schmidt Science Fellowship. He received his Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Technology and Master's in Public Health (Human Nutrition) from Abia State University and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Also, he completed a Postgraduate Certification in Nutrition Epidemiology with Harvard University (EdX online) in collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria. He has published his research outputs in top-tier peer-reviewed Nutrition journals and has presented his work at various international conferences. Also, he is a reviewer for a number of Nutrition Journals and an editorial board member for both America and Australia Nutrition Societies. He was recently nominated as Vice President II, AOAC International (South Pacific West Group) and serves as the Chair for Nutrition Society Australia (Sydney Regional Group). His research focus includes exploring the role of diet in eye and cognitive health, bioavailability studies, and food & Nutrition security and underutilized legumes. He currently supervises Masters and PhD students in his field.
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Qualifications
Master of Public Health, University of Ibadan
Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)
External positions
Sydney Regional Chair, Nutrition Society of Australia
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Carotenoid bioaccessibility in food-grade Bigels: Impact of hydrogel:Oleogel ratio and 3D printing
Fernandes, A. S., Jacob-Lopez, E., Zepka, L. Q., de Rosso, V. V. & Roca, M., 30 Apr 2026, In: Food Chemistry. 509, 148579.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Current Status of Microalgae-based Food Products: Future Trends of Functional Ingredients
Nörnberg, M. L., Schetinger, L. C., do Nascimento, T. C., Pinheiro, P. N., Caetano, P. A., Jacob-Lopes, E. & Zepka, L. Q., 2026, In: Recent Patents on Biotechnology. 20, 3, p. 307-324 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing the Future of Food: Challenges to Innovation in Microalgae-Derived Blue Protein Systems
Schetinger, L. C., do Nascimento, T. C., Nörnberg, M. L., Lugcheer, C. R., Vieira, D. S., Zepka, L. Q. & Jacob-Lopes, E., Mar 2026, In: Sustainable Food Proteins. 4, 1, e70057.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Environmental factors influencing cultivation
Schneider, A. T., Machado, R. L. S., Dutra, D. A., Grutzmacher, A. J. D. L., Dias, R. R., Deprá, M. C., Zepka, L. Q. & Jacob-Lopes, E., 1 Jan 2026, Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation. Elsevier, p. 101-122 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Environmentally Friendly Extraction Process of Pitanga Carotenoids via Ionic Liquids as a New Alternative Towards Azo Dye Replacement
Neves, B. V., de Souza Mesquita, L. M., Nass, P., Jacob-Lopes, E., Zepka, L. Q., Braga, A. R. C. & De Rosso, V. V., May 2026, In: Processes. 14, 10, 1601.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Snapshot of eating patterns, physical activity, body weight and food security in Western Sydney post COVID-19 lockdown dataset
Mekanna, A., Kalu, A. K. & Li, L., Western Sydney University, 21 Aug 2025
DOI: 10.26183/2ntc-2b34, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/b1db38807e2111f0bbf0c16ab69fc572
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