Journal of Microbiology Research

Journal of Microbiology Research aims to publish all the latest and outstanding research articles, reviews and letters in all areas of major importance to techniques of microbiology and applied research. It publishes high quality research and review papers on novel aspects of microbiology, including environmental, food, agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary, soil, water and biodeterioration.


Amin Olaimat

PhD Student, Department of Food Science/University of Manitoba, Canada

Research Areas

"Microbiology and Food Safety

Publications: Journals

[1]  Amin N. Olaimat, Richard A. Holley (2014). Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella by combinations of oriental mustard, malic acid and EDTA. Journal of Food Science (Accepted).
[2]  Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Amin N. Olaimat, Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad R. Shaker, Noor Zein Elabedeen, Richard A Holley (2014). Use of acetic and citric acids to control Salmonella Typhimurium in tahini (Sesame Paste), Food Microbiology 42:102-108.
[3]  Anas Al-Nabulsi, Reyad Shaker, Tareq Osaili, Mahmoud Al-Taani, Amin Olaimat and Richard Holley (2014). Sensory evaluation of flavored soymilk-based yogurt: a comparison between Jordanian and Malaysian consumers. Journal of Food Science and Engineering 4:27-35.
[4]  Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad R. Shaker, Amin N. Olaimat, Amita Attlee, Murad A. Al-Holy, Noor Zein Elabedeen, Richard A. Holley (2013). Survival of E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria innocua in Tahina (sesame paste). Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment 11 (3&4):303-306.
[5]  Amin N. Olaimat and Richard A. Holley (2013). Effects of changes in pH and temperature on the inhibition of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes by allyl isothiocyanate. Food Control 34(2):414-419.
[6]  Tareq M. Osaili, Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Reyad R. Shaker, Amin N. Olaimat, Ziad Jaradat, Richard A. Holley (2013). Thermal inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken shawirma (Gyro). International Journal of Food Microbiology 166(1):15-20.
[7]  Amin N. Olaimat, Richard A Holley (2012). Factors influencing the microbial safety of fresh produce: a review. Food Microbiology 32(1):1-19.
[8]  Marta Lara-Lledo, Amin Olaimat, R.A. Holley (2012). Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes on bologna sausages by an antimicrobial film containing mustard extract or sinigrin. International Journal of Food Microbiology 156(1):25-31.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad R. Shaker, Amin N. Olaimat, Amita Attlee, Murad A. Al-Holy, Noor Zein Elabedeen, Richard A. Holley (2013). Survival of E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria innocua in Tahina (sesame paste). 8th Dubai International Food Safety Conference, Dubai, UAE, November 17-19, 2013 (Poster).
[2]  Amin N. Olaimat, Babak Sobhi and Richard A Holley. 2013. Influence of temperature, glucose and iron on glucosinolate (sinigrin) degradation by Salmonella and L. monocytogenes. 8th Annual International FoodHACCP Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, November 4-8, 2013 (Poster).
[3]  Amin N. Olaimat, Babak Sobhi and Richard A Holley. 2013. Degradation of sinigrin by Salmonella or L. monocytogenes and activity of myrosinase-like action at different pH values. Functional Foods and Natural Health Products Graduate Research Symposium 2013. Winnipeg/MB, Canada, March 22, 2013. (Oral presentation).
[4]  Amin N. Olaimat, Babak Sobhi and Richard A Holley. 2013. Effect of glucose concentration on sinigrin degradation by Pediococcus pentosaceus at 10 and 25˚C. Functional Foods and Natural Health Products Graduate Research Symposium 2013. Winnipeg/MB, Canada, March 22, 2013 (Oral presentation).
[5]  Marta Lara-Lledo, Amin Olaimat, R.A. Holley. 2012. Development of an active film containing mustard extracts to inhibit pathogenic and spoilage bacteria in cooked-cured meat products. IAPRI World Packaging Conference, San Luis Obispo/CA, USA June 17-21, 2012 (Oral presentation).
[6]  Amin N. Olaimat and Richard A Holley. 2012. Effects of changes in pH and temperature on the inhibition of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes by allyl isothiocyanate. Functional Foods and Natural Health Products Graduate Research Symposium 2012. Winnipeg/MB, Canada, June 4-6, 2012 (Oral presentation).