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Outstanding Contribution Award

Charmaine Lloyd
RMIT University, Australia, Australia

Charmaine Lloyd
Affiliation RMIT University
Country Australia
Scopus ID 10341029700
Documents 20
Citations 235
h-index 10
Subject Area Food Safety and Quality Control
Event International Food Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-8593-7043

Charmaine Lloyd is a researcher at RMIT University, Australia, whose work spans food safety, antimicrobial resistance, and health science education.[1] She is recognised through the Outstanding Contribution Award at the International Food Scientist Awards.

Abstract

This article presents the research profile of Charmaine Lloyd in connection with the Outstanding Contribution Award. Her work addresses antimicrobial resistance in food systems, residue management in food animals, and innovative approaches to teaching microbiology and health science. Bibliometric indicators and selected publications are summarised to illustrate the scope and relevance of her contributions [1].

Keywords

Food safety, quality control, antimicrobial resistance, disinfectant resistance, egg surface microbiology, food animal residues, work-integrated learning, science communication.

Introduction

Food safety depends on understanding how microorganisms persist in production environments and how resistance determinants spread. Charmaine Lloyd, affiliated with RMIT University, contributes to this field through microbiological research and policy-relevant analysis. Her ORCID record lists her scholarly outputs and collaborations [2]. The International Food Scientist Awards recognise individuals whose work advances food science and related disciplines.

Research Profile

Lloyd’s research profile centres on food safety and quality control, with attention to antimicrobial resistance and public health. According to Scopus, she has authored 20 documents that have received 235 citations, with an h-index of 10 [1]. Her publications appear in applied microbiology, food science, and education journals, reflecting both laboratory-based and interdisciplinary work.

Research Contributions

Her contributions can be grouped into the following areas:

  • Antimicrobial and disinfectant resistance: A 2026 study in Applied Microbiology examines understudied bacteria on egg surfaces and their potential to carry genes encoding resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants [3].
  • Food animal policy: A 2024 article in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology discusses residue and resistance in food animals as a policy concern in Southeast Asia [4].
  • Science education and communication: A 2023 paper in Microbiology Australia reports students’ perspectives on a podcast-based assignment for communicating about infections and vaccines [5].
  • Work-integrated learning: A 2025 article in the International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning describes a scaffolded model for industry partner engagement in a health science degree.

Publications

Selected publications include the following:

  • Lloyd, C. et al. (2026). Understudied bacteria on egg surfaces may harbor genes encoding resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants. Applied Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol6100125
  • Sundram, P., Lloyd, C., & Eri, R. (2024). Addressing residue and resistance in food animals: a policy imperative in Southeast Asia. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.17063
  • Lloyd, C., Apputhurai, P., & Al-Rubaie, A. (2023). Students’ perspectives on a podcast-based assignment exercise. Microbiology Australia. https://doi.org/10.1071/ma23038
  • Beasy, K. et al. (2023). Advancing a hydrogen economy in Australia: Public perceptions and aspirations. SSRN (preprint). https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4526902

Research Impact

The impact of Lloyd’s work is reflected in citation metrics and in the practical relevance of her topics. Research on resistance genes in food-associated bacteria informs surveillance and sanitation practices, while policy-oriented analysis of residues supports regulatory discussion in Southeast Asia [4]. Her educational research contributes to teaching practices that prepare students for professional and public communication roles [5].

Award Suitability

The Outstanding Contribution Award at the International Food Scientist Awards recognises sustained scholarly contribution. Lloyd’s record in food safety, her peer-reviewed output, and her collaborative and interdisciplinary engagement are consistent with this criterion [1].

Conclusion

Charmaine Lloyd’s research addresses food safety, antimicrobial resistance, and science education, supported by a documented publication and citation record. Her work provides a relevant basis for recognition under the Outstanding Contribution Award.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Charmaine Lloyd, Author ID 10341029700. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=10341029700
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Charmaine Lloyd (ORCID iD 0000-0001-8593-7043). ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8593-7043
  3. Lloyd, C., Fahriani, M., Weston, E., Dardamanis, T., Tong, H., Grando, D., Eri, R., Dulull, N., Manning, T., & Mowlaboccus, S. (2026). Understudied bacteria on egg surfaces may harbor genes encoding resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants. Applied Microbiology, 6(10).
    https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol6100125
  4. Sundram, P., Lloyd, C., & Eri, R. (2024). Addressing residue and resistance in food animals: A policy imperative in Southeast Asia. International Journal of Food Science & Technology.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.17063
  5. Lloyd, C., Apputhurai, P., & Al-Rubaie, A. (2023). Students’ perspectives on a podcast-based assignment exercise, while learning to communicate about infections and vaccines. Microbiology Australia.
    https://doi.org/10.1071/ma23038
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