*Sana'a – Media Office of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment*

*Tuesday, October 20, 2026*

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment - Sana’a University held a seminar to review a Master’s thesis proposal submitted by researcher Manal Ahmed Abdullah Humeid. Titled "Development of Polyphenol-Rich Functional Chocolate from Local Yemeni Ingredients," the session was held as part of the department’s ongoing academic and scientific graduate activities.
The proposal defense was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Khaled Humeid, Main Supervisor, and Prof. Jalal Ahmed Fadhl, Co-Supervisor and Head of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition.
The advisory and examination committee comprised:
- Prof. Adnan Al-Qubati
- Prof. Amer Amer
- Prof. Abdulmageed Bajash
- Prof. Mohammed Raweh
- Prof. Khaled Qasem
- Prof. Hassan Al-Dubaee
- Prof. Ahmed Al-Samawi.
During the session, the researcher presented her research proposal, outlining the study's objectives, significance, methodology, literature review, theoretical framework, hypotheses, and proposed analytical tools. The presentation highlighted the scientific and methodological foundations for developing a polyphenol-rich functional chocolate product using local Yemeni raw materials.
Committee members provided scholarly feedback and constructive recommendations to strengthen the conceptual framework and methodological approach of the thesis. At the conclusion of the session, the committee approved the research proposal, commending the researcher's efforts and emphasizing the importance of functional food development and value-added processing of indigenous ingredients.
The committee underscored the value of applied research exploring local food resources to create innovative products, supporting food science research and opening avenues to study the nutritional and functional properties of developed foods under current national conditions.
This seminar aligns with the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment’s commitment to advancing scientific research and graduate programs. By encouraging applied research focused on local resources and community needs, the faculty aims to enrich scientific knowledge and support the university’s role in addressing national developmental and nutritional priorities.
The session was attended by several faculty members, researchers, and graduate students.

*Summary:*
The Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Faculty of Agriculture - Sana’a University reviewed a Master’s thesis proposal by researcher Manal Humeid on developing polyphenol-rich functional chocolate using local Yemeni ingredients, which was approved by the examination committee.