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Dr Mo Li BFoodTech(Hons), PhD

Senior Research Officer in Postharvest Technology

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Agriculture and Environment

I am a research officer working at the Massey AgriTech Partnership, College of Sciences. I completed my PhD in Postharvest Technology at Massey University. My research focuses on applying nondestructive optical techniques and advanced machine learning methods to solve industrial problems in the horticulture sector. My PhD focused on predicting kiwifruit storage potential by developing mathematical predictive models based on nondestructive measurements of the same fruit. I am particularly interested in visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, laser backscattering imaging and optical coherent tomography (OCT). I am also currently investigating the performance of consumer scale sensors for fruit quality prediction.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: RA2.12a, Riddet Complex A
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Food Technology (Honours) - Massey University (2011)
  • Doctor of Philosphy - Massey University (2017)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Nondestructive techniques; Fruit Quality; Storage prediction; Machine learning; Data mining

Thematics

Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Biological Sciences (060000):
Engineering (090000):
Horticultural Crop Growth and Development (070601): Horticultural Production (070600):
Plant Biology (060700): Plant Physiology (060705):
Post Harvest Horticultural Technologies (incl. Transportation and Storage) (070605)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 6 6
Team Member 1 1

Research Outputs

Journal

Li, M., Pullanagari, R., Yule, I., & East, A. (2022). Segregation of ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit for storage potential using Vis-NIR spectroscopy. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 189
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Xiao, X., & Li, M. (2022). Fusion of data-driven model and mechanistic model for kiwifruit flesh firmness prediction. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 193
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Mahilum, H., Li, M., & Heyes, J. (2022). Postharvest curing and storage of New Zealand-grown potato cultivars (‘Moonlight’ and ‘Nadine’) for the fresh export market. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. 50(2-3), 162-177
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
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Yang, Z., Li, M., East, AR., & Zude-Sasse, M. (2021). Application of absorption and scattering properties obtained through image pre-classification method using a laser backscattering imaging system to detect kiwifruit chilling injury. Foods. 10(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Rivera, S., Franklin, D., Nowak, E., Hallett, I., Kolenderska, S., . . . East, A. (2021). Use of optical coherence tomography and light microscopy for characterisation of mechanical properties and cellular level responses of ‘Centurion’ blueberries during weight loss. Journal of Food Engineering. 303
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M., Urbanska, M.
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Pullanagari, RR., & Li, M. (2020). Uncertainty assessment for firmness and total soluble solids of sweet cherries using hyperspectral imaging and multivariate statistics. Journal of Food Engineering. 289
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
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Garhwal, AS., Pullanagari, RR., Li, M., Reis, MM., & Archer, R. (2020). Hyperspectral imaging for identification of Zebra Chip disease in potatoes. Biosystems Engineering. 197, 306-317
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
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Garhwal, AS., Pullanagari, R., Li, M., Bailey, D., Reis, M., & Archer, R. (2019). Spectral separations of potatoes and honey. Food New Zealand. 19(3), 9-11
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Landahl, S., East, AR., Verboven, P., & Terry, LA. (2019). Optical coherence tomography—A review of the opportunities and challenges for postharvest quality evaluation. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 150, 9-18
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Qian, Z., Shi, B., Medlicott, J., & East, A. (2018). Evaluating the performance of a consumer scale SCiO™ molecular sensor to predict quality of horticultural products. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 145, 183-192
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Pranamornkith, T., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2017). Quantitative prediction of post storage ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit attributes using at harvest Vis-NIR spectroscopy. Journal of Food Engineering. 202, 46-55
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Verboven, P., Buchsbaum, A., Cantre, D., Nicolaï, B., Heyes, J., . . . East, A. (2015). Characterising kiwifruit (Actinidia sp.) near skin cellular structures using optical coherence tomography. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 110, 247-256
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Mohamed, S., Li, M., Flint, S., Palmer, J., & Fletcher, GC. (2012). Effect of water activity and temperature on the germination and growth of Aspergillus tamarii isolated from "Maldive fish". International Journal of Food Microbiology. 160(2), 119-123
[Journal article]Authored by: Flint, S., Li, M., Palmer, J.
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Thesis

Li, M. (2017). Developing non-destructive techniques to predict ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit storability. (Doctoral Thesis) Li, M. (2017). Developing non-destructive techniques to predict ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit storability. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Li, M.
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Conference

Yang, Z., Baranyai, L., Regen, C., Li, M., East, AR., & Zude-Sasse, M.Non-destructive analysis of absorption and reduced scattering coefficients of green and golden kiwifruit. Acta Horticulturae. (pp. 499 - 504). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Yang, Z., Li, M., Baranyai, L., East, A., Regen, C., & Zude-Sasse, M. (2019, October). Absorption and Reduced scattering coefficients of kiwi fruit. Presented at International Symposium on Precision Management of Orchards and Vineyards
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Garhwal, AS., Pullanagari, RR., Li, M., Archer, R., & Reis, MM. (2019). Feasibility Study of Detecting Phenolic Compounds Changes in Potatoes using Hyperspectral Imaging. Poster session presented at the meeting of NIR2019
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Jabbar, A., & East, A. (2019). Detection of ‘Zebra Chip’ Disease in ‘Russet Burbank’ Potatoes using Visible-Near Infrared (Vis-NIR) Spectroscopy. , NIR2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Qian, Z., & East, AR.(2018). Does consumer-scale near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provide opportunities for kiwifruit quality measurement?. Paper presented at the meeting of Acta Horticulturae
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Li, M., Qian, Z., & East, AR.(2017). Does consumer scale near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provide opportunities for kiwifruit quality measurement?. . Porto, Portugal
[Conference Paper]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Qian, Z., Shi, B., & East, AR. (2017, July). Assessing quality of horticultural products using a low-cost consumer scale near infrared (NIR) device. Presented at Plant Science Central Conference “Plants in a Changing Environment". Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Pranamornkith, T., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2017). Applying visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy to classify 'Hayward' kiwifruit firmness after storage. Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 1154 (pp. 1 - 7).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., East, AR., Heyes, JA., Verboven, P., Nicolaï, B., & Buchsbaum, A. (2016). Development of an optical coherence tomography image analysis method to characterise cellular structure of kiwifruit. Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 1119 (pp. 127 - 134).
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Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Pranamornkith, T., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2015, October). Applying visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy to classify 'Hayward' kiwifruit firmness after storage. Presented at V International Symposium on Applications of Modelling as an Innovative Technology in the Horticultural Supply Chain. Wageningen, Netherlands.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2015, July). Applying near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy at harvest to predict future storability of ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit in cool storage. Presented at Plants for The Future. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Pranamornkith, T., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2015, May). Applying visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy to classify cv. ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit firmness after storage. Presented at Future Focus for Food - Symposium on Food Science, Nutrition and Physiology. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Pranamornkith, T., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2015, October). Applying visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy to classify cv. Hayward kiwifruit firmness after storage. Presented at Model-IT Symposium on Modelling for Horticulture. Wageningen, The Netherlands.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Li, M., Pullanagari, RR., Yule, IJ., & East, AR. (2015, July). Applying near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy at harvest to predict future storability of ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit in cool storage. Presented at Plants for the Future Conference. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: East, A., Li, M.
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Verboven, P., Buchsbaum, A., Nicolai, B., Heyes, J., & Li, M. (2014, August). Development of an Optical Coherence Tomography Image Analysis Method to Characterise Cellular Structure of Kiwifruit. Presented at International Horticultural Congress. Brisbane, Australia.
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Other

Li, M. (2015). Characterising Kiwifruit (Actinidia sp.) Near Skin Cellular Structures using Optical Coherence Tomography. : OCTNews
[Internet publication]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2014, February). Visualisation and Characterisation of Cellular Structure of Kiwifruit Skin based on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Image Analysis - Presentation at the PGP Theme 3 Expert Panel.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Verboven, P., Buchsbaum, A., Nicolai, B., & Heyes, J. (2014, October). Visualisation and characterisation of cellular structure of kiwifruit skin based on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) image analysis. In Palmerston North Plant Biology Series Meeting. Presented at BCC.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
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Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Daily
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Mandarin
    Last used: Daily
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

138.301 Precision Agriculture Technologies 

284.342 Horticultural Productivity and Quality

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 0
Co-supervisor 1 1

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Josephine Longuet-Higgins - Doctor of Philosophy
    Use of optical coherence tomography to measure cellular changes during shrivel in kiwifruit
  • Talon Sneddon - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigation into factors contributing to scuffing susceptibility in kiwifruit

Co-supervisor of:

  • Zoe Yang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Using non-destructive laser backscattering imaging technology for kiwifruit quality assessment

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Po-Han Lai - Doctor of Philosophy
    Assessment of the relationship between kiwifruit skin topography and its quality and storability using fringe projection

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