About

A craftsman becoming a teacher.

Visiting Professor · Pastry & Bakery Arts

Fathima Mafaza — Pastry Arts Educator

15+ Years of Pastry, Distilled into Pedagogy

Ms. Fathima Mafaza is a distinguished Pastry and Bakery Artist whose work reflects elegance, precision, and world-class culinary craftsmanship. In 2026, she was officially conferred the position of Visiting Professor in Pastry & Bakery at Universiti Geomatika Malaysia, recognizing her outstanding contributions to pastry education and the culinary arts.

With more than eleven years of professional excellence, she has established an international reputation for her expertise in luxury cake artistry, advanced sugar floristry, chocolate craftsmanship, and contemporary pastry innovation. Her commitment to excellence, creativity, and education continues to inspire aspiring pastry professionals while advancing the standards of the global pastry and bakery industry.

Focus

Sugar artistry, pastry systems, and high-standard kitchen teaching.

Base

Sri Lanka-based pastry academic and competition artist serving commissions, visiting faculty work, and advanced training.

Key Competencies

  • Sugar Floristry
  • Advanced Chocolate Work
  • Modern Cake Engineering
  • Patisserie & Plating
  • Food Science Application
  • Curriculum Development
  • Kitchen Team Leadership
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Practical Demonstration