Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Master of Science in Food Science and Technology at Federal University of Goiás, Brazil

Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha is a Chemical Engineer with a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. candidate in Food Science and Technology at the Federal University of Goiás. A specialist in regenerative food systems, he is the founder of Nutricandies, a startup dedicated to transforming food by-products into superfoods. His work has earned global recognition, including awards from the FAO/UN and Thought for Food. He has contributed significantly to sustainable food innovation, pioneering projects such as zero-fat chocolate and upcycled cocoa products.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. Candidate – Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Goiás

  • Master of Science – Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Goiás

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Chemical Engineering

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Founder, Nutricandies – Leads innovation in upcycled food products and superfoods.

  • Technical Coordinator – ‘Valorization of Cocoa By-Products’ project with Brazil’s National Research Council.

  • Collaborations with Industry – Works with Cargill Foundation on solar reactor technology and with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on regenerative food systems.

  • Consultant – Partnered with companies like Ambev and Cargill on sustainable food technology.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Upcycling of food by-products

  • Development of sustainable food technologies

  • Regenerative food systems

  • Cocoa value chain innovation

  • Circular economy in food production

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Global Youth Action Report Recognition – FAO/UN (For contributions to agri-food system transformation)

  • Finalist, Thought for Food Global Challenge – Twice recognized for food innovation

  • Most Innovative Project & Most Sustainable Product Awards – International recognition for zero-fat chocolate and upcycled superfoods

  • Global Circular Economy Award – Recognized for sustainable food solutions

🔍 Conclusion

Gustavo’s work is shaping the future of sustainable food production. By combining scientific research with practical applications, his contributions in food innovation, circular economy, and regenerative food systems are driving industry transformation. His research benefits both sustainability and economic development, directly impacting cocoa farmers while reducing environmental waste. Recognized globally, his efforts continue to pioneer new approaches in food science and technology.

Publications 📚

  • Food-related properties and composition of cocoa honey (Theobroma cacao L.): An integrated investigation
    Food Research International, 2025-02
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115694
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

  • Nutritionally Fortified Chocolate Truffles with Vegetables and Their Preparation Process
    INPI BR10201901316, 2024-07-09
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

  • Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds from Cocoa Nibs Peel and Their Infusions
    Sciences in Tune – Exploring Connections between Exact and Natural Sciences, 2024
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

  • Kombucha Based on Camellia sinensis and Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Flavored with Cocoa Honey and Acerola: A Colorimetric Analysis
    Innovative Strategies for Successful Agriculture, 2024
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

     

  • Profile of Volatile Organic Compounds and Physicochemical Parameters of Sugarcane Molasses Kombucha Enriched with Acerola
    Innovative Strategies for Successful Agriculture, 2024
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

  • Chocolate Creams Enriched with Vitamins, Fibers, and Minerals, Based on Plants or Parts Thereof, Lactose-Free, Gluten-Free, with Reduced Fat Levels and Their Respective Production Process
    INPI, 2019
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

  • Estudo da Remoção de Corantes Alimentícios em Meios Aquosos com Adsorção por Argila Branca e Telha
    Revista de Química Industrial, 2017
    🖊️ Gustavo Henrique Amaral Monteiro Rocha

 

 

 

 

Kashif Ameer | Food Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Kashif Ameer | Food Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Pakistan

Dr. Kashif Ameer is an award-winning food scientist with a Ph.D. in Food Chemistry from Kyungpook National University, South Korea, specializing in extraction techniques for phytochemicals and food component analysis. With 145 publications, an impact factor of 470, over 3,000 citations, and an h-index of 26, he has made significant contributions to food science research. A recipient of the IFT Tanner Award (2020) and a multiple-time Top Reviewer in Agricultural Sciences, he serves as an Editor for Food Science and Preservation and an Associate Editor for Food Chemistry Advances and Journal of Ginseng Research (Elsevier). His expertise lies in food chemistry, extraction technologies, and food preservation.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Food Chemistry (2014–2018) – Kyungpook National University, South Korea
    Thesis: Optimization and Efficiency Comparison of Various Extraction Methods for Phytochemicals from Stevia rebaudiana Leaves

  • M.Sc. (Hons.) in Food Science & Technology (2011–2013) – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
    Thesis: Changes in Micro-Structure of Cereal Starches During Different Thermal Treatments

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Sciences (Major: Food Science & Technology) (2006–2011) – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

  • Intermediate (F.Sc.) (2003–2005) – Govt. Post Graduate College of Science, Faisalabad

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.S.C.) (1999–2003) – Govt. Comprehensive Model High School, Faisalabad

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Food Science & Technology) – University of Sargodha, Pakistan (2021–Present)

  • Assistant Professor (Food Science & Technology) – University of Lahore, Pakistan (2019–2020)

  • Assistant Professor (Food Safety) – PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (2019–2020)

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (BK 21Plus Program) – Chonnam National University, South Korea (2018–2019)

  • Graduate Research Assistant (KINGS Program) – Kyungpook National University, South Korea (2014–2018)

  • Quality Assurance Officer – Cakes & Bakes Pvt. Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan (2014)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Food Chemistry & Preservation

  • Green Extraction Techniques for Phytochemicals

  • Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods

  • Food Safety & Quality Assurance

  • Innovative Processing Technologies in Food Science

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • IFT Fred Wilber Tanner Award (2020) – Most-Cited Paper in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

  • Multiple Best Research & Presentation Awards from international conferences (KoSFoST, ISNFF, Thailand Halal Assembly, etc.)

  • Outstanding Reviewer Awards (Publons, Elsevier, Korean Society of Food Preservation) for contributions to scientific journals

  • Best Researcher Awards (2021, 2022, 2023) – University of Sargodha

  • Master Trainer Award – Punjab Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

  • Resource Person Awards – Various workshops on AI, scientific writing, and referencing tools

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Kashif Ameer is a distinguished food scientist with extensive academic, research, and industrial experience. With a Ph.D. in Food Chemistry and postdoctoral research in South Korea, he has contributed significantly to food science through innovative extraction techniques, preservation methods, and quality assurance practices. His prolific research portfolio, comprising 145 publications, multiple awards, and editorial roles, underscores his impact on the field. Recognized globally for his expertise, he continues to drive advancements in food technology, ensuring quality, safety, and sustainability in food processing.

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1️⃣ Alkaline, Acid, and Acid-Wet Ball Milling Extraction of Dietary Fiber from Kiwi Berry (Actinidia arguta): Structural, Rheological, Physicochemical, and Functional Properties
📌 G. Jiang, K. Ameer, K. Ramachandraiah, S. Zhou, X. Zang
📕 Food Bioscience, 2025
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 0 Citations

2️⃣ Extraction Method Effects on Structural Properties and Functional Characteristics of Dietary Fiber Extracted from Ginseng Residue
📌 X. Feng, K. Ameer, K. Ramachandraiah, G. Jiang
📕 Molecules, 2024
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 0 Citations

3️⃣ Effects of Synergistic Application of Viscozyme L–Wet Ball Milling on Structural, Physicochemical, and Functional Properties of Insoluble Dietary Fiber from Ginseng Residue
📌 G. Jiang, K. Ameer, K. Ramachandraiah, C. Tan, N. Cai
📕 LWT, 2024
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 3 Citations

4️⃣ In Vivo Anti-Salmonella Properties of Aqueous Extract of Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus indica) Cladode, Hepatological and Toxicological Evaluation
📌 K. Iftikhar, F. Siddique, K. Ameer, I.A. Mohamed, S. Khalid
📕 Food Science and Nutrition, 2024
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 1 Citation

5️⃣ Impact of Water Combined Wet Ball Milling Extraction and Functional Evaluation of Dietary Fiber from Papaya (Carica papaya L.)
📌 G. Jiang, K. Ameer, K. Ramachandraiah, X. Feng
📕 Food Chemistry: X, 2024
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 2 Citations

6️⃣ Probing the Physicochemical Impact of Musk Melon Seed Oil on Mayonnaise
📌 Z. Nishat, M.Y. Quddoos, N. Shahzadi, B.U. Hayat, M.O. Aljobair
📕 Italian Journal of Food Science, 2024
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 4 Citations

7️⃣ Effects of Extraction Methods on the Structural Characteristics and Functional Properties of Dietary Fiber Extracted from Papaya Peel and Seed
📌 X. Feng, K. Ameer, G. Jiang, K. Ramachandraiah
📕 Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2024
🔗 Open Access | 🏷️ 0 Citations

📖 Starch and Starch Derivative-Based Films
📌 S. Zainab, X. Zhou, S. Tanweer, K.V. Sunooj, A.U. Rehman
🔗 No Source Information | 🏷️ 0 Citations

📖 Polysaccharide-Based Films: Carriers of Active Substances and Controlled Release Characteristics
📌 K. Ameer, M.A. Anjum Murtaza, S. Zainab, M.A. Abid, M. Park
🔗 No Source Information | 🏷️ 0 Citations

📖 Fluorescence and Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy in Honey Analysis
📌 K. Ameer, M.A. Anjum Murtaza, G. Jiang, G. Mueen-Ud-Din, S.U. Mahmood
🔗 No Source Information | 🏷️ 1 Citation

 

 

 

 

 

Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick | Food Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick | Food Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award 

Post Doctoral researcher at University of Sao Paulo- USP, Brazil

Dr. Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick is a dedicated researcher in food microbiology, specializing in probiotics and lactic acid bacteria (LAB). With a strong focus on the biotechnological production of folate-enriched fermented beverages, she has significantly contributed to the understanding of microbial biofortification and nutrient bioavailability. Her collaborative research with international institutions has led to the publication of multiple scientific articles and advancements in functional food development. Passionate about innovation and gut health, she continuously strives to bridge the gap between food science and human health.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Food Science, University of São Paulo (USP)
  • Master’s in Food Science, University of São Paulo (USP)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, University of São Paulo (USP)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP) – Conducting groundbreaking studies on probiotics and biofortification of fermented foods.
  • Collaborator at the Technical University of Munich – Contributed to joint studies on the bioavailability of folate in fermented beverages.
  • Research Associate at CERELA (Argentina) – Engaged in research on lactic acid bacteria and their functional benefits.
  • Associated Researcher at Food Research Center (FoRC) – Participating in various interdisciplinary projects focusing on sustainable food production and gut health.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Food Microbiology
  • Probiotics and Lactic Acid Bacteria
  • Folate Production by LAB
  • Functional Foods and Nutrient Bioavailability
  • Vitamin D Receptor and its Interactions with Folate Metabolism

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Best Paper Award Nominee – Recognized for research on folate-producing LAB and its impact on nutrient bioavailability.
  • Research Collaboration Recognition – Acknowledged for significant contributions to international research projects with leading institutions.
  • Academic Excellence Award – Honored for outstanding achievements in food microbiology and biotechnology.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick has made notable contributions to the field of food science, particularly in microbial biofortification and functional foods. Through her research, she has expanded the understanding of probiotic bacteria’s role in enhancing nutrient bioavailability, opening new pathways for innovation in gut health. Her dedication to scientific advancements and collaboration with renowned research institutions highlights her commitment to improving human health through food biotechnology.

Publications 📚

📄 Impact of folate bio-enriched fermented beverage on vitamin D receptor and folate transporters expression in the colon
📌 Food Bioscience | 📅 2025-03 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2025.106106]
👥 Contributors: Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Jonathan Emiliano Laiño, Alejandra de Moreno de LeBlanc, Marcos Edgar Herkenhoff, Juliana Yumi Suzuki, Bernadette Dora Gombossy Melo Franco, João Paulo Fabi, Jean Guy LeBlanc, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🥛 Assessing a Fermented Whey Beverage Biofortified with Folate as a Potential Folate Source for Humans
📌 Molecular Nutrition and Food Research | 📅 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1002/MNFR.202300888]
👥 Contributors: Lisa Obermaier, Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco, Susana Marta Isay Saad, Thomas Skurk, Michael Rychlik

🍊 Effect of fruit by-products and orange pectin on folate (vitamin B9) production by selected starter and probiotic strains
📌 International Journal of Food Science & Technology | 📅 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1111/IJFS.17141]
👥 Contributors: Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Raquel Bedani, Lara Santos Ribeiro, Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🐉 Exploring the potential of red pitaya pulp (Hylocereus sp.) as a plant-based matrix for probiotic delivery and effects on betacyanin content and flavoromics
📌 Food Research International | 📅 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/J.FOODRES.2024.114820]
👥 Contributors: Juliana Yumi Suzuki, Marcos Edgar Herkenhoff, Oliver Broedel, Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Marcus Frohme, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🥤 Integrating fruit by-products and whey for the design of folate-bioenriched innovative fermented beverages safe for human consumption
📌 International Journal of Food Microbiology | 📅 2024-12 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110895]
👥 Contributors: Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Lisa Obermaier, Eliônio Frota Galvão, Juliana Yumi Suzuki, Karen Rebouças Nascimento, João Paulo Fabi, Michael Rychlik, Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🦠 B-Group Vitamins as Potential Prebiotic Candidates: Their Effects on the Human Gut Microbiome
📌 The Journal of Nutrition | 📅 2024-02 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.12.038]
👥 Contributors: Raquel Bedani, Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Marcela Albuquerque Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, Jean Guy LeBlanc, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🐭 Evaluation of the bioavailability and intestinal effects of milk fermented by folate-producing lactic acid bacteria in a depletion/repletion mice model
📌 Journal of Functional Foods | 📅 2020-01 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103785]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan | plant nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan | plant nutrition | Best Researcher Award

member of faculty at university of Birjand, Iran

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan is an esteemed Iranian soil scientist specializing in soil fertility, plant nutrition, and saline-alkaline soil management. With extensive research in micronutrients, biofertilizers, and soil chemistry, he has significantly contributed to the field of agronomy. His work has been published in numerous international conferences and journals, focusing on soil amendment strategies and nutrient efficiency.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science Engineering – Georg-August University (Goettingen University), Germany (2005-2008)

  • M.Sc. in Soil Science Engineering – University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran (1992-1996)

  • B.Sc. in Soil Science Engineering – University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (1987-1991)

  • Diploma in Science – Mustafa Khomeini High School, Mashhad, Iran (1983-1987)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand (2014 – Present)

  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand (2012 – 2014)

  • Manager of Free Education and International Students, University of Birjand (2009 – 2011)

  • Head of Department, Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand (2000 – 2002)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Soil fertility and plant nutrition

  • Soil chemistry and nutrient uptake kinetics

  • Management of saline and alkaline soils

  • Biofertilizers and micronutrients (Mn, Fe, Zn)

  • Phosphorus availability and soil amendments

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 1993: Awarded a scholarship by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology for M.Sc. studies

  • 2003: Awarded a scholarship by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology for Ph.D. studies

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan has played a pivotal role in soil science research, particularly in addressing soil salinity, nutrient efficiency, and sustainable soil management. With a strong academic background, leadership roles, and numerous contributions to scientific literature, his work continues to impact soil fertility and agricultural practices globally.

Publications 📚

📄 Short-term changes of soil physicochemical properties affected by organic modifier type and its application method
📕 Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science (2023)
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2023.2194639
✍️ Authors: Vahidi, M.J.; Sayyari Zahan, M.H.; Bayat, H.; Parsa, Z.

🌱 A Survey of Soil Carbon Stocks and Effective Soil Properties in Almond Orchards of Borujerd, West of Iran
📘 Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (2022)
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s42729-021-00694-8
✍️ Authors: Jami Al-Ahmadi, M.; Byranvand, P.; Mahdavi Damghani, A.; Sayyari Zahan, M.H.

🌸 Influence of some pre and post-harvest practices on quality of saffron stigmata
📗 Scientia Horticulturae (2021)
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109846
✍️ Authors: Fallahi, H.-R.; Aghhavani-Shajari, M.; Sahabi, H.; Behdani, M.A.; Sayyari-Zohan, M.H.; Vatandoost, S.

🍏 Effects of NaCl salinity on some leaf nutrient concentrations, non-photochemical quenching and the efficiency of the PSII photochemistry of two Iranian pomegranate varieties under greenhouse and field conditions: Preliminary results
📙 Journal of Plant Nutrition (2016)
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2016.1201686
✍️ Authors: Khayyat, M.; Tehranifar, A.; Davarynejad, G.H.; Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.

🌳 Vegetative growth, compatible solute accumulation, ion partitioning and chlorophyll fluorescence of ‘Malas-e-Saveh’ and ‘Shishe-Kab’ pomegranates in response to salinity stress
📔 Photosynthetica (2014)
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11099-014-0034-9
✍️ Authors: Khayyat, M.; Tehranifar, A.; Davarynejad, G.H.; Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.

🗺 Soil classification and genesis in part of Khorasan province
📖 Developments in Soil Classification, Land Use Planning and Policy Implications (2013) – Book Chapter
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-5332-7_22
✍️ Authors: Hassan Sayyari-Zahan, M.

🌻 Effect of drought stress and zinc sulfate on the yield and some physiological characteristics of sunflower (Helianthus. Annuus L.)
📙 Advances in Environmental Biology (2012)
✍️ Authors: Shahri, Z.B.; Zamani, G.R.; Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.

🌾 Interaction effect of saline irrigation water, mycorrhiza fungi, and phosphorus fertilizer on yield and yield components of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
📘 Advances in Environmental Biology (2011)
✍️ Authors: Motlagh, B.P.; Mahmoodi, S.; Hassan Sayyari-Zahan, M.; Naghizadeh, M.

🥦 Manganese efficiency and manganese-uptake kinetics of raya (Brassica juncea), wheat (Triticum aestivum), and oat (Avena sativa) grown in nutrient solution and soil
📕 Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science (2009)
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/jpln.200800149
✍️ Authors: Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.; Sadana, U.S.; Steingrobe, B.; Claassen, N.

 

 

 

 

 

Shuo Wang | Food nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shuo Wang | Food nutrition | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Yangzhou University, China

Dr. Shuo Wang is an Associate Professor at Yangzhou University, specializing in food science and engineering. With a Ph.D. from Akita Prefectural University, Japan, he leads multiple research projects focused on food safety, fermentation, and chemical analysis in food processing. His work has been widely published in leading journals, and he holds several patents.

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  • Ph.D. in Food Science, Akita Prefectural University, Japan
  • Current Position: Associate Professor, Yangzhou University

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Lead researcher on projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) and Jiangsu Basic Science Project
  • Expertise in fermented food processes, rapid fermentation modeling, and food contaminant analysis
  • Over 40 research papers published in high-impact journals
  • Industry collaboration on high-immunoactive polysaccharide development

🌱 Research Interests

  • Fermented Food Science: Enhancing flavor and efficiency in soy sauce production
  • Food Safety & Chemical Contaminants: Detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fried and grilled foods
  • Functional Food Ingredients: Development of bioactive polysaccharides from Cordyceps

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Multiple patents filed in food science innovations
  • Published in top-tier journals such as Food Bioscience, LWT, and Journal of Cereal Science
  • Recognized contributor to food safety advancements through research in high-risk chemical contaminants

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Wang’s contributions to food science span across fermentation optimization, food safety innovations, and functional ingredient development. His research has significantly impacted food safety regulations and industry practices, positioning him as a leader in the field. With a strong academic presence, impactful publications, and patented innovations, he continues to drive advancements in food science and technology.

Publications 📚

📄 Advancements and Future Perspectives in the Study of Oligosaccharides Derived from Edible-Medicinal Mushrooms
📕 Food Bioscience, 🗓️ 2024-10 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104874
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Jiajie Qi, Xiaoming Cai, Weijie Wu, Zhuo A. Wang, Siming Jiao, Caihong Dong, Yi Li, Zhenquan Yang

🍵 Addition of Lactic Acid Bacteria Modulates Microbial Community and Promotes the Flavor Profiles of Kombucha
📕 Food Bioscience, 🗓️ 2024-08 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104340
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Chuanwei Li, Qiangshen Xu, Ying Wang, Shuai Wang, Yongping Zou, Zhenquan Yang, Lei Yuan

🍶 Changes on Physiochemical Properties and Volatile Compounds of Chinese Kombucha During Fermentation
📕 Food Bioscience, 🗓️ 2023-10 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.103029
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Chuanwei Li, Ying Wang, Shuai Wang, Yongping Zou, Ziang Sun, Lei Yuan

🍺 Effects of Crystal Malts as Adjunct on the Quality of Craft Beers
📕 Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 🗓️ 2022-07 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16684
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Chuanyan Zhao, Yirong Wang, Chuanwei Li, Ziang Sun, Xiaofang Liu, Yongqi Yin, Zhengfei Yang, Weiming Fang

🌾 Studies on the Volatile Composition in Crystal Malts by Using HS-SPME–GC-MS
📕 Journal of Cereal Science, 🗓️ 2022-05 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103464
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Yirong Wang, Chuanyan Zhao, Xiaofang Liu, Yongqi Yin, Zhengfei Yang, Weiming Fang

🍳 Real-Time Model for Carbonyl Value as a Function of Total Polar Compounds in Oil During Frying
📕 Analytical Letters, 🗓️ 2021-12-12 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2021.1893328
👥 Contributors: Xiaofang Liu, Shuo Wang, Eitaro Masui, Shigeru Tamogami, Jieyu Chen, Han Zhang

🫘 Rapid Detection of the Quality of Miso (Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste) Using Visible/Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
📕 Analytical Letters, 🗓️ 2021-09-22 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2020.1858092
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Xiaofang Liu, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Han Zhang, Jie Yu Chen

🫘 Effect of Volatile Compounds on the Quality of Miso (Traditional Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste)
📕 LWT, 🗓️ 2021-03 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110573
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Xiaofang Liu, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Han Zhang, Jie Yu Chen

🍶 Rapid Detection of Quality of Japanese Fermented Soy Sauce Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
📕 Analytical Methods, 🗓️ 2020 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/D0AY00521E
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Xiaofang Liu, Han Zhang, Yoshinobu Akiyama, Jie Yu Chen

🍶 Effect of Volatile Compounds on the Quality of Japanese Fermented Soy Sauce
📕 LWT, 🗓️ 2019-08 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.05.050
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Xiaofang Liu, Han Zhang, Yoshinobu Akiyama, Jie Yu Chen

Javad Hamzei | Sustainable Food Systems | Agricultural Sustainability Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Javad Hamzei | Sustainable Food Systems | Agricultural Sustainability Award

Associate Professor at Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran

Dr. Javad Hamzei is an accomplished academic in the field of crop ecology, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bu-Ali Sina University. With a strong background in agronomy and crop production, he has dedicated his career to research, teaching, and the advancement of sustainable agricultural practices. His work focuses on intercropping, conservation agriculture, and organic crop production, contributing significantly to ecological farming systems.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Crop Ecology – Tabriz University, June 23, 2007
  • M.Sc. in Agronomy – Tabriz University, September 8, 2002
  • B.Sc. in Crop Production and Plant Breeding – Bu-Ali Sina University, September 4, 1999

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor (February 4, 2016 – Present)
    • Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Bu-Ali Sina University
  • Assistant Professor (September 23, 2007 – February 3, 2016)
    • Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Bu-Ali Sina University

🌱 Research Interests

  • Sustainable and Organic Crop Production
  • Intercropping Systems
  • Conservation Agriculture
  • Agro-Ecology and Ecophysiology
  • Sustainable Agricultural Ecosystems
  • Weed Management and Crop Production Optimization

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Recognition for contributions to sustainable agriculture research
  • Excellence in teaching and mentorship
  • Awards for innovative research in crop ecology

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Javad Hamzei is a distinguished researcher and educator dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Through his extensive research, teaching, and administrative roles, he continues to shape the future of agronomy and ecological farming. His expertise in crop ecology, intercropping, and conservation agriculture has made significant contributions to the field, benefiting both academia and the agricultural sector.

Publications 📚

📚 Journal Articles

  1. 🌱 Mycorrhiza and seed priming effect to improve the balance of sodium and potassium and some changes in antioxidants in the leaves of maize (Zea mays L.) under soil salinity

    • 📖 Journal of Agronomy (2018)
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3923/ja.2018.18.27
    • ✍️ Kazemi, J.S.; Aboutalebian, M.A.; Hamzei, J.; Meskarbashee, M.

  2. 🌾 Nitrogen rate applied affects dry matter translocation and performance attributes of wheat under deficit irrigation

  3. 🦠 Diversity and bioactivity of bacterial endophyte community of Cupressaceae

    • 📖 Forest Pathology (2016)
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1111/efp.12270
    • ✍️ Soltani, J.; Zaheri-Shoja, M.; Hamzei, J.; Hosseyni-Moghaddam, M.S.; Pakvaz, S.

  4. 🌻 Energy use and input-output costs for sunflower production in sole and intercropping with soybean under different tillage systems

  5. 🌿 Methyl jasmonate improves salinity resistance in German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) by increasing activity of antioxidant enzymes

  6. 🍃 Mycorrhizal symbiosis increases reproduction and seed quality of summer squash in field conditions

    • 📖 Journal of Applied Horticulture (2016)
    • ✍️ Hamzei, J.; Najjari, S.

  7. 🌾 Evaluation of the Effects of Intercropping Systems on Yield Performance, Land Equivalent Ratio, and Weed Control Efficiency

  8. 🌱 Effect of integrated application of phosphorus and phosphate solubilizing microorganisms on root colonization, productivity, and seed quality of Cucurbita pepo L.

    • 📖 Journal of Applied Horticulture (2014)
    • ✍️ Hamzei, J.; Najjari, S.

  9. 💧 Deficit irrigation of rapeseed for water-saving: Effects on biomass accumulation, light interception and radiation use efficiency under different N rates

  10. 🌼 Seed, oil, and protein yields of canola under combinations of irrigation and nitrogen application

  11. 🌾 Critical period of weed control in three winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars

    • 📖 Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (2007)
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3906/tar-0610-4
    • ✍️ Hamzei, J.; Nasab, A.D.M.; Khoie, F.R.; Javanshir, A.; Moghaddam, M.

 

 

 

 

 

Zhijiang Li | Food Fermentation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhijiang Li | Food Fermentation | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, China

Prof. Zhijiang Li, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor at the College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University. He specializes in food fermentation and quality safety, leading innovative research in traditional brewing and coarse cereals processing. As the director of the Coarse Cereals Processing and Quality Safety Engineering Technology Research Center in Heilongjiang Province, he has made significant contributions to food science and technology. He is also actively involved in professional organizations, including the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) and the Heilongjiang Province Food Science and Technology Society.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Food Science (Details not specified)
  • Professor at Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Professor at the College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University
  • Director of the Coarse Cereals Processing and Quality Safety Engineering Technology Research Center, Heilongjiang Province
  • Director of the Traditional Brewing Food Branch, Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST)
  • Director of the Heilongjiang Province Food Science and Technology Society
  • Recognized as a high-level D-class talent in Heilongjiang Province

🌱 Research Interests

  • Fermented and brewed foods
  • Sorghum nutrition and functional foods
  • Food fermentation technology
  • Quality and safety of coarse cereals processing

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • First Prize, Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Participant)
  • Second Prize, Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Seventh Finisher)
  • First Prize, Departmental Science and Technology Award (Principal Investigator)
  • Second Prize, Departmental Science and Technology Award (Principal Investigator)

🔍 Conclusion

Prof. Zhijiang Li is an accomplished researcher with extensive contributions to food fermentation and quality safety. His work has led to over 200 published papers, including more than 20 SCI-indexed publications in renowned journals such as Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Food Function, and Food Research International. He has also secured more than ten patents and successfully led numerous research projects at national and provincial levels. Through his dedication to food science, he continues to drive advancements in fermentation technology and functional foods.

Publications 📚

📖 Article Title: Research Progress on Ultrasound-assisted Preparation of Resistant Starch

✍️ Authors:

  • K. Zhao, Kedong
  • C. Ruan, Changqing
  • Z. Li, Zhijiang
  • H. Tang, Huacheng
  • C. Wang, Changyuan

📰 Journal: Science and Technology of Food Industry

📅 Year: 2025

 

 

KHUMBARON KIRANBALA KABUI | Food Process Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. KHUMBARON KIRANBALA KABUI | Food Process Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

RESEARCH SCHOLAR at NIFTEM-THANJAVUR, India

 Khumbaron Kiranbala Kabui is a dedicated researcher specializing in Food Process Engineering, with a strong focus on Grain Sciences, including grain processing, milling, storage, and quality characterization. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), her research investigates the effects of various pre-treatments on the milling characteristics of Kodo millet. With an extensive academic background, she has demonstrated excellence in her field, contributing significantly through research, publications, and conference presentations.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Food Process Engineering (2022 – Present)
    • National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
    • Research Title: Studies on the effect of different pre-treatments on milling characteristics of Kodo millet and its quality evaluation
    • Supervisor: Dr. K.A. Athmaselvi
  • M.Tech. in Food Engineering and Technology (2018 – 2020)
    • Tezpur University, Assam (CGPA: 9.16/10)
    • Thesis: Study on antimicrobial biodegradable film from gum of flaxseed
    • Supervisor: Dr. Rajkumar Duary
  • B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering (2014 – 2018)
    • College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, Sikkim, Central Agricultural University, Imphal (CGPA: 7.96/10)
    • Thesis: Ergonomic evaluation of sprouted rice seeder in terraces of Sikkim
    • Supervisor: Prof. N.S. Chauhan

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Extensive training in food processing technology, agricultural engineering, and machinery through internships and training programs at prestigious institutions such as IIFPT, ICAR-RC-NEH, and Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute.
  • Active participation in academic conferences, symposiums, and workshops focused on food science, technology, and agricultural engineering.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Grain Sciences: Processing, milling, and storage of grains
  • Quality characterization of food grains
  • Development of novel food processing techniques such as Ohmic heating for parboiling
  • Functional and nutritional evaluation of millets and their application in food systems

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Studies of Scheduled Tribe Students (NFST) by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India (2022)
  • University Gold Medalist in M.Tech. (Food Engineering and Technology) (2021)
  • Qualified UGC NET (Home Science) for Assistant Professor (2019, 2022)
  • Secured All India 54th rank in ICAR-AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) (2021) in Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering
  • Awarded 2nd Prize in Oral Presentation at ISAE Annual Convention and International Symposium (2024)
  • Awarded 3rd Prize in Poster Presentation at ICMANES 2023
  • Multiple awards and recognitions in research presentations, conferences, and competitive examinations

🔍 Conclusion

Khumbaron Kiranbala Kabui is a passionate researcher with a strong academic and research background in Food Process Engineering. Her expertise in grain processing, innovative food processing technologies, and nutritional characterization has led to significant contributions in the field. Through numerous research publications, presentations, and active participation in professional organizations, she continues to make an impact in advancing food science and technology. With her deep commitment to research and academic excellence, she aspires to contribute further to the development of sustainable and efficient food processing methods.

Publications 📚

📄 Journal Article – For research papers published in scientific journals
📚 Book – For standalone books written by one or more authors
📖 Book Chapter – For chapters contributed to edited books
🎤 Conference Paper – For research presented at academic conferences
📰 Magazine Article – For articles published in magazines
📝 Report – For official reports from organizations or institutions
🌐 Website – For online sources or web pages
🎙 Podcast – For audio research discussions or expert interviews
🎥 Video – For documentaries, lectures, or research-based YouTube content
📑 Preprint – For research uploaded to preprint servers before peer review

 

 

Syed Ali Hassan | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Syed Ali Hassan | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Pakistan

 Syed Ali Hassan is a dedicated food scientist with a strong academic background and a passion for research in food technology. He has completed his Master’s in Food Technology from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. His research interests focus on food safety, nutrition, and the utilization of food waste ingredients to enhance food products. With multiple publications in high-impact journals, he has contributed significantly to the field of food science. He has also been recognized for his academic excellence and innovative research in food technology.

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🎓 Education Details

  • MSc. (Hons.) Food Technology (2022 – 2024)
    National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

    • CGPA: 3.84/4.00
    • Thesis: Impact of muskmelon seed flour addition on the physicochemical, textural, and nutritional properties of biscuits
    • Supervisor: Dr. Rana Muhammad Aadil
  • BSc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology (2018 – 2022)
    National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

    • CGPA: 3.70/4.00
    • Final Year Internship: PepsiCo and Frito-Lay (Quality assurance and potato production technology)
    • Supervisor: Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Cold Storage Intern (Feb 2022 – Apr 2022)
    PepsiCo-FritoLay, Depalpur, Pakistan

    • Evaluated potato quality before storage
    • Supervised labor during storage operations
    • Maintained temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels
  • Production Supervisor (May 2022 – Aug 2022)
    Pure Foods, Sheikhupura, Pakistan

    • Supervised fruit juice production and pasteurization
    • Implemented HACCP principles for food safety
    • Monitored the packaging process

🌱 Research Interests

  • Food product development using food waste ingredients
  • Environmentally friendly and sustainable food packaging solutions
  • Development of plant-based meat alternatives
  • Extraction of bioactive compounds from food waste using advanced techniques
  • Heavy metal detection in food and water samples
  • Antioxidant and bioactive profiling using HPLC
  • Sensory evaluation and statistical analysis of food samples

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 2nd Position in Recipe Development Competition (2022) – Pak-Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC)
  • Merit-Based Scholarship Awardee (2021) – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • Prime Minister Ujala Program Awardee (2014) – Government of Punjab, Pakistan
  • Excellence Award in Chinese Singing Competition (2022) – Confucius Institute-UAF
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Wheat Campaign (2021) – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

🔍 Conclusion

Syed Ali Hassan is a proactive and passionate food scientist dedicated to innovation in food technology, sustainability, and nutrition. With a strong research background, professional experience, and multiple accolades, he aims to contribute significantly to the food science industry. His aspiration is to pursue a Ph.D. in a challenging and collaborative environment to further explore advancements in food safety and technology.

Publications 📚

📄 Impact of watermelon seed fortified crackers on hyperlipidemia in rats
📚 The Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2024
🔗 [DOI: 10.29261/pakvetj/2024.234]

🌿 Harnessing the health perks of underrated spices in bakery products – A review
📘 Food Chemistry Advances, 2024-12
✍️ Contributors: Hassan Mehmood Sipra, Asad Ali, Qamar Abbas Syed, Muhammad Irfan, Syed Ali Hassan
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.focha.2024.100790]

🔍 Overview of industrial food fraud and authentication through chromatography technique and its impact on public health
📕 Food Chemistry, 2024-12
✍️ Contributors: Nabila Aslam, Rida Fatima, Ammar B. Altemimi, Talha Ahmad, Samran Khalid, Syed Ali Hassan, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140542]

🍎 Unveiling the anti-oxidative potential of fruits and vegetable waste in prolonging the shelf stability of vegetable oils
📗 Future Foods, 2024-12
✍️ Contributors: Muqaddas Zahid, Samran Khalid, Sumbal Raana, Sara Amin, Hamza Javaid, Rizwan Arshad, Ayesha Jahangeer, Saeed Ahmad, Syed Ali Hassan
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100328]

🍗 Unravelling the Influence of Perforation Sizes on Physicochemical, Sensory and Microbial Attributes of Modified Atmosphere Packaged Refrigerated Chicken Patties
📙 Packaging Technology and Science, 2024-10
✍️ Contributors: Kaneez Ayesha, Samran Khalid, Kashmala Chaudhary, Sadia Ansar, Muqaddas Zahid, Syed Ali Hassan, Nadia Bashir, Muhammad Naeem, Jahan Zaib Ashraf, Helen Onyeaka
🔗 [DOI: 10.1002/pts.2834]

⚡ Applications of cold plasma technique to enhance the safety and quality of different food products
📘 Measurement: Food, 2024-09
✍️ Contributors: Aisha Shabbir, Syed Ali Hassan, Hafsa Hanif, Rabia Rauf, Sidra Tul Muntaha, Muqdas Jubbar, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.meafoo.2024.100183]

🍅 Emerging ways to extract lycopene from waste of tomato and other fruits – A comprehensive review
📕 Journal of Food Process Engineering, 2024-09
✍️ Contributors: Kashmala Chaudhary, Samran Khalid, Muqaddas Zahid, Sadia Ansar, Mahnoor Zaffar, Syed Ali Hassan, Muhammad Naeem, Abid Aslam Maan, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14720]

🦗 Edible crickets as a possible way to curb protein-energy malnutrition: Nutritional status, food applications, and safety concerns
📗 Food Chemistry: X, 2024-06
✍️ Contributors: Syed Ali Hassan, Ammar B. Altemimi, Adeel Asim Hashmi, Sandal Shahzadi, Waqar Mujahid, Ahsan Ali, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Saima Naz, Ahmad Nawaz, Gholamreza Abdi
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101533]

🥜 Exploring the potential of cashew waste for food and health applications – A review
📙 Future Foods, 2024-06
✍️ Contributors: Nabila Aslam, Syed Ali Hassan, Fakiha Mehak, Sania Zia, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Seydi Yıkmış, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100319]

♻️ Recovery of valuable substances from food waste by ohmic heating assisted extraction – A step towards sustainable production
📘 Future Foods, 2024-06
✍️ Contributors: Samran Khalid, Syed Ali Hassan, Ammar B. Altemimi, Kashmala Chaudhary, Sumbal Raana, Hamza Javaid, Muhammad Naeem, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100365]

🌱 Bridging sustainability and industry through resourceful utilization of pea pods – A focus on diverse industrial applications
📕 Food Chemistry: X, 2024-05
✍️ Contributors: Rubab Fatima, Filza Fatima, Ammar B. Altemimi, Nadia Bashir, Hassan Mehmood Sipra, Syed Ali Hassan, Waqar Mujahid, Aamir Shehzad, Gholamreza Abdi, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101518]

☠️ Cyanogenic glucosides in plant-based foods: Occurrence, detection methods, and detoxification strategies – A comprehensive review
📗 Microchemical Journal, 2024-04
✍️ Contributors: Fizza Tahir, Eman Ali, Syed Ali Hassan, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Noman Walayat, Asad Nawaz, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Moazzam Rafiq Khan, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.110065]

🍅 Factors responsible for spoilage, drawbacks of conventional packaging, and advanced packaging systems for tomatoes
📙 Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2024-03
✍️ Contributors: Samran Khalid, Syed Ali Hassan, Hamza Javaid, Muqaddas Zahid, Muhammad Naeem, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Gholamreza Abdi, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100962]

📢 Application of ultrasound technology for the effective management of waste from fruit and vegetables
📘 Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2024-01
✍️ Contributors: Brera Ghulam Nabi, Kinza Mukhtar, Sadia Ansar, Syed Ali Hassan, Muhammad Adnan Hafeez, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah, Ahsan Ul Haq, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106744]

🌿 Development of biodegradable coatings by the incorporation of essential oils derived from food waste: A new sustainable packaging approach
📕 Packaging Technology and Science, 2023-12-13
✍️ Contributors: Samran Khalid, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Talha, Syed Ali Hassan, Aman Ali, Abid Aslam Maan, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1002/pts.2787]

🌍 Utilization of cereal-based husks to achieve sustainable development goals: Treatment of wastewater, biofuels, and biodegradable packaging
📗 Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2023-10
✍️ Contributors: Syed Ali Hassan, Mueen Abbas, Waqar Mujahid, Waqar Ahmed, Saeed Ahmad, Abid Aslam Maan, Aamir Shehzad, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Rana Muhammad Aadil
🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2023.104166]

🥜 An appealing review of industrial and nutraceutical applications of pistachio waste
📙 Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2022-10-06
✍️ Contributor: Syed Ali Hassan
🔗 [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2130158]

 

 

 

 

 

Ali Rhouma | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ali Rhouma | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Project Officer at PRIMA, Spain

 Dr. Ali Rhouma is an accomplished agricultural researcher and environmental expert with over 20 years of experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation. His expertise spans project management, scientific evaluation, policy development, and international collaboration. As a senior project officer at PRIMA Foundation and a scientific expert for the European Innovation Council, he has played a pivotal role in assessing and monitoring large-scale research and innovation projects. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable solutions, leveraging extensive research and policy insights to drive impactful environmental and agricultural advancements. His quadrilingual proficiency and experience in multicultural environments enable him to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders worldwide.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – University Claude Bernard-Lyon, France / INAT-Tunisia (2000–2006)
  • Master of Science – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland (1995–1997)
  • High School Diploma in Agronomy – National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (1988–1995)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Senior Project Officer, PRIMA Foundation, Barcelona, Spain (2018–Present)
    • Manages research project evaluations and funding processes.
    • Assesses project outcomes and innovation potential.
    • Organizes training programs and networking events for researchers and policymakers.
  • Scientific Expert, European Innovation Council, Brussels, Belgium (2024–Present)
    • Evaluates proposals and assesses innovation potential in EU-funded projects.
    • Provides insights into EU research and innovation policies.
  • Director of Research Programs, Agricultural Research Institution for Research and Higher Education, Tunisia (2013–2018)
    • Led national research strategy and policy formulation.
    • Managed 23 research institutions, resource mobilization, and partnerships.
  • Head of R&D Laboratory, Olive Tree Institute, Sfax, Tunisia (2000–2013)
    • Supervised research in plant protection and innovation.
    • Coordinated international research collaborations.
  • Environmental Engineer, National Agency of Environmental Protection, Tunisia (1998–2000)
    • Led environmental impact assessments and solid waste management projects.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
  • Water-Energy-Food Nexus
  • Innovation and Technology Transfer in Agriculture
  • Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development
  • Plant Protection and Biopesticide Development

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • First Award SIAT (2010) – Valorization of olive mill wastewater as a biopesticide.
  • First National Prize (2014) – Development of a bactericide from olive mill waste.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Ali Rhouma has dedicated his career to bridging agricultural research, environmental sustainability, and policy development. His leadership in project management, research, and innovation has significantly contributed to sustainable solutions in the Mediterranean and beyond. With a strong background in international collaboration and research dissemination, he continues to influence the scientific community and policymaking landscape through his expertise and dedication to environmental sustainability and agricultural advancements.

Publications 📚

📄 Article
🔹 To What Extent the ARIMNet Transnational Programme Has Contributed to the Implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Research and Innovation Area?
S. Zebakh, Sanaa · A. Rhouma, Ali · F. Dentressangle, Fabrice · S. Mohammed, Sadiki · F. Jacquet, Florence
📜 Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024
🔍 Citations: 0

📖 Review • Open Access
🔹 Trends in the Water–Energy–Food Nexus Research
A. Rhouma, Ali · J. El Jeitany, Jerome · R.H. Mohtar, Rabi H. · J.M. Gil, Jose M.
📜 Sustainability (Switzerland), 2024
🔍 Citations: 6

📄 Article • Open Access
🔹 Partnership Performance Between Northern and Southern Mediterranean Countries in the First 2 Years of PRIMA Programme Implementation
A. Rhouma, Ali
📜 Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2023
🔍 Citations: 3

📄 Article
🔹 Mapping the Agricultural Research Systems in the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia)
S. Zebakh, Sanaa · A. Rhouma, Ali · R. Arvanitis, Rigas · M. Sadiki, Mohamed
📜 Science, Technology and Society, 2022
🔍 Citations: 7

📚 Book Chapter
🔹 Innovations on the Nexus for Development and Growth in the South Mediterranean Region
S. Zebakh, Sanaa · F. Abdelradi, Fadi · E.S. Mohamed, Essam Sh. · M. Sadiki, Mohamed · A. Rhouma, Ali
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🔍 Citations: 2

🦠 Article
🔹 Promising Epiphytic Antagonistic Pseudomonas Strains from the Citrus Phyllosphere in the Biocontrol of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, Causing Bacterial Citrus Blast and Black Pit
E. Abdellatif, Emna · A. Mikiciński, Artur · M. Kałużna, Monika · A. Rhouma, Ali · J.D. Janse, J. D.
📜 Journal of Plant Pathology, 2022
🔍 Citations: 1

🧪 Article • Open Access
🔹 Succinimido–Ferrocidiphenol Complexed with Cyclodextrins Inhibits Glioblastoma Tumor Growth In Vitro and In Vivo without Noticeable Adverse Toxicity
F. Najlaoui, Feten · B. Busser, Benoît · G.S. Taïwé, Germain Sotoing · S. Gibaud, Stéphane · M. de Waard, Michel
📜 Molecules, 2022
🔍 Citations: 3

🌰 Article • Open Access
🔹 Cultivar and Rootstock Effects on Growth, Yield and Nut Quality of Pistachio under Semi-Arid Conditions of South Mediterranean
S. Ouni, Samiha · L. Noguera-Artiaga, L. · A.A. Carbonell-Barrachina, Angel A. · A. Rhouma, Ali · A. Chelli-Chaabouni, Azza
📜 Horticulturae, 2022