qi zhang | food processing | Excellence in Innovation Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. qi zhang | food processing | Excellence in Innovation AwardĀ 

Associate professor at Yangzhou University, China

Dr. Sarah (Qi) Zhang is an Associate Professor at Yangzhou University, China, in the School of Mechanical Engineering. With extensive experience in research and academia, she has contributed significantly to the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in manufacturing, renewable energy, and AI-driven optimization. Dr. Zhang has worked on numerous high-profile projects, authored/co-authored over 40 research papers, and collaborated with leading universities and industry partners globally. Her work focuses on energy efficiency, biofuel production, and the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in various engineering processes.

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šŸŽ“ Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (Aug 2013)
    • Dissertation: “Investigation on pelleting temperature, pelleting quality, pellet sugar yield in ultrasonic-vibration assisted pelleting for ethanol manufacturing.”
  • B.S. in Information Technology, University of Wollongong, Australia (Nov 2005)

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Professional Experience

1. Associate Professor, Yangzhou University, China (Aug 2016 – Present)

  • Established English graduate courses and collaborated with faculties from various international universities (University of Oregon, University of North Carolina State University, University of Texas Technology, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley).
  • Focused on energy-saving and optimization in large-scale dryer systems, as well as AI extruder design using CFD.
  • Led two National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects.

2. Assistant Professor, Yangzhou University, China (Sept 2013 – July 2017)

  • Worked on new biomass treatment methods for cellulosic ethanol production.
  • Managed three renewable energy projects funded by Jiangsu Province.
  • Contributed to two NSFC projects.

3. Research Assistant, Kansas State University, US (May 2009 – Aug 2013)

  • Participated in NSF projects, including the design and maintenance of an NSF career writing workshop website.
  • Taught material processing in manufacturing.

4. Software Engineer, Motorola Electronic Co. LTD, Singapore (Sept 2005 – Sept 2008)

  • Developed software programs using ASP, SQL, VB, and C.
  • Managed projects related to Hyperion Management software.

šŸŒ± Research Interests

Dr. Zhangā€™s research interests are primarily centered around:

  • Energy-saving technologies: Development of energy-efficient systems, with a focus on dryers and extruder design.
  • Biomass and biofuel production: Innovation in cellulosic ethanol production, including the use of ultrasonic-vibration assisted pelleting.
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Application of CFD to optimize airflow and moisture distribution in drying and manufacturing processes.
  • AI and optimization techniques: Use of artificial intelligence in optimizing manufacturing systems and processes.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

  • Yangzhou Excellent Ph.D. Award (2014-2016) ā€“ PI (Principal Investigator)
  • Scientific Research Fund from Jiangsu Province: Multiple awards for research on renewable energy and ethanol production technologies.
  • China Postdoc Fund: Investigation of ultrasonic vibration pelleting mechanisms (2014).
  • NSF Career Writing Workshops: Led several workshops from 2009-2013.
  • NSFC Projects: Several contributions to national-level projects, including optimization in 3D ultrasonic machining and non-perfect geometric parameters.

šŸ” Conclusion

Dr. Sarah (Qi) Zhang is a dedicated academic and researcher, known for her leadership in the fields of mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and manufacturing systems. Her collaborative spirit has led her to work with prominent international institutions and contribute to cutting-edge research projects. With a passion for energy optimization and sustainable technologies, she continues to make significant strides in the application of CFD and AI in manufacturing and biofuel production.

Her extensive list of publications, teaching roles, and funded research projects underscore her influential role in advancing the field and fostering global academic and industry collaborations.

Publications šŸ“š

šŸ“‘ Dialdehyde cellulose nanocrystal/gelatin hydrogel optimized for 3D printing applications
šŸ“ Y Jiang, J Zhou, Z Yang, D Liu, X Xv, G Zhao, H Shi, Q Zhang
šŸ“˜ Journal of Materials Science 53, 11883-11900 (80 citations, 2018)


šŸ“‘ Relationships between cellulosic biomass particle size and enzymatic hydrolysis sugar yield: Analysis of inconsistent reports in the literature
šŸ“ Q Zhang, P Zhang, ZJ Pei, D Wang
šŸ“˜ Renewable Energy 60, 127-136 (64 citations, 2013)


šŸ“‘ Preparation of cellulose nanocrystals from Humulus japonicus stem and the influence of high temperature pretreatment
šŸ“ Y Jiang, J Zhou, Q Zhang, G Zhao, L Heng, D Chen, D Liu
šŸ“˜ Carbohydrate Polymers 164, 284-293 (55 citations, 2017)


šŸ“‘ 3D printing process of oxidized nanocellulose and gelatin scaffold
šŸ“ X Xu, J Zhou, Y Jiang, Q Zhang, H Shi, D Liu
šŸ“˜ Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition 29 (12), 1498-1513 (52 citations, 2018)


šŸ“‘ Preparation of cellulose nanocrystal/oxidized dextran/gelatin (CNC/OD/GEL) hydrogels and fabrication of a CNC/OD/GEL scaffold by 3D printing
šŸ“ Y Jiang, J Zhou, H Shi, G Zhao, Q Zhang, C Feng, X Xv
šŸ“˜ Journal of Materials Science 55 (6), 2618-2635 (48 citations, 2020)


šŸ“‘ Preparation of cellulose nanofiber-reinforced gelatin hydrogel and optimization for 3D printing applications
šŸ“ Y Jiang, X Xv, D Liu, Z Yang, Q Zhang, H Shi, G Zhao, J Zhou
šŸ“˜ BioResources 13 (3) (44 citations, 2018)


šŸ“‘ Effects of ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting on chemical composition and sugar yield of corn stover and sorghum stalk
šŸ“ Q Zhang, P Zhang, ZJ Pei, F Xu, D Wang, P Vadlani
šŸ“˜ Renewable Energy 76, 160-166 (30 citations, 2015)


šŸ“‘ Investigation on characteristics of corn stover and sorghum stalk processed by ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting
šŸ“ Q Zhang, P Zhang, Z Pei, D Wang
šŸ“˜ Renewable Energy 101, 1075-1086 (27 citations, 2017)


šŸ“‘ Ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting of sorghum stalks: effects of pressure and ultrasonic power
šŸ“ Q Zhang, PF Zhang, T Deines, ZJ Pei, D Wang, X Wu, G Pritchett
šŸ“˜ International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 49460, 129-135 (27 citations, 2010)


šŸ“‘ The untapped potential of zeolites in techno-augmentation of the biomaterials and food industrial processing operations: A review
šŸ“ P Sharma, PP Sutar, H Xiao, Q Zhang
šŸ“˜ Journal of Future Foods 3 (2), 127-141 (25 citations, 2023)


šŸ“‘ A universal CRISPR/Cas12a-powered intelligent point-of-care testing platform for multiple small molecules in the healthcare, environment, and food
šŸ“ Y Zhao, W Wu, X Tang, Q Zhang, J Mao, L Yu, P Li, Z Zhang
šŸ“˜ Biosensors and Bioelectronics 225, 115102 (23 citations, 2023)


šŸ“‘ Rapid, on-site, ultrasensitive melamine quantitation method for protein beverages using time-resolved fluorescence detection paper
šŸ“ G Li, D Wang, A Zhou, Y Sun, Q Zhang, A Poapolathep, L Zhang, Z Fan, …
šŸ“˜ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 66 (22), 5671-5676 (21 citations, 2018)


šŸ“‘ Ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting of cellulosic biomass for ethanol manufacturing: An investigation on pelleting temperature
šŸ“ Q Zhang, P Zhang, Z Pei, M Rys, D Wang, J Zhou
šŸ“˜ Renewable Energy 86, 895-908 (21 citations, 2016)


šŸ“‘ Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxins production on peanuts over Ī±-Fe2O3 nanorods under sunlight irradiation
šŸ“ D Sun, J Mao, Z Wang, H Li, L Zhang, W Zhang, Q Zhang, P Li
šŸ“˜ International Journal of Food Microbiology 353, 109296 (20 citations, 2021)


šŸ“‘ Design and experiment of no-tube seeder for wheat sowing
šŸ“ X Xi, C Gu, Y Shi, Y Zhao, Y Zhang, Q Zhang, Y Jin, R Zhang
šŸ“˜ Soil and Tillage Research 204, 104724 (20 citations, 2020)


šŸ“‘ Predictive temperature modeling and experimental investigation of ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting of wheat straw
šŸ“ Q Zhang, Z Shi, P Zhang, Z Li, M Jaberi-Douraki
šŸ“˜ Applied Energy 205, 511-528 (18 citations, 2017)


šŸ“‘ Efficient Prevention of Aspergillus flavus Spores Spread in Air Using Plasmonic Ag-AgCl/Ī±-Fe2O3 under Visible Light Irradiation
šŸ“ D Sun, J Mao, H Wei, Q Zhang, L Cheng, X Yang, P Li
šŸ“˜ ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 14 (24), 28021-28032 (17 citations, 2022)


šŸ“‘ An on-site, ultra-sensitive, quantitative sensing method for the determination of total aflatoxin in peanut and rice based on quantum dot nanobeads strip
šŸ“ S Ouyang, Z Zhang, T He, P Li, Q Zhang, X Chen, D Wang, H Li, X Tang, …
šŸ“˜ Toxins 9 (4), 137 (17 citations, 2017)


šŸ“‘ Experimental determination of the phase equilibrium in the Mgā€“Cuā€“Ca ternary system at 350Ā°C
šŸ“ Z Zhang, Q Zhang, L Jin, Y Zhang, T Cai, L Zhao, J Wang, Z Jin, L Sheng
šŸ“˜ Journal of Alloys and Compounds 818, 152865 (14 citations, 2020)


šŸ“‘ Computational fluid dynamic analysis of airflow in belt dryer: effects of conveyor position on airflow distribution
šŸ“ P Zhang, Y Mu, Z Shi, Q Zhang, M Wei, M Jaberi-Douraki
šŸ“˜ Energy Procedia 142, 1367-1374 (13 citations, 2017)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist. Prof. D. Parvaneh Naserzadeh | Nanotechnology in Food Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. D. Parvaneh Naserzadeh | Nanotechnology in Food Science Award | Best Researcher AwardĀ 

Correspond at Iran medical university, Iran

Dr. Parvaneh Naserzadeh is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Her research primarily focuses on cellular and mitochondrial toxicity, microfluidics for cell repairing, smart drug delivery systems using nanoparticles, and various methods of detecting cellular damage and toxicity pathways, particularly in relation to tumor cells. Dr. Naserzadeh has extensive experience in both teaching and research, with a strong focus on cellular mechanisms, pharmacology, and toxicology. She has contributed to numerous academic projects, publications, and patents and is actively involved in international and national collaborations.

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šŸŽ“ Education Details

  • Ph.D., Pharmacology & Toxicology (Biomedicine)
    Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (2014ā€“2019)
    Thesis: A search for mitochondrial and cellular toxicity by Silk fibroin nanoparticles using huvec, fibroblast, and lymphocytes, monocytes cells.

  • MSc, General Toxicology
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (2012ā€“2014)
    Thesis: A search for mitochondrial damage by cigarette smoke extract using isolated mitochondria obtained from the brain, heart, lung, and skin of Wistar rats.

  • BSc, Cellular and Molecular Biology
    Zanjan University, Zanjan, Iran (2007ā€“2011)

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Tehran, Iran (2024ā€“Present)
    Teaching and research focused on cellular mechanisms in endocrinology diseases, mitochondrial and lysosomal studies on tumor cells, and the application of flow cytometry in medicine.

  • International Branch, Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Tehran, Iran (2024ā€“2025)
    Teaching the application of cellular and molecular concepts in radiobiology.

  • Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University
    Tehran, Iran (2024ā€“2025)
    Teaching the diagnosis of toxicity using cytotoxic factors and therapeutic strategies.

  • Nanopromaterials Company & Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Tehran, Iran (2014ā€“2022)
    Research on nano-delivery and imaging, including cellular and mitochondrial toxicity of nanoparticles by microfluidics.

šŸŒ± Research Interests

  • Development of microfluidic systems for cell repair and toxicity detection.
  • Investigation of cellular and mitochondrial toxicity pathways, particularly in relation to drug delivery systems and tumor cells.
  • Exploration of smart drug delivery using biocompatible materials such as nanoparticles.
  • Cytotoxicity and mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction in diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
  • Application of nanomaterials in medical treatments, including their effects on tissue regeneration and cancer therapy.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

  • 2023-2024: Young Researcher Project Grant, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
  • 2023-2024: Young Researcher Project Grant, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • 2014-2015: Ph.D. Project Grant, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.

šŸ” Conclusion

Dr. Parvaneh Naserzadehā€™s expertise lies in the fields of pharmacology, toxicology, and biomedicine, with significant contributions to the understanding of mitochondrial and cellular toxicity. Her work is integral to the development of advanced therapeutic strategies, including nano-based drug delivery systems and the use of microfluidic devices in medical research. With her academic background, numerous publications, and international research collaborations, Dr. Naserzadeh has made a substantial impact on the scientific community, particularly in the areas of drug delivery, toxicity mechanisms, and regenerative medicine. Her passion for teaching and mentoring future researchers in these fields further strengthens her contributions to the scientific community.

Publications šŸ“š

  1. šŸ“„ Protective impact of Betanin against noise and scrotal hyperthermia on testicular toxicity in Wistar rat: Role of apoptosis, oxidative stress and inflammation
    S., Bijani, Soroush, P., Naserzadeh, Parvaneh, M.J., Hosseini, Mir Jamal
    Heliyon, 2024


  2. šŸ“„ Cytotoxicity of Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles on Rabbit Tooth Gum Cells
    S.A.J., Mossavi, Seyed Arash Javad, J.F., Ramandi, Javad F., F., Ghanbary, Fatemeh, F.R., Tay, Franklin R., B., Ashtari, Behnaz
    Nano, 2024


  3. šŸ“„ Photobiomodulation therapy reverses spermatogenesis arrest in hyperthermia-induced azoospermia mouse model
    S., Ziaeipour, Sanaz, M., Noroozian, Mohsen, H.A., Abbaszadeh, Hojjat Allah, M.A., Abdollahifar, Mohammad Amin, S., Paktinat, Shahrokh
    Lasers in Medical Science, 2023


  4. šŸ’‰ A Drug-Eluting Injectable NanoGel for Localized Delivery of Anticancer Drugs to Solid Tumors
    B., Godau, Brent, S., Samimi, Sadaf, A., Seyfoori, Amir, D.D., Fortin, David D., M., Akbari, Mohsen
    Pharmaceutics, 2023


  5. šŸ’‰ Fabrication of a microfluidic device for probiotic drug’s dosage screening: Precision Medicine for Breast Cancer Treatment
    A., Salehi, Ali, P., Naserzadeh, Parvaneh, P., Tarighi, Parastoo, B., Ashtari, Behnaz, M.A., Mozafari, Masoud Amin
    Translational Oncology, 2023


  6. šŸ©¹ Combined Use of Photobiomodulation and Curcumin-Loaded Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Significantly Improved Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats Compared to Either Treatment Alone
    M., Hekmat, Manouchehr, H., Ahmadi, Houssein, F., Baniasadi, Farazad, S., Chien, Sufan, M., Bayat, Mohammad
    Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 2023


  7. šŸ”¬ Stem Cell Differentiation into Cardiomyocytes: Current Methods and Emerging Approaches
    E., Afjeh-Dana, Elham, P., Naserzadeh, Parvaneh, E., Moradi, Elham, A.M., Seifalian, Alexander Marcus, B., Ashtari, Behnaz
    Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, 2022