Dr. Leila | Food Microbiology | Editorial Board Member
Postdoctoral | University of California San Diego | United States
Dr. Leila is a highly accomplished food scientist whose professional experience is rooted in the critical areas of Food Chemistry and Analytical Toxicology. Her expertise is centered on the safety and integrity of the global food supply chain, particularly in the identification, mitigation, and risk-assessment of chemical contaminants, such as mycotoxins and pesticide residues. Her academic foundation provided her with comprehensive training, which she leveraged to engage in impactful international research projects across various continents, focusing on developing and applying advanced analytical and biosensor-based detection methodologies for food contaminants in staple crops. Her research interest is deeply focused on the intersection of analytical chemistry, public health, and global food safety regulation. Dr. Leila’s research skills include sophisticated quantitative analysis, chromatographic profiling, immunosensor development, and predictive risk modeling. As a reflection of her scientific impact, she has received an Assist. Prof. Dr. designation and has been honored with the Best Researcher Award in the field of infectious diseases/antimicrobial resistance, demonstrating her cross-disciplinary relevance. In conclusion, Dr. Leila is an innovative and critical contributor to global food safety science, whose body of work directly addresses a major public health concern through rigorous analytical methods and a commitment to international collaboration.
Profile: ORCID
Featured Publications:
Li, M., Li, H., Thipchai, P., Sringarm, K., Punyodom, W., Rachtanapun, P., … & Peivasteh Roudsari, L. (2021). Mycotoxins: Impact on Health and Strategies for Prevention and Detoxification in the Food Chain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 38(2), 42–55. (21 Citations)
Arora, S., Nabi, T., Oberoi, S., & Awasthi, V. (2024). Prevalence of household food security and health-related quality of life: Special consideration on the expectant mothers in Punjab. The Indian Economic Journal, 72(3), 540–553. (2 Citations)
Arora, S., Oberoi, S., Nabi, T., & Verma, B. (2024). How does blockchain impact sustainable food security? Insights from literature review. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 4(2), 100276. (16 Citations)
Arora, S., & Nabi, T. (2022). Determinants affecting household food security in India: A critical review. International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies, 15(2–4), 317–330. (11 Citations)
Arora, S., Nabi, T., & Bhardwaj, M. (2023). Blockchain technology: A double-edged sword when it comes to sustainable food security. The Empirical Economics Letters, 22, 67–88. (4 Citations)
Oberoi, S., Arora, S., Verma, B., & Roy, K. K. (2024). What do we know about artificial intelligence and blockchain technology integration in the healthcare industry? Driving decentralization and disruption with digital technologies, 124–138. (12 Citations)
Verma, B., Bhardwaj, M., Arora, S., & Oberoi, S. (2025). Unveiling the impact of remittances on productive efficiencies: Investigating productivity growth of prominent remittance-receiving developing nations. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 74(4). (4 Citations)