Jae-Young Her | Food Packaging | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jae-Young Her | Food Packaging | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Mokpo National University | South Korea

Food Packaging is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that plays a vital role in ensuring food safety, quality preservation, sustainability, and consumer trust across global food systems. The educational foundation of Food Packaging is built upon comprehensive knowledge of material science, food–material interactions, barrier properties, and regulatory frameworks, enabling the development of packaging solutions that protect food integrity throughout storage, transportation, and distribution. Professional experience in Food Packaging spans research and development, industrial application, quality assurance, and innovation-driven projects that address real-world challenges such as shelf-life extension, contamination prevention, and cost-effective packaging design.

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Esther Asensio Casas | Food Safety and Quality Control | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Esther Asensio Casas | Food Safety and Quality Control | Best Researcher Awarda

Profesor contratado doctor at Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain

Dr. Esther Asensio Casas is an Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zaragoza, Spain. She has made significant contributions to food safety and packaging innovations, particularly in the analysis of food-packaging interactions and environmental impacts. A key member of the GUIA Research Group, she has participated in 27 competitive research projects and 55 industry collaborations. Her dedication to mentoring is evident from her supervision of 20 Final Degree Projects and three Master’s theses. Dr. Asensio’s work reflects a commitment to addressing real-world challenges through analytical excellence and innovative solutions.

Professional Profile

Education

Dr. Asensio completed her academic training with a specialization in Analytical Chemistry, achieving advanced degrees that laid the groundwork for her impactful research career. Her education emphasized the integration of theory and practice, enabling her to excel in multidisciplinary areas like food safety, packaging, and environmental chemistry. This strong academic foundation has fueled her ability to contribute meaningfully to both academia and industry, demonstrating the relevance of her expertise in solving contemporary scientific challenges.

Professional Experience

With a career spanning years of academic and applied research, Dr. Asensio has distinguished herself in both teaching and consultancy roles. She has actively contributed to 27 competitive projects and 55 consultancy assignments, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical applications. Her versatility is evident in her work across fields such as food-packaging safety, migration testing, and environmental studies. As an educator and mentor, she continues to shape the future of analytical chemistry, fostering innovation and encouraging critical thinking among her students.

Research Interests

Dr. Asensio’s research interests focus on developing analytical methodologies to enhance food safety and sustainable packaging. Her work includes studying food-packaging interactions, migration of additives, adhesives, and inks, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. She employs a multidisciplinary approach to address pressing issues, such as the safety of materials used in food contact and the environmental impacts of packaging waste. Her innovative methods contribute to creating safer, more sustainable solutions in the field of analytical chemistry.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Asensio has received accolades for her research and academic contributions, including recognition for her work on food safety and packaging sustainability. Her leadership in competitive research projects, impactful publications, and dedication to mentorship have earned her a respected position in the scientific community. While specific awards are not detailed, her career is marked by a continuous pursuit of excellence, reflecting her passion for advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges through science.

Conclusion

Esther Asensio Casas is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her significant contributions to food packaging safety and analytical chemistry. Her expertise in migration tests and food-packaging interactions addresses critical challenges in food safety. To further strengthen her candidacy, focusing on increasing her citation metrics, diversifying her research impact, and translating academic work into commercial applications would be beneficial. Overall, her academic achievements and contributions to public health and safety make her a deserving contender for recognition.

Publications Top Noted

Safety assessment of silicone molds for food use

    • 📝 Author(s): Wrona, M., Aparicio, L., Alloca, V., Nerín, C., Asensio, E.
    • 📅 Year: 2024
    • 📈 Citations: 0

Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry for non-volatile compounds

    • 📝 Author(s): Wrona, M., Román, A., Song, X.-C., Goshawk, J., Asensio, E.
    • 📅 Year: 2023
    • 📈 Citations: 7

In Vitro Propagation and Phytochemistry of Thymol-Producing Plants

    • 📝 Author(s): Asensio, E., de Medinacelli Juan-Méndez, R., Juan-Vicedo, J.
    • 📅 Year: 2022
    • 📈 Citations: 5

Analysis of potential migration compounds from silicone molds

    • 📝 Author(s): Asensio, E., Uranga, J., Nerín, C.
    • 📅 Year: 2022
    • 📈 Citations: 9

Untargeted Metabolomics for Volatile Compounds in Spanish Plant Tea

    • 📝 Author(s): Wrona, M., Pezo, D., Rovito, M.A., Nerín, C., Asensio, E.
    • 📅 Year: 2022
    • 📈 Citations: 4

Phenolic compounds and genetic diversity in bearberry plants

    • 📝 Author(s): Asensio, E., Vitales, D., Pérez, I., Garnatje, T., Sales, E.
    • 📅 Year: 2020
    • 📈 Citations: 31

Migration of volatile compounds from natural biomaterials

    • 📝 Author(s): Asensio, E., Montañés, L., Nerín, C.
    • 📅 Year: 2020
    • 📈 Citations: 26

Predicting antioxidant capacity of bearberry leaves

    • 📝 Author(s): Song, X.-C., Canellas, E., Asensio, E., Nerín, C.
    • 📅 Year: 2020
    • 📈 Citations: 47

Set-off migration of ink in cardboard cups

    • 📝 Author(s): Asensio, E., Peiro, T., Nerín, C.
    • 📅 Year: 2019
    • 📈 Citations: 20

Antioxidant and antimicrobial markers in active packaging

    • 📝 Author(s): Wrona, M., Blasco, S., Becerril, R., Sales, E., Asensio, E.
    • 📅 Year: 2019
    • 📈 Citations: 22