Innovative Research Award
Catherine Wong
Illinois Institute of Technology
| Catherine Wong |
| Affiliation |
Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Country |
United States |
| Scopus ID |
57210312568 |
| Documents |
19 |
| Citations |
182 |
| h-index |
7 |
| Subject Area |
Food Packaging Innovations |
| Event |
International Food Scientist Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0002-1239-6677 |
Catherine Wong is a researcher affiliated with the Illinois Institute of Technology whose academic profile is associated with Food Packaging Innovations. Her documented research record includes 19 documents, 182 citations, and an h-index of 7. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of publication activity and scholarly visibility, while the broader assessment of research quality depends on the originality, rigor, relevance, and practical value of individual contributions.
Abstract
The Innovative Research Award recognizes research activity characterized by original approaches, scientific investigation, and potential practical relevance. Catherine Wong’s profile is associated with Food Packaging Innovations, a multidisciplinary area involving packaging materials, food protection, preservation, shelf-life management, sustainability, and emerging packaging technologies. Food packaging research contributes to maintaining food quality and safety while addressing environmental and resource considerations.[1]
Keywords
Food Packaging; Packaging Innovation; Food Science; Sustainable Packaging; Food Safety; Shelf Life; Packaging Technology; Functional Materials; Research Impact.
Introduction
Contemporary food packaging research combines food science, chemistry, microbiology, materials science, engineering, and sustainability. Packaging systems increasingly serve functions beyond containment by supporting preservation, quality monitoring, protection, and product stability. Active and intelligent packaging technologies have consequently become important areas of food research and technological development.[2]
Research Profile
The available researcher profile records 19 documents, 182 citations, and an h-index of 7. The identified subject area is Food Packaging Innovations. These indicators provide a concise quantitative representation of scholarly activity. However, bibliometric measurements should be considered alongside publication quality, research methodology, originality, collaboration, applicability, and contribution to scientific knowledge.
Research Contributions
Food packaging innovation encompasses the development and evaluation of materials and systems intended to improve food protection, quality, stability, and resource efficiency. Important research directions include functional packaging materials, barrier properties, active packaging, intelligent packaging, sustainable alternatives, and technologies designed to reduce food deterioration and waste.[1] Within this broader scientific context, research in packaging innovation can support both fundamental understanding and practical development of food systems.
Publications
Catherine Wong’s Scopus-associated profile reports 19 documents. The publication record provides the quantitative foundation for the reported citation count and h-index. Detailed assessment of individual publications should consider journal quality, methodological rigor, originality, citation context, reproducibility, and relevance to food packaging science.
Research Impact
The reported 182 citations and h-index of 7 indicate measurable scholarly visibility within the available bibliometric record. Citation-based indicators can help describe academic reach but do not independently establish research quality or societal significance. Broader research impact may also involve technological applications, interdisciplinary collaboration, industrial relevance, environmental benefits, knowledge transfer, and contribution to improved food packaging practices.
Award Suitability
Based on the documented subject area, publication activity, citation record, and research profile, Catherine Wong’s work is relevant for consideration under the Innovative Research Award. A formal award assessment should additionally examine verified publications, originality, scientific significance, methodological quality, practical application, and supporting evidence submitted during the evaluation process.
Conclusion
Catherine Wong’s academic profile reflects research activity in Food Packaging Innovations, supported by 19 documented publications, 182 citations, and an h-index of 7. The available record provides a basis for scholarly recognition while emphasizing that research quality and substantive contribution should be evaluated together with quantitative bibliometric indicators.
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References
- Marsh, K., & Bugusu, B. (2007). Food Packaging—Roles, Materials, and Environmental Issues. Journal of Food Science, 72(3), R39–R55.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2007.00301.x
- Yildirim, S., Röcker, B., Pettersen, M. K., Nilsen-Nygaard, J., Ayhan, Z., Rutkaite, R., Schmid, M., & Pettersen, M. K. (2018). Active Packaging Applications for Food. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 17(1), 165–199.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12399
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Catherine Wong, Author ID 57210312568. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57210312568