Syed Ali Hassan | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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.

Publications Profile

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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]


 

 

 

 

 

Yu-Cheng Yang | Innovative Food Product Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Yu-Cheng Yang | Innovative Food Product Development | Best Researcher Award

Professor at College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, China

Professor Yu-Cheng Yang is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of chemical engineering, with a deep focus on multi-scale transfer processes and the development of high-value marine bioproducts. Currently serving as the Associate Dean of the College of Chemical Engineering at Huaqiao University in Xiamen, China, he is renowned for his groundbreaking work on the optimization of marine polysaccharide utilization and process intensification. His expertise spans across fundamental chemical engineering principles and applied industrial research. Over the years, Professor Yang has been instrumental in advancing both theoretical and practical aspects of chemical processes, with a particular emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. His research contributions, coupled with his leadership in academic and collaborative research initiatives, position him as a highly respected figure in the global chemical engineering community.

Professional Profile

Education

Professor Yang holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, where he was mentored by Academician Jian-Feng Chen. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution. During his doctoral studies, he specialized in chemical process optimization and multi-scale transfer processes. This solid academic foundation paved the way for his subsequent research career, where he combined theoretical knowledge with practical applications, especially in marine bioproducts and advanced chemical processes. Professor Yang’s education has not only grounded him in the technical aspects of chemical engineering but also equipped him with the skills to innovate in complex, interdisciplinary research areas that straddle chemical engineering, environmental science, and biotechnology.

Professional Experience

Professor Yang’s professional trajectory spans various academic and research positions, beginning with his role as a lecturer at Huaqiao University, where he quickly advanced to associate professor and, more recently, to professor and associate dean of the College of Chemical Engineering. His academic leadership has fostered the development of a strong research culture within his department. In addition to his primary academic role, Professor Yang has worked as a visiting scholar at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands, where he further honed his research skills in chemical engineering. Throughout his career, he has actively participated in and led numerous research projects, particularly in the areas of chemical process optimization, marine bioproduct development, and sustainability. His expertise in both teaching and research continues to influence students and researchers alike, making him a key figure at Huaqiao University and beyond.

Research Interests

Professor Yang’s research interests lie at the intersection of chemical engineering and biotechnology, focusing particularly on process intensification, reaction optimization, and the comprehensive utilization of marine polysaccharides. He is dedicated to advancing multi-scale transfer processes, which are crucial for improving the efficiency and sustainability of chemical operations. Additionally, his work explores the development of high-value marine bioproducts, including biodegradable materials, marine-derived polysaccharides, and bioactive peptides. His research is not only theoretical but also highly applied, with significant real-world applications in sustainable engineering practices, including biodegradable plastics and food packaging technologies. The focus on marine bioproducts aligns with his broader goal of contributing to environmental sustainability, positioning his work as both innovative and socially relevant in addressing modern global challenges.

Awards and Honors

Professor Yang’s contributions to the field of chemical engineering have been widely recognized both domestically and internationally. He has been awarded numerous research grants, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), which supports his work on marine polysaccharide degradation and process intensification. His academic excellence has been acknowledged by his promotion to the position of associate dean at Huaqiao University, a testament to his leadership and influence within the academic community. In addition to his role at Huaqiao, Professor Yang has received several accolades for his work on marine bioproduct development and sustainable chemical processes. His achievements have cemented his reputation as a leader in chemical engineering, with a special emphasis on the integration of green chemistry and environmental sustainability into his research initiatives.

Conclusion

Professor Yu-Cheng Yang demonstrates an outstanding blend of innovation, research leadership, and commitment to both academic and industrial advancement in the field of chemical engineering. His research on multi-scale transfer processes and marine bioproducts is not only academically significant but has the potential to contribute meaningfully to environmental sustainability and bio-based industrial solutions. With his strong track record of funding, leadership, and international collaborations, he is certainly a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Enhancing his global visibility and expanding his interdisciplinary collaborations would further elevate his research profile. Overall, Professor Yang’s work reflects the core values of excellence, innovation, and impactful contribution to science and society.

Publications Top Noted

  • Fucoidan treats chemotherapy-induced alopecia and helps cyclophosphamide treat tumors
    • Authors: Wang, Z., Lai, Y., Zhang, N., Ye, J., Xiao, M.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2025
    • Citations: 0
  • Sulfated polysaccharide from Apostichopus japonicus viscera exhibits anti-inflammatory properties in vitro and in vivo
    • Authors: Ye, J., Zheng, L., Pan, W., Zhang, X., Xiao, M.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 1
  • Plant polysaccharide-derived edible film packaging for instant food: Rapid dissolution in hot water coupled with exceptional mechanical and barrier characteristics
    • Authors: Yang, Y.-C., Lin, H.-S., Chen, H.-X., Ye, J., Xiao, M.-T.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 4
  • Preparation, antibacterial activity, and structure-activity relationship of low molecular weight κ-carrageenan
    • Authors: Huang, H., Wang, Q., Ning, Z., Xiao, M., Ye, J.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 4
  • Protective effects of neoagarotetraose against oxidative stress via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in hydrogen peroxide-induced HepG2 cells
    • Authors: Huang, Y., Lin, F., Zheng, B., Xiao, M., Ye, J.
    • Journal: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 1
  • ZIF-derived hollow cattail-shaped composites with hierarchical channels towards enhanced electrochemical properties for supercapacitors
    • Authors: Yan, M., Yao, W., Kumar Kankala, R., Yang, Y., Zhang, X.
    • Journal: Applied Surface Science
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 1
  • Sodium alginate/carboxymethyl starch/κ-carrageenan enteric soft capsule: Processing, characterization, and rupture time evaluation
    • Authors: Zheng, B.-D., Yu, Y.-Z., Yuan, X.-L., Ye, J., Xiao, M.-T.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 13
  • Numerical treatments for large eddy simulations of liquid-liquid dispersions via population balance equation
    • Authors: Mao, J., Wang, Z.-T., Yang, Y.-C., Li, D.
    • Journal: Physics of Fluids
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 4
  • Drying Process of HPMC-Based Hard Capsules: Visual Experiment and Mathematical Modeling
    • Authors: He, C., Yang, Y., Zhang, M., Xu, H., Xiao, M.
    • Journal: Gels
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 2
  • Enhancing Pullulan Soft Capsules with a Mixture of Glycerol and Sorbitol Plasticizers: A Multi-Dimensional Study
    • Authors: Zhou, K., Yang, Y., Zheng, B., Ye, J., Xiao, M.
    • Journal: Polymers
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 5