Ebenezer Olaniyi | Food Quality | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ebenezer Olaniyi | Food Quality | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant | University of Georgia | United States 

Mr. Ebenezer Olaniyi is a distinguished researcher whose profile spans Food Science and Technology and Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with a core focus on developing intelligent systems for non-destructive quality assessment. His educational background includes advanced degrees in his technical field. His professional experience includes roles as a Lecturer in engineering and his current capacity as a Graduate Research Assistant, contributing to cutting-edge food safety projects. Mr. Olaniyi’s primary research interest lies in applying Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision for solving real-world challenges in the food industry, such as rapid and objective evaluation of meat quality (e.g., white striping and microbial spoilage) and the grading of agricultural products like sweet potatoes and bananas. His specific research skills encompass advanced techniques like Structured Illumination Reflectance Imaging (SIRI), Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks for feature extraction and classification. The available information, while comprehensive on his research output, does not list specific formal awards or honors at this time. In conclusion, Mr. Olaniyi is an interdisciplinary scholar positioned to make transformative contributions to the efficiency and safety of global food production through his innovative application of machine vision systems.

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Featured Publications:

Lu, Y., Chen, D., Olaniyi, E. O., & Huang, Y. (2022). Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for image augmentation in agriculture: A systematic review. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 200, 107208. (Citations: 344)

Olaniyi, E. O., Oyedotun, O. K., & Adnan, K. (2015). Heart diseases diagnosis using neural networks arbitration. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications, 7(12), 72. (Citations: 230)

Olaniyi, E. O., Khashman, A. (2014). Onset diabetes diagnosis using artificial neural network. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 5(10), 754-759. (Citations: 90)

Olaniyi, E. O., Adekunle, A. A., Odekuoye, T., & Khashman, A. (2017). Automatic system for grading banana using GLCM texture feature extraction and neural network arbitrations. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 40(6), e12575. (Citations: 60)

Olaniyi, E. O., Oyedotun, O. K., & Khashman, A. (2017). Intelligent grading system for banana fruit using neural network arbitration. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 40(1), e12335. (Citations: 59)

Ozerdem, O. C., Olaniyi, E. O., & Oyedotun, O. K. (2017). Short term load forecasting using particle swarm optimization neural network. Procedia Computer Science, 120, 382-393. (Citations: 53)

Leila | Food Microbiology | Editorial Board Member

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.

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Ali Fazlara | food preservation | Food Safety Innovation Award

Prof. Dr. Ali Fazlara | food preservation | Food Safety Innovation Award

Faculty Member at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran

Prof. Dr. Ali Fazlara is a tenured professor of Food Hygiene and Quality Control based in Tehran, Iran. With over 20 years of academic experience since 2003, he has contributed extensively to research on food safety, microbiological quality control, and foodborne pathogen prevention. He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in Scopus- and ISC-indexed journals and collaborates with institutions like Tarbiat Modares University and Islamic Azad University. His work focuses on advancing food hygiene standards and innovative preservation techniques in the food industry.

 Publications Profile

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🎓 Education Details

(Based on context — not explicitly provided, inferred as standard academic progression in Iran)

  • PhD in Food Science / Food Hygiene or related field – Likely completed before 2003

  • Master’s Degree – Likely in Food Microbiology, Food Safety, or Veterinary Sciences

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Likely in Veterinary Medicine, Food Science, or a related discipline

Note: Precise degree titles and institutions can be included if available.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences – Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control

  • More than 20 years of academic and research experience in food hygiene, safety, and microbiological control.

  • Research Supervisor and Co-author on numerous peer-reviewed articles in Scopus and ISC-indexed journals.

  • Collaborated extensively with academic institutions such as:

    • Tarbiat Modares University

    • Islamic Azad University (Tabriz, Karaj, Shahr-e Kord Branches)

    • University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Gorgan)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Food Safety and Hygiene

  • Microbiological Quality Control of Food Products

  • Foodborne Pathogens and Risk Assessment

  • Preservation Techniques in Food Processing

  • Natural Antimicrobial Agents and Additives

  • Detection and Prevention of Food Contaminants

  • Application of Emerging Technologies in Food Quality Control

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Recognition as a high-impact researcher in the field of food hygiene and control.

  • Contributor to Scopus-indexed publications consistently since at least 2018.

  • Likely nominee for national awards in Food Safety Innovation based on research quality, co-authorship in high-impact journals, and leadership in collaborative research.

🔍 Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Ali Fazlara is a distinguished academic and researcher with over two decades of service in the field of Food Hygiene and Quality Control. His robust research portfolio, consistent publication in reputable journals, and collaborative projects with Iranian universities position him as a leader in food safety research. His work addresses key national and international concerns in food hygiene, and he is an ideal candidate for recognition through awards such as the Food Safety Innovation Award.

Publications 📚

  1. 🧪 Mitigation of Foodborne Contaminants
    👩‍🔬 Mitra Jan Sheikh Qudsi (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mohammad Hojjati, *Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani)
    📖 Journal: مجله علوم و صنایع غذایی، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 150–166 | 🧾 Issue: 156 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1403/11/01


  2. 🍇 Natural Preservatives in Food Processing
    👩‍🔬 Zahra Farhadvand (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni, Sepide Kiani Ghale Sard
    📖 Journal: Food Processing and Preservation، دانشگاه علوم کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی گرگان
    📊 Pages: 43–62 | 🧾 Issue: 4 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Gorgan | 📅 Date: 1403/10/25


  3. 🦠 Hygiene in Food Materials
    👩‍🔬 Shokoofeh Ahromi Nejad Malek (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mehdi Zarei
    📖 Journal: مواد بهداشت غذایی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد تبریز
    📊 Pages: 1–14 | 🧾 Issue: 3 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Tabriz | 📅 Date: 1403/09/15


  4. 🥛 Milk Enrichment with Natural Emulsions
    👩‍🔬 Marziyeh Sepeidnameh (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni, Seyed Mohammad Hashem Hosseini
    📖 Journal: Food Processing and Preservation، دانشگاه علوم کشاورزی و منابع طبیعی گرگان
    📊 Pages: 83–102 | 🧾 Issue: 2 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Gorgan | 📅 Date: 1402/06/25


  5. 🌾 Bioactive Compound Applications in Foods
    👩‍🔬 Zahra Ghafoori (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni, Neda Bavarsad
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 119–131 | 🧾 Issue: 128 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1401/07/15


  6. 🧫 Veterinary Microbiology Studies
    👩‍🔬 Sepide Kiani Ghale Sard (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni
    📖 Journal of Veterinary Microbiology، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی گرمسار
    📊 Pages: 1–19 | 🧾 Issue: 1 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Garmsar | 📅 Date: 1401/06/31


  7. 🧬 Functional Foods and Microbial Safety
    👨‍🔬 Ahmad Zadeh Movali (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni, Neda Bavarsad
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 381–394 | 🧾 Issue: 125 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1401/04/15


  8. 🧃 Preservatives and Food Texture
    👩‍🔬 Zahra Farhadvand (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 249–261 | 🧾 Issue: 118 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1400/09/15


  9. 🧴 Hygiene and Food Additive Research
    👩‍🔬 Sepide Kiani Ghale Sard (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni
    📖 Journal: مواد بهداشت غذایی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی تبریز
    📊 Pages: 1–15 | 🧾 Issue: 4 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Tabriz | 📅 Date: 1399/12/15


  10. 🧃 Food Antioxidant Potential Studies
    👩‍🔬 Leyla Sohrabi (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 191–200 | 🧾 Issue: 103 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1399/06/20


  11. 🔬 Functional Properties of Dairy Alternatives
    👩‍🔬 Arezo Dehkordi Fattahian (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Siavash Maktabi, Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni, Neda Bavarsad
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 79–91 | 🧾 Issue: 104 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1399/06/15


  12. 🥗 Microbial Risk in Processed Foods
    👩‍🔬 Razieh Zangeneh (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni
    📖 Journal: مواد بهداشت غذایی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی تبریز
    📊 Pages: 1–13 | 🧾 Issue: 2 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Tabriz | 📅 Date: 1398/06/01


  13. 🧪 Biopreservation and Sensory Properties
    👩‍🔬 Azadeh Mehr Rashidi (1st), Ali Fazlara (2nd), Mehdi Zarei, Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni, Mohammad Noshad
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 187–200 | 🧾 Issue: 90 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1398/05/20


  14. 🧫 Food Microbiology
    👨‍🔬 Ali Fazlara (1st), Mahdi Pourmahdi Borujeni (2nd), Ali Bahadori Rad
    📖 Journal: میکروب‌شناسی مواد غذایی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی شهرکرد
    📊 Pages: 55–66 | 🧾 Issue: 1 | 📚 Index: ISC
    📍 Shahr-e Kord | 📅 Date: 1398/03/15


  15. 🍴 Food Additive Risk Assessment
    👩‍🔬 Mahin Fallah (1st), Masoud Haghkhah (2nd), Ali Fazlara (3rd)
    📖 IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY، دانشگاه تربيت مدرس
    📊 Pages: 13–22 | 🧾 Issue: 84 | 📚 Index: Scopus
    📍 Tehran | 📅 Date: 1397/11/25