Prof. Dr. Abdel-Aziz Ramadan El-Shahhat | Food Security | Editorial Board Member
Professor | Zagazig university | Egypt
Prof. Dr. Abdel-Aziz Ramadan El-Shahhat is a distinguished figure in the field of Analytical Food Chemistry and Spectroscopy, whose foundational education is in chemistry and analytical techniques, equipping him with the expertise necessary for his high-impact research. His extensive professional experience includes a long tenure as a Professor, where he has been instrumental in teaching, curriculum development, and leading significant research programs. Prof. El-Shahhat’s central research interests are focused on Food Quality Assessment and Food Safety, specifically the development of highly sensitive and accurate analytical methodologies for the determination of trace elements, heavy metal contaminants, pesticides, and other potentially harmful residues in food and environmental matrices. His core research skills are highly refined in advanced spectroscopic techniques (including Atomic Absorption and ICP-MS), chromatography, and the development of novel sample preparation and extraction methods (like solid-phase extraction and ultrasound-assisted extraction) to validate the safety and authenticity of food products. The immense scope and quality of his work are reflected in his exceptional scholarly record, featuring an outstanding h-index of 45 and an i10-index of 105 (Google Scholar metrics), which represents his most significant professional award and honors. Furthermore, his active role on the Editorial Boards of major international scientific journals demonstrates his profound leadership in shaping the academic dialogue within analytical chemistry.
Featured Publications:
El-Shahhat, A. R., & Shaban, M. M. (2018). Determination of trace metal ions in different human hair samples from Egypt by sequential atomic absorption spectrometry. Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, 9(1), 1-10. (Citations: 140)
El-Shahhat, A. R. (2019). An efficient and selective solid phase extraction method for preconcentration and speciation of chromium in environmental samples prior to determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Talanta, 192, 110-117. (Citations: 95)
El-Shahhat, A. R. (2020). Development and validation of an ultrasound-assisted dispersive solid-phase extraction method coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography for the determination of five sulfonamide residues in milk. Food Chemistry, 308, 125695. (Citations: 70)
El-Shahhat, A. R. (2017). Direct determination of trace lead and cadmium in vegetable samples using slurry sampling electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 182, 10-15. (Citations: 60)
El-Shahhat, A. R., & Shaban, M. M. (2021). Microextraction coupled with spectrofluorimetry for the determination of pyrimethamine in pharmaceutical preparations and biological fluids. Microchemical Journal, 168, 106411. (Citations: 45)
El-Shahhat, A. R. (2022). Assessment of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables from local markets using quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe (QuEChERS) method and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Food Control, 131, 108426. (Citations: 35)
El-Shahhat, A. R., et al. (2016). Simultaneous determination of some trace heavy metals in different food samples using solid-phase extraction and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 20(3), 324-331. (Citations: 55)