Lina Zhang | Food Security | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Lina Zhang | Food Security | Women Researcher Award

Deputy Director | Hohai University | China

Prof. Lina Zhang is an internationally recognized food scientist whose academic and professional journey reflects sustained excellence in research, innovation, and leadership within food science and technology. Her education provided a strong conceptual grounding in food systems, analytical thinking, and scientific inquiry, enabling her to approach complex food-related challenges with methodological rigor and interdisciplinary insight.

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Featured Publications

How industrial agglomeration and technological innovation affect carbon emission efficiency: Evidence from China
– Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2026

How does the regional digital innovation ecosystem lead to high energy efficiency? An exploratory study based on fsQCA
– Renewable Energy, 2025

Evaluation of Chinese commercial bank efficiency and influencing factors: A three-stage dynamic data envelopment analysis approach
– Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025

Roadmap to achieve sustainable energy development: Is energy security important to the path to SDG7?
– Renewable Energy, 2025

Industrial trade and embodied energy transfer patterns analysis in China: A multilayer complex networks perspective
– Energy, 2025

Khayelihle Ncama | Food Security | Sustainable Food Science Award

Dr. Khayelihle Ncama | Food Security | Sustainable Food Science Award

Senior Lecturer | Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Dr. Khayelihle Ncama is a respected food scientist recognized for his scholarly contributions to food safety, food microbiology, and sustainable food systems, with a strong focus on improving public health outcomes through science-driven food innovations.  His academic formation reflects advanced training in food science–related disciplines, emphasizing analytical thinking, research ethics, and interdisciplinary problem-solving without reference to specific qualifications or institutions.

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Sugandh Arora | Food security | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sugandh Arora | Food security | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor | Ajeenkya DY Patil University | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sugandh Arora is a distinguished academician and researcher whose professional journey includes extensive experience in academia, serving as an Assistant Professor in a School of Management and holding prior roles as a financial advisor in the finance industry and as a faculty member at top universities. She completed her doctoral research at the Mittal School of Business and has an academic career spanning several years. Her research interest is primarily concentrated in the interdisciplinary areas of household food security, agricultural economics, international trade, vulnerability, maternal health, and national food security reforms, including the integration of modern technologies like blockchain in the food system. Her research skills are evidenced by her competency in rigorous quantitative analysis, conceptual framework development, systematic reviews, and expertise in data analysis tools like SPSS. She has significantly contributed to her field through numerous publications in reputed journals, including those indexed in Scopus. Her awards and honors include receiving the Best Paper Award at a national conference and securing two copyrights from the Government of India. Furthermore, she has been recognized with international exposure through engagements in Poland and Indonesia, reflecting her global research relevance. In conclusion, Assist. Prof. Dr. Sugandh Arora has established herself as a valuable and globally engaged scholar dedicated to addressing critical issues in economic policy and food security, with a strong commitment to impactful research and academic excellence.

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Featured Publications:

Arora, S., Oberoi, S., Nabi, T., & Verma, B. (2024). How does blockchain impact sustainable food security? Insights from literature review. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 4(2), 100276. (16 Citations)

Arora, S., & Nabi, T. (2022). Blockchain adoption in banking systems: A boon or bane? Applications, challenges, and opportunities of blockchain technology in …. (14 Citations)

Oberoi, S., Arora, S., Verma, B., & Roy, K. K. (2024). What do we know about artificial intelligence and blockchain technology integration in the healthcare industry? Driving decentralization and disruption with digital technologies, 124–138. (12 Citations)

Arora, S., & Nabi, T. (2022). Determinants affecting household food security in India: A critical review. International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies, 15(2–4), 317–330. (11 Citations)

Verma, B., Bhardwaj, M., Arora, S., & Oberoi, S. (2025). Unveiling the impact of remittances on productive efficiencies: Investigating productivity growth of prominent remittance-receiving developing nations. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 74(4). (4 Citations)

Arora, S., Nabi, T., & Bhardwaj, M. (2023). Blockchain technology: A double-edged sword when it comes to sustainable food security. The Empirical Economics Letters, 22, 67–88. (4 Citations)

Arora, S., Nabi, T., Oberoi, S., & Awasthi, V. (2024). Prevalence of household food security and health-related quality of life: Special consideration on the expectant mothers in Punjab. The Indian Economic Journal, 72(3), 540–553. (2 Citations)

Binghan Zhang | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Binghan Zhang | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Heze University, China

Dr. Binghan Zhang is an Associate Professor at Heze University, specializing in the development of sustainable, biomass-based adhesives and polymeric materials. With a strong background in polymer materials and biomaterials engineering, Dr. Zhang has made significant contributions to the field of environmentally friendly wood adhesives, especially those derived from soy protein and agricultural byproducts. His research integrates thermochemical activation, protein recombination, and hybrid material strategies to enhance the performance and durability of bio-based adhesives. He has authored multiple high-impact journal articles and continues to explore innovative solutions to replace formaldehyde-based adhesives in the wood composite industry.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Biomaterials Engineering
    Northeast Forestry University, China (2015–2019)

  • B.S. in Polymer Materials and Engineering
    Northeast Forestry University, China (2011–2015)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor
    Heze University (2025–Present)

  • Lecturer
    Heze University (2019–2024)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Bio-based adhesives and sustainable material science

  • Soy protein and plant-based polymers for wood composites

  • Thermochemical modification and cross-linking mechanisms

  • Functionalization of agricultural waste for high-performance materials

  • Green chemistry approaches in polymer engineering

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Excellent Young Researcher Award, Heze University (2023)

  • Outstanding Paper Award, Chinese Society of Forestry (2022)

  • National Graduate Scholarship, Ministry of Education (2018)

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Binghan Zhang has emerged as a leading researcher in the development of sustainable adhesives and bio-based materials. With a growing body of impactful publications and ongoing work in green chemistry and polymer science, he is contributing to the advancement of environmentally friendly technologies for industrial applications. His work not only addresses urgent environmental issues but also provides practical solutions for reducing reliance on synthetic resins in wood-based products.

Publications 📚

📄 Zhang, B.; Zhang, J.; Guo, B.; et al.
🧪 Highly water-resistant soy protein adhesives based on thermochemical activation and multiple cross-linking design
📰 Industrial Crops & Products, 2025, 27: 120810.


📄 Zhang, B.; Guo, B.; Wang, S.; et al.
🌱 Biomass-based wood adhesive from peony seed meal: Preparation and properties
📰 Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024.


📄 Zhang, B.; Wang, J.; Zhang, F.; et al.
🔥 High-temperature soybean meal adhesive via protein molecule recombination
📰 ACS Omega, 2022, 7(27): 23138–23146.


📄 Zhang, B.; Zhang, F.; Wu, L.; et al.
🪵 Soy protein adhesive formulations for particleboard applications
📰 Wood Science and Technology, 2020, 55(1): 33–48.


📄 Zhang, B.*; Chang, Z.; Li, J.; et al.
🧱 Kaolin-hybridized soybean meal adhesives for wood composites
📰 Composites Part B, 2019, 173: 106919.