Leila | Food Microbiology | Editorial Board Member

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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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Nafiseh Nematshahi | Plant Antioxidant | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nafiseh Nematshahi | Plant Antioxidant | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nafiseh Nematshahi | Plant Antioxidant | Lecturer & Researcher | Hakim Sabzevari University | Iran 

Dr. Nafiseh Nematshahi is a distinguished researcher and lecturer specializing in Plant Physiology, with extensive expertise in Medicinal Plants and Environmental Stress Physiology. She received her advanced research qualification from a prominent institution in Iran, establishing a foundational understanding of plant biology. Her professional experience includes roles as a Researcher and Lecturer at a reputable university, where she actively engages in both teaching and impactful scientific investigation. Dr. Nafiseh Nematshahi’s core research interests focus on the physiological and biochemical responses of valuable medicinal species, such as Salvia leriifolia and Lippia citriodora, to challenging environmental factors. Specifically, her work centers on Phytochemistry, investigating the production of vital phenolic acids and antioxidant compounds that are crucial for human nutrition and food science. Her key research skills include sophisticated analytical methods like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for compound identification and Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) for molecular-level analysis. Noteworthy projects have involved examining the accumulation of heavy metals, such as chromium, in food crops and studying the age-dependent variations in plant secondary metabolites. While specific external awards and honors are not detailed, her consistent scholarly output and contributions to plant science literature demonstrate her recognition and impact within the field. In conclusion, Dr. Nafiseh Nematshahi is a highly capable plant physiologist whose rigorous research provides critical insights into optimizing the bioactive potential of natural resources for sustainable agricultural practices and the development of functional foods.

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Nematshahi, N., Lahouti, M., & Ganjeali, A. (2012). Accumulation of chromium and its effect on growth of (Allium cepa cv. Hybrid). European Journal of Experimental Biology, 2(4), 969-974. (Cited by 121)

Nemat Shahi, M. M., Elhami Rad, A. H., Nemat Shahi, N., & Behnam Amin, M. R. (2016). Study of antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging power of Rheum Ribes flower extract. Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 8(3), 1164-1174. (Cited by 10)

Nemat Shahi, M. M., Elhami Rad, A. H., Pishvaei Nia, A., & Nemat Shahi, N. (2014). Study of antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging ability of lemon verbena (Lippia Citriodora). Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, 8(10), 59-63. (Cited by 5)

Nematshahi, N., Lahouti, M., Ganjeali, A., & Ehsani, T. (2013). The effects of adding extracts of Ziziphora (Ziziphora tenuir) as flavoring to chewing gums and the study of the release of caffeine from these extracts. European Journal of Experimental Biology, 3(1), 307-312. (Cited by 5)

Nemat Shahi, M. M., Elhami Rad, R. A., Nemat Shahi, N., Pishvaei Nia, A., & Estiri, H. (2016). Study of antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging power of Physalis alkekengi flower extract. Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 8(2), 547-557. (Cited by 1)