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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Sugandh Arora | Food security | Editorial Board Member

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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)

Wenhua Tong | Metabolism | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenhua Tong | Metabolism | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Sichuan University of Science and Engineering | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenhua Tong is a distinguished researcher and academic leader specializing in flavor chemistry and fermentation engineering, with a specific focus on the metabolic pathways of microorganisms in traditional brewing processes. Serving at a prominent state key laboratory for brewing science in China, his professional experience encompasses the advanced study of microbial community dynamics and the biosynthesis of aroma compounds such as pyrazines and esters. His research interests lie in decoding the molecular mechanisms of flavor formation in Baijiu (Chinese liquor) and optimizing industrial fermentation through bioaugmentation strategies involving Bacillus and Corynebacterium species. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenhua Tong possesses advanced technical skills in HS-SPME-GC-MS, molecular docking, and multi-spectral analysis, effectively bridging the gap between traditional food processing and modern biotechnology. His contributions have been recognized through the publication of high-impact research in top-tier journals like Food Research International and LWT, establishing him as a key contributor to the field of food science. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenhua Tong demonstrates exceptional potential for future leadership in green manufacturing and smart fermentation, driving innovation in the global food industry through his rigorous and impactful scientific inquiry.

Profile: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications:

Occurrence, Diversity, and Character of Bacillaceae in the Solid Fermentation Process of Strong Aromatic Liquors. (2022). [Cited by 17]

Mechanism of molecular interaction between Pyrazine flavor substances and Lysozyme: Based on spectroscopy and molecular docking studies. (2023). [Cited by 15]

Insights into the Dynamic Succession of Microbial Community and Related Factors of Vanillin Content Change Based by High-Throughput Sequencing and Daqu Quality Drivers. (2023). [Cited by 8]

Interactions of ferulic acid and ferulic acid methyl ester with endogenous proteins: Determination using the multi-methods. (2024). [Cited by 4]

Strengthening the microbial community and flavor structure of jiupei by simulating strong-aroma baijiu fermentation with Bacillus velezensis DQA21. (2024). [Cited by 1]

Spectroscopic studies on the interaction of a novel porphyrin derivative (PFP) and bovine serum albumin. (2020). [Cited by 1]