Suleyman Gokmen | Food Processing | Innovative Preservation Technologies Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Gokmen | Food Processing | Innovative Preservation Technologies Award

Associate Professor | Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Gokmen is a dedicated scholar in the field of Food Science and Technology, whose academic journey culminated in advanced studies in Food Science and Engineering, building upon his earlier qualifications. He currently serves as an Associate Professor, contributing significantly to both teaching and research at his institution. His professional experience involves extensive work in food technology and engineering, focusing on applied research to improve food quality, safety, and preservation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Gokmen’s core research interests revolve around Basic Processes in Foods, Traditional Foods, Food Safety, and Food Radiation, with a particular focus on the preservation and functional properties of various food products. His research skills are particularly strong in Controlled Release, Microencapsulation, and Encapsulation techniques, as evidenced by his body of work. While the specific names of his awards and honors are not immediately detailed, his consistent publication record and ongoing research activity demonstrate his highly regarded status and continuous contribution to the food science community. Through rigorous study and application of scientific principles, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Gokmen continues to be a valuable asset to his field, driving innovation in food processing and safety standards.

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Featured Publications:

Gokmen, S., Kocabas, A., Savran, I., Sayaslan, A., Aydin, M. F., & Yetim, H. (2019). Effect of infrared, ultraviolet-C radiations and vacuum drying on certain chemical and microbial characteristics of stuffed pasta (Manti). Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 25, 100–107.

Nuran, E., & Gokmen, S. (2018). Determination of the ingredients and production steps of traditional Lid Pastry (Kapak Boregi) of the district of Guzelyurt, Aksaray province. International Journal of Scientific and Technological Research, 4, 563–571.

Gokmen, S., Sayaslan, A., & Caglar, A. (2016). Effects of different drying methods of Manti on Hydroxymethyl Furfural (HMF) formation and sensory quality. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 37, 176–186.

Gokmen, S., Aydin, M. F., Kocabas, A., Sayaslan, A., Yetim, H., & Caglar, A. (2015). A study on quality criteria of commercial stuffed pasta (manti), as traditional food. International Food Research Journal, 5, 1150–1162.

Aydin, M. F., Gokmen, S., Koc, S., Adiguzel, E., & Kocaman, H. (2015). Evaluation the knowledge levels regarding hydatid cyst among butchers in Karaman province of Turkey. Van Veterinary Journal, 26, 147–150.

Gokmen, S. (2025). Extending The Shelf Life of Stuffed Pasta (Manti) Using Cold Smoking for Different Times.

Erdem, N., Yetim, H., & Gökmen, S. (2025). Kombucha Fermente İçeceğinin Fonksiyonel Özellikleri Ve İslâm Fıkhı Açısından Değerlendirilmesi.

Khondoker Hossain | Food Biotechnology | Innovative Food Product Development Award

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Prof. Khondoker Hossain | Food Biotechnology | Innovative Food Product Development Award

Prof. Khondoker Hossain | Food Biotechnology | Professor | Daffodil International University | Bangladesh 

Khondoker Hossain is a highly accomplished academic whose primary field of expertise is Food Biotechnology and Nutrition and Food Science/Engineering, with significant professional experience across multiple international institutions. His education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Queensland, Australia, which he attained through a prestigious World Bank Scholarship, followed by a Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded under the Commonwealth Scholarship scheme at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Professionally, Khondoker Hossain has held distinguished positions, serving as a Professor and Head of Department at both Khulna University and Daffodil International University in Bangladesh. His core research interests focus on Animal Genetics and Breeding, Molecular Genetics, and the innovative Development of Probiotic Food and Feed products. His key research skills encompass the fundamental isolation and functional characterization of microorganisms, such as amylase-producing bacteria for industrial use, and the profiling of probiotics for potential substitution of antibiotics in animal feed, demonstrating strong expertise in both basic and applied biotechnology. Khondoker Hossain’s career has been externally validated by significant awards and honors, including the aforementioned World Bank and Commonwealth Scholarships, underscoring his academic standing and collaborative capacity on international research projects. In conclusion, Khondoker Hossain represents a distinguished global food scientist whose international training and focused research on sustainable food systems, particularly probiotics and functional ingredients, make a crucial contribution to food security and animal nutrition.

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Kayise Maseko | Cellular agriculture | Best Scholar Award

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Ms. Kayise Maseko | Cellular agriculture | Best Scholar Award

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Kayise Hypercia Maseko is a dedicated food scientist and PhD candidate at Tshwane University of Technology, specializing in sustainable food production systems and cellular agriculture. With a background in Food Technology, her research focuses on alternative protein sources, functional foods, and food preservation techniques. Her work in fungi-based meat analogues and mushroom mycelia optimization contributes to the advancement of lab-grown food technologies. She has collaborated with Agricultural Research Council (ARC-TSC) and WildBio on projects related to food processing and cultivated meat alternatives. A passionate educator, she has worked as a tutor and assistant lecturer, mentoring future food scientists. Kayise is an active member of SACNASP and SAAFoST, with multiple peer-reviewed journal publications and international conference presentations (SAAFoST 2023, IUFoST 2024). Her commitment to food security and biotechnology innovation is evident in her ongoing research contributions, aiming to address global challenges in sustainable food production.

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Education 

🎓 PhD in Food Technology (2023 – Present)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Evaluation of biomaterials for mycelium production and development of hybrid cell-cultured meat.

🎓 Master of Agricultural Science (M-Tech in Food Technology) (2019 – 2022)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Screening the functional properties of unripe banana flour from 35 varieties based on their genomic and sub-genomic groups.
  • Research Conducted at: Agricultural Research Council – Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC).

🎓 B-Tech in Food Technology (2018)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Commercial Traditional-type, source of fibre mageu.

Research Focus

🔬 Sustainable Food Production Systems – Investigating eco-friendly and efficient food production methods to enhance global food security.

🌱 Cellular Agriculture – Developing innovative approaches to cultivated meat, focusing on hybrid cell-based meat analogues using fungi-based protein sources.

🥦 Alternative Protein Sources – Exploring mushroom mycelia and plant-based proteins as viable meat substitutes for sustainable diets.

🛡️ Food Preservation Techniques – Researching novel food preservation and processing methods to enhance nutritional value and shelf life.

🍌 Functional Foods & Biomaterials – Studying unripe banana flour functional properties and biomaterials for food production to improve food formulations.

🏭 Industry Collaboration – Working with WildBio on cultivated animal cell biomass and hybrid fungi-based meat alternatives.

📢 Academic Outreach – Presenting research at international conferences (SAAFoST 2023, IUFoST 2024) and mentoring students in food science.

Publications 

📜 Mushroom mycelia as sustainable alternative proteins for the production of hybrid cell‐cultured meat: A review – Journal of Food Science (2025) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.70060]

🍌 Musa species variation, production, and the application of its processed flour: A review – Scientia Horticulturae (2024) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112688]

🍄 Effect of Culture Media on the Yield and Protein Content of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) Kumm Mycelia – International Journal of Food Science (2024) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1155/ijfo/5562732]

🧪 Discrimination of Musa banana genomic and sub-genomic groups based on multi-elemental fingerprints and chemometrics – Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (2021) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104334]