Mengistie Mossie | Nutrition security | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mengistie Mossie | Nutrition security | Best Researcher Award

Academician/Research Scholar at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Mengistie Mossie is an Assistant Professor of Development Studies at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with over 15 years of academic and research experience in rural development. He holds a PhD in Development Studies, focusing on value chains, market performance, and household welfare impacts in horticultural crop systems. He has contributed to various national and international development projects and has authored several peer-reviewed publications on rural livelihoods, food security, climate change adaptation, and agricultural value chains. Currently, he also serves as Vice Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and holds key editorial and leadership roles.

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🎓 Education Details

  • PhD in Development Studies (Rural Development)
    Addis Ababa University (2018–2021)
    Dissertation: Value chain and market analysis of horticultural crops in the Upper-Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    Funded by: JST/JICA (Grant No. JPMJSA1601)

  • MSc in Rural Development
    Haramaya University (2011–2013)
    Thesis: Rural Women Participation in Household Farm Management Practices

  • BSc in Rural Development & Agricultural Extension
    Haramaya University (2004–2008)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Vice Dean, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University (Mar 2025–present)

  • Head of Department, Rural Development & Agricultural Extension, Bahir Dar University

  • Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University (Aug 2015–present)

  • Lecturer/Researcher, University of Gondar (Mar 2013–Aug 2015)

  • Instructor, Mertulemariam Agricultural College (Jan 2009–Feb 2013)

  • Coordinator, Postgraduate Programs in Rural Development, Bahir Dar University (2022–2024)

  • Research Council Member, Bahir Dar University (2022–2024)

  • Associate Editor, Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science (JAES)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Market System Resilience

  • Food and Nutritional Studies

  • Project Impact Analysis

  • Farming Systems Analysis

  • Agricultural Value Chains

  • Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Certified Professional Teacher Educator (Higher Diploma, Bahir Dar University)

  • Master Class for Teaching Online – Arizona State University

  • Effective Teaching Skills – Jhpiego/USAID

  • STATA and SPSS software skills, Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis

  • Project-Based Training with Entrepreneurship

  • Operational Research Protocol Development, University of Gondar

  • CoC Certificate, Natural Resources Management Extension

  • External Thesis Examiner, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

  • Chair, 2nd African Graduate Students Conference, Bahir Dar University

  • Diploma, Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Mengistie Mossie is a seasoned scholar and educator with a robust track record in rural development research and education. His contributions span impactful research projects funded by USAID, JICA/JST, and the Dutch Embassy. His leadership roles in academia and contributions to high-impact journals demonstrate his commitment to knowledge dissemination and community development. With expertise in market systems, climate adaptation, and rural livelihoods, Dr. Mossie is a valuable contributor to Ethiopia’s sustainable agricultural transformation.

Publications 📚

📚 2025

  • 🥑 Mossie, et al. (2025). Households’ food consumption status and asset accumulation in the context of export market orientation: A case of avocado producers in Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (Elsevier).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101774

🌍 2024

  • 🌡️ Mossie, M. & Tadsa, C. (2024). Small-scale farmers’ perception, adaptation choices to climate change and existing barriers: Evidence from northern Ethiopia. Climate Services (Elsevier).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2024.100517

  • 🥭 Mossie, M. & Elias A. (2024). Dietary diversity and asset accumulation of small-scale farmers: Insights from fruit market orientation contexts in Ethiopia. World Food Policy (Wiley).
    🔗 http://doi.org/10.1002/wfp2.70000

🍇 2023

🌾 2021

  • 📊 Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Nigussie, Z. (2021). Welfare impacts of small-scale farmers’ participation in apple and mango value chains in Ethiopia. Agrekon (Taylor and Francis).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2021.1926298

  • 🍚 Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Elias, A. (2021). Food security effects of smallholders’ participation in apple and mango value chains in north-western Ethiopia. Agriculture & Food Security (Springer).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-021-00310-z

  • 🏞️ Berhanu, G. Sinshawa, et al., Mengistie M. Birhanu (2021). Watershed-based soil erosion and sediment yield modeling in the Rib watershed of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Energy Nexus (Elsevier).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2021.100023

🍊 2020

  • 📈 Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Nigussie, Z. (2020). Determinants of small-scale farmers’ participation in Ethiopian fruit sector’s value chain. Cogent Food & Agriculture (Taylor and Francis).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1842132

🌱 2015

  • 🧑‍🌾 Mossie, M. & Belete M. (2015). A review on the role of extension service for agricultural transformation with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. Global Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development.

  • 👩‍🌾 Mossie, M. (2015). Assessment of the extent and level of participation in agricultural activities among women farmers in Sar Midir District, Ethiopia. Global Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development.

 

 

 

 

 

Hamed Sardari | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hamed Sardari | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant at University of Tehran, Iran

Hamed Sardari is a dedicated researcher with expertise in food quality assessment, agricultural engineering, and food processing. He has made significant contributions to the fields of ultrasound-assisted freezing, machine vision in agriculture, and deep learning for food quality detection. His research has been published in reputable journals and presented at international congresses. With a strong background in mechanical engineering of biosystems, Hamed combines advanced computational techniques with engineering principles to enhance food safety and processing methods.

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🎓 Education Details

  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems, University of Tehran (Sep 2020 – Feb 2023)
    • GPA: 4.0/4.0 (19.58/20)
    • Thesis: Development and Optimization of an Ultrasound-Assisted Freezing System for Meat
    • Supervisors: Dr. Mahmoud Soltani Firouz, Dr. Soleiman Hosseinpour
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (Sep 2016 – Jul 2020)
    • GPA: 3.41/4.0 (16.48/20)
    • Supervisor: Dr. Abbas Asakereh

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Research Assistant, University of Tehran (March 2023 – Present)
    • Specialized in laboratory techniques for food safety and agricultural product analysis.
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Tehran (Sep 2021 – April 2022)
    • Courses: Engineering Principles of Processing of Food and Agricultural Materials, Non-Destructive Tests in Agriculture
  • Teaching Assistant, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (Sep 2017 – April 2019)
    • Courses: Computer Programming, Technical Drawings II

🌱 Research Interests

  • Food Quality Assessment
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Food Processing

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Best Oral-Presentation Award, 15th National & 1st International Congress on Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems (Sep 2023)
  • Full-Tuition Waiver for M.Sc., University of Tehran (Sep 2020)
  • Full-Tuition Waiver for B.Sc., Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (Sep 2016)

🔍 Conclusion

Hamed Sardari is an accomplished researcher and engineer with a passion for advancing food processing and agricultural engineering. His expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and mechatronics enhances his ability to develop innovative solutions for food quality assessment and safety. His academic achievements, research contributions, and professional experience reflect his commitment to excellence in biosystems engineering.

Publications 📚

📄 Ultrasound Assisted Processing of Milk: Advances and Challenges
📚 Journal of Food Process Engineering (June 2023)
🔗 DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14173
👥 Authors: Mahmoud Soltani, Hamed Sardari, Mahsa Soofiabadi, Soleiman Hosseinpour
🆔 ISSN: 0145-8876, 1745-4530

📄 Defect Detection in Fruit and Vegetables by Using Machine Vision Systems and Image Processing
📚 Food Engineering Reviews (September 2022)
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12393-022-09307-1
👥 Authors: Mahmoud Soltani, Hamed Sardari
🆔 ISSN: 1866-7910, 1866-7929

📄 Power Ultrasound in the Meat Industry (Freezing, Cooking, and Fermentation): Mechanisms, Advances, and Challenges
📚 Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (May 2022)
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106027
👥 Authors: Mahmoud Soltani Firouz, Hamed Sardari, Peyman Alikhani Chamgordani, Maryam Behjati
🆔 ISSN: 1350-4177

 

 

 

Shuo Wang | Food nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shuo Wang | Food nutrition | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Yangzhou University, China

Dr. Shuo Wang is an Associate Professor at Yangzhou University, specializing in food science and engineering. With a Ph.D. from Akita Prefectural University, Japan, he leads multiple research projects focused on food safety, fermentation, and chemical analysis in food processing. His work has been widely published in leading journals, and he holds several patents.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Food Science, Akita Prefectural University, Japan
  • Current Position: Associate Professor, Yangzhou University

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Lead researcher on projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) and Jiangsu Basic Science Project
  • Expertise in fermented food processes, rapid fermentation modeling, and food contaminant analysis
  • Over 40 research papers published in high-impact journals
  • Industry collaboration on high-immunoactive polysaccharide development

🌱 Research Interests

  • Fermented Food Science: Enhancing flavor and efficiency in soy sauce production
  • Food Safety & Chemical Contaminants: Detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fried and grilled foods
  • Functional Food Ingredients: Development of bioactive polysaccharides from Cordyceps

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Multiple patents filed in food science innovations
  • Published in top-tier journals such as Food Bioscience, LWT, and Journal of Cereal Science
  • Recognized contributor to food safety advancements through research in high-risk chemical contaminants

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Wang’s contributions to food science span across fermentation optimization, food safety innovations, and functional ingredient development. His research has significantly impacted food safety regulations and industry practices, positioning him as a leader in the field. With a strong academic presence, impactful publications, and patented innovations, he continues to drive advancements in food science and technology.

Publications 📚

📄 Advancements and Future Perspectives in the Study of Oligosaccharides Derived from Edible-Medicinal Mushrooms
📕 Food Bioscience, 🗓️ 2024-10 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104874
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Jiajie Qi, Xiaoming Cai, Weijie Wu, Zhuo A. Wang, Siming Jiao, Caihong Dong, Yi Li, Zhenquan Yang

🍵 Addition of Lactic Acid Bacteria Modulates Microbial Community and Promotes the Flavor Profiles of Kombucha
📕 Food Bioscience, 🗓️ 2024-08 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104340
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Chuanwei Li, Qiangshen Xu, Ying Wang, Shuai Wang, Yongping Zou, Zhenquan Yang, Lei Yuan

🍶 Changes on Physiochemical Properties and Volatile Compounds of Chinese Kombucha During Fermentation
📕 Food Bioscience, 🗓️ 2023-10 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.103029
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Chuanwei Li, Ying Wang, Shuai Wang, Yongping Zou, Ziang Sun, Lei Yuan

🍺 Effects of Crystal Malts as Adjunct on the Quality of Craft Beers
📕 Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 🗓️ 2022-07 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16684
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Chuanyan Zhao, Yirong Wang, Chuanwei Li, Ziang Sun, Xiaofang Liu, Yongqi Yin, Zhengfei Yang, Weiming Fang

🌾 Studies on the Volatile Composition in Crystal Malts by Using HS-SPME–GC-MS
📕 Journal of Cereal Science, 🗓️ 2022-05 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103464
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Yirong Wang, Chuanyan Zhao, Xiaofang Liu, Yongqi Yin, Zhengfei Yang, Weiming Fang

🍳 Real-Time Model for Carbonyl Value as a Function of Total Polar Compounds in Oil During Frying
📕 Analytical Letters, 🗓️ 2021-12-12 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2021.1893328
👥 Contributors: Xiaofang Liu, Shuo Wang, Eitaro Masui, Shigeru Tamogami, Jieyu Chen, Han Zhang

🫘 Rapid Detection of the Quality of Miso (Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste) Using Visible/Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
📕 Analytical Letters, 🗓️ 2021-09-22 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2020.1858092
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Xiaofang Liu, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Han Zhang, Jie Yu Chen

🫘 Effect of Volatile Compounds on the Quality of Miso (Traditional Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste)
📕 LWT, 🗓️ 2021-03 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110573
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Xiaofang Liu, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Han Zhang, Jie Yu Chen

🍶 Rapid Detection of Quality of Japanese Fermented Soy Sauce Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
📕 Analytical Methods, 🗓️ 2020 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/D0AY00521E
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Xiaofang Liu, Han Zhang, Yoshinobu Akiyama, Jie Yu Chen

🍶 Effect of Volatile Compounds on the Quality of Japanese Fermented Soy Sauce
📕 LWT, 🗓️ 2019-08 | 📝 Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.05.050
👥 Contributors: Shuo Wang, Takehiro Tamura, Nobuyuki Kyouno, Xiaofang Liu, Han Zhang, Yoshinobu Akiyama, Jie Yu Chen