Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick | Food Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick | Food Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award 

Post Doctoral researcher at University of Sao Paulo- USP, Brazil

Dr. Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick is a dedicated researcher in food microbiology, specializing in probiotics and lactic acid bacteria (LAB). With a strong focus on the biotechnological production of folate-enriched fermented beverages, she has significantly contributed to the understanding of microbial biofortification and nutrient bioavailability. Her collaborative research with international institutions has led to the publication of multiple scientific articles and advancements in functional food development. Passionate about innovation and gut health, she continuously strives to bridge the gap between food science and human health.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Food Science, University of São Paulo (USP)
  • Master’s in Food Science, University of São Paulo (USP)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, University of São Paulo (USP)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP) – Conducting groundbreaking studies on probiotics and biofortification of fermented foods.
  • Collaborator at the Technical University of Munich – Contributed to joint studies on the bioavailability of folate in fermented beverages.
  • Research Associate at CERELA (Argentina) – Engaged in research on lactic acid bacteria and their functional benefits.
  • Associated Researcher at Food Research Center (FoRC) – Participating in various interdisciplinary projects focusing on sustainable food production and gut health.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Food Microbiology
  • Probiotics and Lactic Acid Bacteria
  • Folate Production by LAB
  • Functional Foods and Nutrient Bioavailability
  • Vitamin D Receptor and its Interactions with Folate Metabolism

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Best Paper Award Nominee – Recognized for research on folate-producing LAB and its impact on nutrient bioavailability.
  • Research Collaboration Recognition – Acknowledged for significant contributions to international research projects with leading institutions.
  • Academic Excellence Award – Honored for outstanding achievements in food microbiology and biotechnology.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick has made notable contributions to the field of food science, particularly in microbial biofortification and functional foods. Through her research, she has expanded the understanding of probiotic bacteria’s role in enhancing nutrient bioavailability, opening new pathways for innovation in gut health. Her dedication to scientific advancements and collaboration with renowned research institutions highlights her commitment to improving human health through food biotechnology.

Publications 📚

📄 Impact of folate bio-enriched fermented beverage on vitamin D receptor and folate transporters expression in the colon
📌 Food Bioscience | 📅 2025-03 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2025.106106]
👥 Contributors: Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Jonathan Emiliano Laiño, Alejandra de Moreno de LeBlanc, Marcos Edgar Herkenhoff, Juliana Yumi Suzuki, Bernadette Dora Gombossy Melo Franco, João Paulo Fabi, Jean Guy LeBlanc, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🥛 Assessing a Fermented Whey Beverage Biofortified with Folate as a Potential Folate Source for Humans
📌 Molecular Nutrition and Food Research | 📅 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1002/MNFR.202300888]
👥 Contributors: Lisa Obermaier, Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco, Susana Marta Isay Saad, Thomas Skurk, Michael Rychlik

🍊 Effect of fruit by-products and orange pectin on folate (vitamin B9) production by selected starter and probiotic strains
📌 International Journal of Food Science & Technology | 📅 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1111/IJFS.17141]
👥 Contributors: Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Raquel Bedani, Lara Santos Ribeiro, Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🐉 Exploring the potential of red pitaya pulp (Hylocereus sp.) as a plant-based matrix for probiotic delivery and effects on betacyanin content and flavoromics
📌 Food Research International | 📅 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/J.FOODRES.2024.114820]
👥 Contributors: Juliana Yumi Suzuki, Marcos Edgar Herkenhoff, Oliver Broedel, Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Marcus Frohme, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🥤 Integrating fruit by-products and whey for the design of folate-bioenriched innovative fermented beverages safe for human consumption
📌 International Journal of Food Microbiology | 📅 2024-12 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110895]
👥 Contributors: Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Lisa Obermaier, Eliônio Frota Galvão, Juliana Yumi Suzuki, Karen Rebouças Nascimento, João Paulo Fabi, Michael Rychlik, Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🦠 B-Group Vitamins as Potential Prebiotic Candidates: Their Effects on the Human Gut Microbiome
📌 The Journal of Nutrition | 📅 2024-02 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.12.038]
👥 Contributors: Raquel Bedani, Ana Clara Candelaria Cucick, Marcela Albuquerque Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, Jean Guy LeBlanc, Susana Marta Isay Saad

🐭 Evaluation of the bioavailability and intestinal effects of milk fermented by folate-producing lactic acid bacteria in a depletion/repletion mice model
📌 Journal of Functional Foods | 📅 2020-01 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103785]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wael Mortada | Food Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wael Mortada |Foo d Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Urology and Nephrology Center/Mansoura University, Egypt

Prof. Wael Ibrahim Mostafa Hassan Mortada is a distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Egypt. With over 75 publications indexed in Web of Science and five book chapters and reviews, his research focuses on microextraction procedures and eco-friendly separation techniques. He has an h-index of 24 with over 1,650 citations. As the Technical Manager of Chemistry Laboratories and Quality Manager at UNC, he plays a pivotal role in research development and laboratory management. Additionally, he serves as an editorial board member for multiple international scientific journals and collaborates with researchers worldwide.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Mansoura University, Egypt
  • M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Mansoura University, Egypt
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Mansoura University, Egypt

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Egypt
  • Technical Manager of Chemistry Laboratories, UNC, Mansoura University
  • Quality Manager, Chemistry Laboratories, UNC, Mansoura University
  • Editorial Board Member,
    • Egyptian Journal of Chemistry (Q3 WOS)
    • Current Analytical Chemistry (Q3 WOS)
    • Open Chemistry (Q3 WOS)
    • Discover Chemical Engineering
    • International Journal of Chemistry and Material Science
  • Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University

🌱 Research Interests

  • Green Analytical Chemistry
  • Microextraction Procedures
  • Eco-friendly Separation Techniques
  • Heavy Metal Analysis and Pollution Impact
  • Food Chemistry and Pesticide Analysis
  • Bladder Cancer Research (Biochemical Aspects)

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Best Researcher Award – International Food Scientist Awards
  • Multiple funded research projects by Mansoura University and the Ministry of Scientific Research (STDF)
  • Patent holder for selective organoselenium-based ligands used in dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (US Patent 11,919,843, 2024)

🔍 Conclusion

Prof. Wael Mortada is an accomplished analytical chemist with significant contributions to green chemistry and microextraction techniques. His research and leadership in chemistry laboratories at Mansoura University have influenced advancements in analytical methods and environmental sustainability. With a strong publication record, multiple funded projects, and international collaborations, he continues to make impactful contributions to the scientific community.

Publications 📚

📄 Article
🔬 Rapid Ion Pair-Based Surfactant-Assisted Liquid-Liquid Microextraction with Solidification of Floating Organic Drop for Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Anionic Dyes in Food Samples
👨‍🔬 A.M., Elbakri, Ayaa M.; R.M., Eltabey, Rania M.; M.M.M., El-Defrawy, Mohamed M.M.; W.I., Mortada, Wael I.
📖 Food Chemistry, 2025
📌 Citations: 0

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💧 Micelle-Mediated Extraction Combined with the Adsorption onto Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Extraction of Crystal Violet from Wastewater
👨‍🔬 A.A., El-Rayyes, Ali A.; W.I., Mortada, Wael I.
📖 Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 2025
📌 Citations: 0

📄 Article
⚡ Innovative Approaches in Electrochemical Sensing for the Sensitive and Selective Label-Free Detection of Vericiguat in Real Blood Samples
👨‍🔬 N.M., Amaar, Nourhan M.; F.S., Awad, Fathi S.; W.I., Mortada, Wael I.; A.B., Abdallah, Ahmed Bahgat
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2025
📌 Citations: 0

📄 Article
🧪 Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction Based on Solidification of Floating Organic Droplet and Spectrophotometric Determination of Allura Red Using Green Deep Eutectic Solvent as Disperser Solvent: Green Profile Assessment
👨‍🔬 F.T., Abdelwahed, Fatma T.; R.M., Eltabey, Rania M.; M.M.M., El-Defrawy, Mohamed M.M.; W.I., Mortada, Wael I.
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2024
📌 Citations: 3

📄 Article
🔬 A Novel Organoselenium-Based Schiff Base for Selective Separation of Copper and Zinc from Food Samples Using Ultrasonic-Assisted Solidified Floating Organic Drop Microextraction Strategy
👨‍🔬 W.I., Mortada, Wael I.; S.M., Shaaban, Saad M.; H.A., Althikrallah, Hanan A.; H.A., Alshwyeh, Hussah Abdullah; A.H., Ragab, Ahmed H.
📖 Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2024
📌 Citations: 8

📄 Article
🍵 Rapid Synergistic Cloud Point Extraction Based on Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent Combined with Hydride Generation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry for Determination of Selenium in Tea Samples
👨‍🔬 R.K., Ridha, Rana K.; D.H., Alasady, Doaa H.; E.A., Azooz, Ebaa Adnan; W.I., Mortada, Wael I.
📖 Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2024
📌 Citations: 15

📄 Article (🆓 Open Access)
🧬 Does the Presence of Heavy Metals Influence the Gene Expression and Oxidative Stress in Bladder Cancer?
👨‍🔬 E., El-Agrody, Eslam; H.A., Abol-Enein, Hassan A.; W.I., Mortada, Wael I.; H.H., Tarabay, Heba H.; O.A.Y., Elkhawaga, Om Ali Y.
📖 Biological Trace Element Research, 2024

 

 

 

Assist. Prof. D. Parvaneh Naserzadeh | Nanotechnology in Food Science Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. D. Parvaneh Naserzadeh | Nanotechnology in Food Science Award | Best Researcher Award 

Correspond at Iran medical university, Iran

Dr. Parvaneh Naserzadeh is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Her research primarily focuses on cellular and mitochondrial toxicity, microfluidics for cell repairing, smart drug delivery systems using nanoparticles, and various methods of detecting cellular damage and toxicity pathways, particularly in relation to tumor cells. Dr. Naserzadeh has extensive experience in both teaching and research, with a strong focus on cellular mechanisms, pharmacology, and toxicology. She has contributed to numerous academic projects, publications, and patents and is actively involved in international and national collaborations.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D., Pharmacology & Toxicology (Biomedicine)
    Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (2014–2019)
    Thesis: A search for mitochondrial and cellular toxicity by Silk fibroin nanoparticles using huvec, fibroblast, and lymphocytes, monocytes cells.

  • MSc, General Toxicology
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (2012–2014)
    Thesis: A search for mitochondrial damage by cigarette smoke extract using isolated mitochondria obtained from the brain, heart, lung, and skin of Wistar rats.

  • BSc, Cellular and Molecular Biology
    Zanjan University, Zanjan, Iran (2007–2011)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Tehran, Iran (2024–Present)
    Teaching and research focused on cellular mechanisms in endocrinology diseases, mitochondrial and lysosomal studies on tumor cells, and the application of flow cytometry in medicine.

  • International Branch, Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Tehran, Iran (2024–2025)
    Teaching the application of cellular and molecular concepts in radiobiology.

  • Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University
    Tehran, Iran (2024–2025)
    Teaching the diagnosis of toxicity using cytotoxic factors and therapeutic strategies.

  • Nanopromaterials Company & Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Tehran, Iran (2014–2022)
    Research on nano-delivery and imaging, including cellular and mitochondrial toxicity of nanoparticles by microfluidics.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Development of microfluidic systems for cell repair and toxicity detection.
  • Investigation of cellular and mitochondrial toxicity pathways, particularly in relation to drug delivery systems and tumor cells.
  • Exploration of smart drug delivery using biocompatible materials such as nanoparticles.
  • Cytotoxicity and mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction in diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
  • Application of nanomaterials in medical treatments, including their effects on tissue regeneration and cancer therapy.

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 2023-2024: Young Researcher Project Grant, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
  • 2023-2024: Young Researcher Project Grant, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • 2014-2015: Ph.D. Project Grant, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Parvaneh Naserzadeh’s expertise lies in the fields of pharmacology, toxicology, and biomedicine, with significant contributions to the understanding of mitochondrial and cellular toxicity. Her work is integral to the development of advanced therapeutic strategies, including nano-based drug delivery systems and the use of microfluidic devices in medical research. With her academic background, numerous publications, and international research collaborations, Dr. Naserzadeh has made a substantial impact on the scientific community, particularly in the areas of drug delivery, toxicity mechanisms, and regenerative medicine. Her passion for teaching and mentoring future researchers in these fields further strengthens her contributions to the scientific community.

Publications 📚

  1. 📄 Protective impact of Betanin against noise and scrotal hyperthermia on testicular toxicity in Wistar rat: Role of apoptosis, oxidative stress and inflammation
    S., Bijani, Soroush, P., Naserzadeh, Parvaneh, M.J., Hosseini, Mir Jamal
    Heliyon, 2024

  2. 📄 Cytotoxicity of Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles on Rabbit Tooth Gum Cells
    S.A.J., Mossavi, Seyed Arash Javad, J.F., Ramandi, Javad F., F., Ghanbary, Fatemeh, F.R., Tay, Franklin R., B., Ashtari, Behnaz
    Nano, 2024

  3. 📄 Photobiomodulation therapy reverses spermatogenesis arrest in hyperthermia-induced azoospermia mouse model
    S., Ziaeipour, Sanaz, M., Noroozian, Mohsen, H.A., Abbaszadeh, Hojjat Allah, M.A., Abdollahifar, Mohammad Amin, S., Paktinat, Shahrokh
    Lasers in Medical Science, 2023

  4. 💉 A Drug-Eluting Injectable NanoGel for Localized Delivery of Anticancer Drugs to Solid Tumors
    B., Godau, Brent, S., Samimi, Sadaf, A., Seyfoori, Amir, D.D., Fortin, David D., M., Akbari, Mohsen
    Pharmaceutics, 2023

  5. 💉 Fabrication of a microfluidic device for probiotic drug’s dosage screening: Precision Medicine for Breast Cancer Treatment
    A., Salehi, Ali, P., Naserzadeh, Parvaneh, P., Tarighi, Parastoo, B., Ashtari, Behnaz, M.A., Mozafari, Masoud Amin
    Translational Oncology, 2023

  6. 🩹 Combined Use of Photobiomodulation and Curcumin-Loaded Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Significantly Improved Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats Compared to Either Treatment Alone
    M., Hekmat, Manouchehr, H., Ahmadi, Houssein, F., Baniasadi, Farazad, S., Chien, Sufan, M., Bayat, Mohammad
    Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 2023

  7. 🔬 Stem Cell Differentiation into Cardiomyocytes: Current Methods and Emerging Approaches
    E., Afjeh-Dana, Elham, P., Naserzadeh, Parvaneh, E., Moradi, Elham, A.M., Seifalian, Alexander Marcus, B., Ashtari, Behnaz
    Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, 2022

 

YEMANE HABTEMICHAEL GEBREMESKAL | Food Biotechnology | Sustainable Food Production Award

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Mr. YEMANE HABTEMICHAEL GEBREMESKAL | Food Biotechnolog| Sustainable Food Production Award

 

 

PhD Candidate at ITMO, Russia

Yemane Habtemichael Gebremeskal is a PhD Candidate in Biotechnology of Food Products at ITMO University, Russia, specializing in food chemistry, plant-based nutrition, and bioactive compound extraction. With over 15 years of academic and research experience, he has contributed significantly to food biotechnology, functional food development, and nanoparticle encapsulation for enhanced bioavailability. His work has been published in high-impact journals, and he actively mentors students in research and academic pursuits.

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  • PhD Candidate in Biotechnology of Food Products, Medicine, and Biological Active Substances (2022–Present)
    ITMO University, Russia
    Thesis: Nutritional and Antioxidant Profiling of Chia Seeds for Functional Food Applications
    Key Skills: HPLC/GC analysis, phytochemical extraction, nanoparticle synthesis
    Achievements: Published 10+ papers in Q1 journals; highest academic marks (5/5)
  • MSc in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture (2015–2017)
    Silpakorn University, Thailand
    Thesis: Larvicidal Efficacy of Piper longum Extracts Against Aedes aegypti
    Awards: 1st in Class, TICA Scholarship, Excellent Thesis Award
  • BSc in Chemistry (Minor: Biology) (2001–2005)
    University of Asmara, Eritrea

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Research Scientist & Mentor (2024–Present)
    ITMO University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

    • Engineered biopolymer nanoparticles to enhance bioavailability of medicinal plant actives
    • Mentored 15+ students, guiding them to publish in journals like Food Bioscience and Food Hydrocolloids
  • Lecturer, Biomaterials & Food Chemistry (2021–2023)
    Tomsk State University, Russia

    • Designed curriculum for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
    • Supervised student projects on bioactive compound isolation, leading to conference presentations
  • Lecturer-II, Food Science & Technology (2019–2021)
    Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Eritrea

    • Taught courses on Nutrition, Food Chemistry, and Biotechnology
    • Coordinated industrial visits and student research projects
  • Water Quality Expert (2005–2012)
    Eritrean Ministry of Land, Water & Environment

    • Implemented WHO-standard water safety protocols
    • Conducted and reported water quality analysis across six regions

🌱 Research Interests

  • Plant-Based Nutrition: Nutritional analysis, bioactive compound extraction, antioxidant profiling, and health impact studies
  • Food Biotechnology: Encapsulation technologies, functional food development, sustainable food processing
  • Nanotechnology: Biopolymer nanoparticles for enhanced delivery of medicinal plant compounds

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 3rd Prize, PNRPU International Conference (2024) – Recognized for innovative extraction research
  • Russian Government Scholarship (2021) – Full PhD funding
  • Excellent Thesis Award (2017) – Recognized for MSc research contributions
  • TICA Scholarship (2015) – Fully funded MSc program in Thailand

🔍 Conclusion

Yemane Habtemichael Gebremeskal is a dedicated researcher and academician committed to advancing food biotechnology and plant-based nutrition. His expertise in bioactive compound extraction, food chemistry, and nanoparticle encapsulation contributes to the development of functional foods with enhanced health benefits. Through his extensive research, mentorship, and academic contributions, he continues to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical health applications.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Comparative analysis of the nutritional composition, phytochemicals, and antioxidant activity of chia seeds, flax seeds, and psyllium husk
📖 Food Bioscience | 📅 October 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104889]
👥 Contributors: Yemane H. Gebremeskal, Liudmila A. Nadtochii, Natalia B. Eremeeva, Emmanuel O. Mensah, Nina G. Kazydub, Tarek N. Soliman, Denis A. Baranenko, Tamer M. El-Messery, Aml A. Tantawy

2️⃣ Evaluation of extraction techniques for chia seed mucilage: A review on the structural composition, physicochemical properties, and applications
📖 Food Hydrocolloids | 📅 March 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110051]
👥 Contributors: Emmanuel O. Mensah, Emmanuel O. Oludipe, Yemane H. Gebremeskal, Liudmila A. Nadtochii, Denis Baranenko

3️⃣ Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Spanish sage (Salvia hispanica L.)
📖 Polzunovskiy Vestnik | 📅 January 2024 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.25712/astu.2072-8921.2023.04.014]
👥 Contributors: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

4️⃣ Comparison of different technologies using organic acid and mineral acid solvents on pectin extraction from apple pomace
📖 Processes and Food Production Equipment | 📅 July 2023 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.17586/2310-1164-2023-16-2-13-19]
👥 Contributors: Yemane H. Gebremeskal, Liudmila A. Nadtochii, Panida Duangkaew

5️⃣ Biologically active substances based on chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.)
📖 Polzunovskiy Vestnik | 📅 July 2023 | 🔗 [DOI: 10.25712/astu.2072-8921.2023.02.018]
👥 Contributors: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

📗 Role of Plant-Derived Alkaloids and Their Mechanisms in Neurodegenerative Disorders
📕 Medicinal Plants for the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases | 📅 April 2024
🔗 [DOI: 10.1201/9781003392941-2]
👥 Contributors: Liudmila A. Nadtochii, Yemane H. Gebremeskal, Elmira R. Eminova, Yulia G. Ilynova

📜 Innovative Extraction Techniques Using Deep Eutectic Solvents for the Isolation of Natural Bioactive Compounds from Chia (Salvia hispanica L.)
🎓 Conference Paper | 📅 April 2024
👥 Contributor: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

📜 Health-promoting approaches of the use of Spanish sage (Salvia hispanica L.) introduced in the Russian Federation
🎓 Conference Paper | 📅 March 2024
👥 Contributor: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

📜 Study of larvicidal efficacy and insecticide synergistic effect of Piper longum extracts against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
🎓 Conference Paper | 📅 September 2017
👥 Contributor: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

📜 Natural Bioactive Active Compounds and Health Benefits of Spanish Sage Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.)
🎓 Conference Paper | 📅 2024
👥 Contributor: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

📜 Therapeutic Potential of Chia Seeds as a Traditional Medicinal Plant
🎓 Conference Paper | 📅 2024
👥 Contributor: Yemane H. Gebremeskal

Qëndresa Rramani Dervishi | Food Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Qëndresa Rramani Dervishi | Food Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher, University of Bonn, Germany

Dr. Qëndresa Rramani Dervishi is a neuroscientist and psychologist specializing in health communication, food choice behavior, and patient safety. She holds a Ph.D. in Neurosciences (Summa cum laude) from the University of Bonn, where she was awarded the BIGS Neuroscience Thesis Award. With a strong academic background in psychology and neuroscience, she has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University Hospital Bonn and Ruhr University Bochum. Her interdisciplinary research explores the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying decision-making, nutrition labeling, and patient engagement. Fluent in six languages, she collaborates internationally, contributing to high-impact publications in top-tier journals. Dr. Dervishi is proficient in advanced statistical tools (SPSS, R, MATLAB, Python) and actively works on projects enhancing public health, sustainable food choices, and risk communication. Her research bridges neuroscience, consumer psychology, and behavioral economics to inform better decision-making in health and policy contexts.

Profile 

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Neurosciences, University of Bonn (2018-2022) 🏆
    • Grade: Summa cum laude (0.0)
    • Award: BIGS Neuroscience Thesis Award
  • M.Sc. in Neurosciences, University of Bonn (2015-2018) 🧠
    • CGPA: 1.2/1.0 (Excellent)
  • B.A. in Psychology, Hacettepe University, Turkey (2011-2015) 🧑‍🎓
    • Full scholarship
    • CGPA: 3.8/4.0 (Excellent)
  • Erasmus Semester, Ruhr University Bochum (2014) 🌍
    • Full scholarship

Dr. Dervishi’s educational journey spans psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, equipping her with a strong foundation in cognitive processes, decision-making, and health research methodologies.

Professional Experience 👩‍🔬

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Ruhr University Bochum & University Hospital Bonn (2023-Present) 🏥
    • Investigating health and risk communication, patient safety, and food choice behavior.
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Bonn (2018-2023) 🔬
    • Conducted interdisciplinary research in neuroscience, behavioral economics, and nutrition psychology.
  • Doctoral Researcher & Research Associate, University of Bonn (2015-2018) 🧪
    • Studied neural and behavioral mechanisms of food perception, decision-making, and reward processing.

Dr. Dervishi’s research combines experimental neuroscience, psychology, and public health, with extensive experience in laboratory-based decision-making studies, statistical modeling, and patient-centered healthcare strategies.

Research Focus 🔍

Dr. Qëndresa Rramani Dervishi’s research focuses on decision-making, consumer behavior, and public health interventions. She investigates how front-of-package nutrition labels, food attributes, and environmental cues shape consumer choices and health-related behaviors. Using fMRI, behavioral experiments, and statistical modeling, her studies analyze how neural mechanisms influence eating habits, sustainability choices, and risk perception.

Her interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics, aiming to develop effective health communication strategies that encourage healthier and more sustainable decision-making. Additionally, her work in patient safety explores the role of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) in healthcare systems, enhancing patient engagement and care quality. Through her research, Dr. Dervishi contributes to food policy, risk communication, and evidence-based health interventions to promote well-being and informed consumer decisions.

Publications 📚

📖 Smell the Label: Odors influence label perception and neural processing (Journal of Neuroscience, 2024).

🥗 Food for Future: The impact of menu design on vegetarian food choice (Journal of Environmental Psychology, 2024).

💰 Discounting Behavior: Differences in discounting behavior for food and money (ENeuro, 2024).

🥤 Taste It!: 7-day exposure to a protein-enriched drink increases familiarity (Food Quality and Preference, 2023).

🧠 Nutrition Claims & Brain Activity: How labels influence reward processing (Brain and Behavior, 2023).

⏳ Intertemporal Choice: Individual differences in decision-making over time (Frontiers in Psychology, 2021).

🍏 Disadvantageous Contexts & Food Choice: Social environments affecting eating behavior (Frontiers in Psychology, 2020).

🏷️ Nutrition Labels & Attention: How salient labels shift focus to healthy foods (Nutrition Research, 2020).

🌿 Multi-Faceted Effect of Eco-labels: Evaluating front-of-pack labels (Food Quality and Preference, under review).

📦 Front-of-Package Labeling: Impact on sustainable food choices (Elsevier, 2025).

👥 Patient Engagement in Safety: Role of PFACs in healthcare (In preparation).

Dr. Dervishi’s publications reflect her expertise in health communication, food decision-making, and neuroscience, shaping policies and interventions for better public health and sustainability. 🚀