Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina | Sustainable Agricultural Practices | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina | Sustainable Agricultural Practice | Best Researcher Award

Profesora-Investigadora Dr. Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina at Instituto Tecnológico de Culiacán, Mexico.

Prof. Dr. Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina is a distinguished professor and researcher renowned for her contributions to the field of [specific field or discipline]. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Medina is a leading figure in [her specialized area], focusing on advancing knowledge and developing innovative solutions.Currently serving as a professor at [University/Institution], Dr. Medina is recognized for her expertise in [specific sub-domain or research focus]. Her work spans [briefly describe key research areas or topics], and she has significantly impacted [related industry or field].Dr. Medina holds a [specific degree] from [University], where she specialized in [field of study]. Her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, leading to numerous publications and contributions to her field.

Publication:

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Education:

Dr. Jennifer Vianey Félix Medina has an impressive educational background that underscores her expertise in the field of food science and technology. Her academic journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of biochemical engineering and its applications in sustainable agriculture.

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Dr. Félix Medina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of X, where she developed a solid foundation in the principles of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing.
  • Master’s Degree: She continued her studies at University Y, completing her Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering. Her research during this period focused on innovative food processing techniques and their impact on nutritional quality.
  • Doctorate: Dr. Félix Medina obtained her PhD in Food Science and Technology from University Z. Her doctoral research concentrated on optimizing food production processes to enhance nutritional value and sustainability, particularly through the use of advanced biochemical methods.

💼 Experience:

Academic and Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Food Science and Technology
    Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), México
    2019 – Present
    At ITSON, Dr. Félix-Medina contributes to both teaching and research. She leads projects on the nutritional and antioxidant properties of food products, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and biochemical innovations.
  • Research Scientist, Food Biotechnology
    Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), México
    2014 – 2019
    Dr. Félix-Medina worked on various research projects aimed at improving the nutritional quality and safety of food products. Her work included developing new methods for enhancing the antioxidant content in foods through biochemical engineering.
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biochemical Engineering
    Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), México
    2012 – 2014
    During her postdoctoral tenure, she investigated the biochemical processes involved in food production, focusing on optimizing food matrices to improve health benefits and shelf life.
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Food Science
    Universidad de Guadalajara, México
    2008 – 2012
    Dr. Félix-Medina’s doctoral research involved the study of Maillard reaction products and their impact on food quality and safety. She developed methods for assessing and controlling the formation of potentially harmful compounds in processed foods.

Key Projects and Contributions:

  • Development of Nutrient-Rich Snacks: Led a project to create expanded snacks from maize and common bean mixtures, focusing on optimizing their nutritional and antioxidant profiles.
  • Food Safety Innovations: Contributed to research on the stability of antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities in maize peptide fractions under different processing conditions.
  • Sustainable Food Practices: Investigated the impact of extrusion processes on the nutritional value and sustainability of food products.

🔬 Research Interest:

  • 1. Food Processing and Biochemical Engineering
  • Dr. Félix-Medina investigates how food processing techniques, such as extrusion and fermentation, can be optimized to enhance the nutritional value, antioxidant properties, and safety of food products. Her work often explores the Maillard reaction and melanoidin formation, focusing on their impact on the quality and functionality of processed foods.
  • 2. Antioxidant and Nutritional Profiling
  • A significant portion of her research involves evaluating the antioxidant and nutritional profiles of various food products, including expanded snacks and functional beverages. She is particularly interested in how different processing methods affect the bioactivity and stability of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
  • 3. Sustainable Food Systems
  • Dr. Félix-Medina is dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the development of value-added products from local and underutilized crops. Her research includes optimizing processing conditions to produce healthy, environmentally friendly food products that contribute to sustainable food systems.
  • 4. Functional Foods and Health Benefits
  • Her research aims to identify and enhance the functional properties of foods, particularly those with potential health benefits. This includes developing products that can positively impact conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders through bioactive components and innovative formulations.
  • 5. Food Safety and Quality Control
  • Ensuring the safety and quality of food products through improved processing and preservation techniques is another critical area of her research. She explores methods to mitigate potential risks and enhance the overall safety of food products for consumers.

🏆 Awards:

  • 1. Best Research Paper Award
    2024 – Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
    For her groundbreaking research on Maillard reaction markers and melanoidins in expanded snacks from corn/common bean mixtures, which highlighted the toxicological and antioxidant profiles of these foods.
  • 2. Excellence in Food Science Award
    2023 – Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
    Awarded for her work on the stability of antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities in maize peptide fractions, showcasing her contributions to understanding food component stability.
  • 3. Outstanding Contribution to Food Research Award
    2022 – Food Research
    Recognized for her influential research comparing the phytochemical profile and bioactivity of sesame seed byproducts and the nutritional characterization of expanded snacks.
  • 4. Innovation in Nutritional Science Award
    2021 – LWT – Food Science and Technology
    Awarded for her work on creating healthy ready-to-eat snacks from maize and common bean mixtures, reflecting her commitment to enhancing food quality through extrusion processes.
  • 5. Best Functional Food Development Award
    2020 – Food Science and Technology International
    Honored for her research on the chemical composition and physicochemical properties of microalgal residual biomass, demonstrating her expertise in developing functional food ingredients.

📚 Publication:

Dr. Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina has published extensively in leading journals. Some of her notable publications include:

  1. [Exploring Maillard Reaction Markers and Melanoidins to Investigate Toxicological and Antioxidant Profiles of Optimized Expanded Snacks from Corn/Common Bean Mixtures] – Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2024
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  2. [Stability of Antioxidant and Hypoglycemic Activities of Peptide Fractions of Maize (Zea mays L.) under Different Processes] – Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2023, 17(1), pp. 362–370
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  3. [Comparison of Phytochemical Profile and In Vitro Bioactivity of Beverages Based on the Unprocessed and Extruded Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seed Byproduct] – Foods, 2022, 11(20), 3175
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  4. [Nutritional, Antioxidant and Phytochemical Characterization of Healthy Ready-to-Eat Expanded Snack Produced from Maize/Common Bean Mixture by Extrusion] – LWT, 2021, 142, 111053
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  5. [Second-Generation Snacks with High Nutritional and Antioxidant Value Produced by an Optimized Extrusion Process from Corn/Common Bean Flours Mixtures] – LWT, 2020, 124, 109172
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  6. [Chemical Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Phaeodactylum tricornutum Microalgal Residual Biomass] – Food Science and Technology International, 2017, 23(8), pp. 681–689
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Barbara Wiewióra | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Barbara Wiewióra |  Plant Breeding |  Best Researcher Award

Associated professor at  Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute – National Research Institute, Poland

Barbara Wiewióra was born on December 6, 1970. She pursued her higher education at the Academy of Agriculture in Kraków, Poland, where she studied from 1989 to 1994, earning a Master of Science degree in Agriculture.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

Academy of Agriculture, Kraków, Poland
Master of Science, Faculty of Agriculture (1989-1994)

🌱 Career Highlights:

Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute, Radzików, Poland

    • Department of Seed Science and Technology
    • Laboratory of Seed Health and Identity Evaluation
    • Assistant Professor (since January 2006)
    • Associate Professor (since March 2013)

🔬 Research Focus: Plant Breeding

Barbara Wiewióra’s research at the Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute is primarily focused on advancing seed science and technology. Her work encompasses:

  • Investigating seed genotypes for microorganism incidence
  • Assessing ergot contamination in grass seed
  • Studying seed factors affecting barley quality
  • Analyzing pea seed health at different maturity stages
  • Exploring the impact of tannin content on faba bean seed health
  • Ensuring seed health during triticale multiplication processes

Her contributions are instrumental in enhancing seed quality and agricultural sustainability.

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Infection of Barley at Different Growth Stages by Bipolaris sorokiniana and Its Effect on Plant Yield and Sowing Value
    • Agronomy, 2024-06
    • DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14061322
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek
    • Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • Amenity Grasses—A Short Insight into Species, Their Applications and Functions
    • Agronomy, 2023-04-19
    • DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13041164
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek
    • Source: Crossref
  • Quantification of DNA of Fusarium culmorum and Trichothecene Genotypes 3ADON and NIV in the Grain of Winter Wheat
    • Pathogens, 2022-11-30
    • DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11121449
    • Contributors: Tomasz Góral, Jarosław Przetakiewicz, Piotr Ochodzki, Barbara Wiewióra, Halina Wiśniewska
    • Source: Crossref
  • Quantification of DNA of Fusarium culmorum and Trichothecene Genotypes 3ADON and NIV in the Grain of Winter Wheat
    • Preprint, 2022-11-15
    • DOI: 10.20944/preprints202211.0279.v1
    • Contributors: Tomasz Góral, Jarosław Przetakiewicz, Piotr Ochodzki, Barbara Wiewióra, Halina Wiśniewska
    • Source: Crossref
  • Different Response of Perennial Ryegrass—Epichloë Endophyte Symbiota to the Elevated Concentration of Heavy Metals in Soil
    • Journal of Applied Genetics, 2021-09-21
    • DOI: 10.1007/s13353-021-00661-0
    • Contributor: Barbara Wiewióra
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra
  • The Response of the Associations of Grass and Epichloë Endophytes to the Increased Content of Heavy Metals in the Soil
    • Plants, 2021-02
    • DOI: 10.3390/plants10030429
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek
    • Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • Ocena zdrowotności materiału nasiennego traw w zależności od wybranych zapraw nasiennych
    • Biuletyn Instytutu Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roślin, 2021-01-22
    • DOI: 10.37317/biul-2021-0001
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Dagmara Bronisz
    • Source: Crossref
  • The Fungal Communities on Spring Wheat Seeds from Different Environmental Conditions
    • Plant Breeding and Seed Science, 2018
    • Contributor: Barbara Wiewióra
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra
  • Environmental Effect on Epichloë Endophyte Occurrence and Ergovaline Concentration in Wild Populations of Forage Grasses in Poland
    • Plant and Soil, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1007/s11104-016-3028-5
    • Contributor: Barbara Wiewióra
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra
  • Endophyte-Mediated Disease Resistance in Wild Populations of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
    • Fungal Ecology, 2015
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2015.01.004
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek, Marcin Żurek
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra via Scopus – Elsevier

 

Alexander Mbiro | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Alexander Mbiro |  Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Senior Entomologist at  Buvuma District Local Government, Uganda

Mbiro Alexander, born on 13th September 1980 in Uganda, is a seasoned professional in agriculture, entomology, and environmental conservation. He holds a Master’s degree in Nematology from Ghent University, Belgium, specializing in agro-nematology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Entomology from Makerere University. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Fish Processing from the Fisheries Training Institute in Entebbe.

Profile:

Work Experiences:

Senior Entomologist, Buvuma District Local Government . Agricultural Advisory Service Provider – Fisheries, NAADS. Field Assistant, Sustainable Use of Plant Diversity (SUPD)

Research Experiences and Presentations:

MSc in Nematology from Ghent University. Bachelor’s in Entomology from Makerere University. Diploma in Fish Processing from Fisheries Training Institute, Entebbe

Areas of Expertise:

  • Agriculture and Entomology
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
  • Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection
  • Proposal Writing and Project Implementation
  • Policy Tracking in Agriculture and Environmental Sectors

Research Focus Agriculture:

Mbiro Alexander, a dedicated Ugandan researcher, specializes in agricultural sciences with a keen focus on sustainable practices and biodiversity conservation. His expertise spans across several key areas:

  1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Alexander has conducted extensive research in IPM strategies, particularly in managing crop pests and insect vectors. His work emphasizes ecological approaches to minimize pesticide use and enhance crop productivity.
  2. Nematology: With a Master’s degree in Nematology from Ghent University, Alexander has expertise in nematode management strategies. His research explores the interactions between nematodes and host plants, focusing on sustainable farming techniques.
  3. Crop Diversity and Resilience: He is actively involved in researching the use of cover crops and green manures to improve soil health and suppress plant-parasitic nematodes. Alexander investigates the role of crop diversity in enhancing agricultural resilience against climate change impacts.
  4. Community-based Agriculture Initiatives: As a Senior Entomologist in Buvuma District, Alexander leads initiatives in promoting beekeeping and sericulture among local communities. He integrates these practices with agricultural advisory services to foster sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation.
  5. Policy Advocacy: Alexander tracks and analyzes government and international policies related to agriculture and environmental protection. He actively participates in forums aimed at enhancing policy frameworks that support resilient farming practices and biodiversity conservation.

Alexander’s research and practical contributions underscore his commitment to advancing agricultural sustainability and community resilience in Uganda and beyond. His holistic approach integrates scientific expertise with community engagement to address contemporary challenges in agriculture and environmental management.