Mohammadreza Asghari | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammadreza Asghari |  Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Urmia University,  Iran

Prof. Dr. Mohammadreza Asghari is a distinguished professor in the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture at Urmia University, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Postharvest Horticulture from Tehran University and has built a robust academic and research career specializing in crop physiology, crop quality, postharvest technology, food safety, plant hormones, and modern and organic horticulture.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Postharvest Horticulture – University of Tehran

  • Professor, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Iran

🌱 Areas of Expertise:

  • Crop Physiology & Quality

  • Postharvest Physiology & Technology

  • Food Safety

  • Plant Hormones & Growth Regulators

  • Fruit Production, Intensive & Organic Orchards

  • Modern Horticulture

🧪 Research & Innovation:

  • 92 Journal Articles | 65 Conference Papers | 4 Books

  • Editor-in-Chief of Pomology Research Journal

  • 47 Supervised Theses

  • 1 Invention: A safe, anti-stress compound for use during crop growth and postharvest

  • Research focus includes improving crop resistance, marketability, and nutritional quality

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • 🏅 Top 2% Scientist (Stanford University) – 2021 & 2024

  • 🎓 Top Student in National Ph.D. & M.Sc. Entrance Exams, Tehran University

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 2,871

  • Citations Since 2020: 1,783

  • h-index: 27

  • h-index Since 2020: 23

  • i10-index: 38

  • i10-index Since 2020: 31

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of Salicylic Acid on Post-Harvest Physiology of Horticultural Crops
    Asghari, M.R., Soleimani Aghdam, M.
    Trends in Food Science & Technology, 21, 502–509 (2010) — Cited: 614

  • Effect of Pre- and Postharvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Ethylene Production, Fungal Decay, and Overall Quality of Selva Strawberry Fruit
    Babalar, M., Asghari, M., Talaei, A., Khosroshahi, A.
    Food Chemistry, 105(2), 449–453 (2007) — Cited: 441

  • Impact of Postharvest Brassinosteroids Treatment on PAL Activity in Tomato Fruit in Response to Chilling Stress
    Aghdam, M.S., Asghari, M., Farmani, B., Mohayeji, M., Moradbeygi, H.
    Scientia Horticulturae, 144, 116–120 (2012) — Cited: 141

  • Effects of Foliar Applications of Nitric Oxide and Spermidine on Photosynthesis and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Citrus Seedlings Under Salinity Stress
    Asghari, M.R., Khoshbakht, D.
    Photosynthetica, 56(4), 1313–1325 (2018) — Cited: 109

  • Alleviation of Postharvest Chilling Injury of Tomato Fruit by Salicylic Acid Treatment
    Aghdam, M.S., Asghari, M., Khorsandi, O., Mohayeji, M.
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51, 2815–2820 (2014) — Cited: 98

  • Interaction Effects of Salicylic Acid and Methyl Jasmonate on Antioxidant Content and Enzyme Activity in ‘Sabrosa’ Strawberry During Storage
    Asghari, M., Hasanlooe, A.R.
    Scientia Horticulturae, 197, 490–495 (2015) — Cited: 89

  • Eco-Friendly Technology for Postharvest Produce Quality
    Siddiqui, M.W. (Ed.), includes chapter by Asghari, M.R.
    Academic Press (2016) — Cited: 80

  • Impact of Jasmonates on Safety, Productivity, and Physiology of Food Crops
    Asghari, M.
    Trends in Food Science & Technology, 91, 169–183 (2019) — Cited: 76

  • Methyl Jasmonate Enhances Defense Enzyme Activity and Antioxidant Content in ‘Sabrosa’ Strawberry Fruit
    Asghari, M., Hasanlooe, A.R.
    Food Science & Nutrition, 4(3), 377–383 (2016) — Cited: 70

  • Influence of Foliar-Applied Polyamines on Growth and Photosynthetic Characteristics in Citrus Under Saline Conditions
    Khoshbakht, D., Asghari, M.R., Haghighi, M.
    Photosynthetica, 56, 731–742 (2018) — Cited: 65

 

Tilahun Abera | Food Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Tilahun Abera |  Food Sciences |  Best Researcher Award

Instructor and Researcher at Jimma University,  Ethiopia

 

Dr. Tilahun Abera Teka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Postharvest Management at Jimma University, Ethiopia. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition from Addis Ababa University, with research focused on the nutritional and phenolic composition of cowpea varieties in Ethiopia. His expertise spans food chemistry, nutrition, and postharvest management, with a particular interest in the nutritional and phytochemical characterization of grains and the development of functional foods. Dr. Teka has contributed significantly to food security research and has received several grants to address postharvest loss and improve nutritional security in Ethiopia.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2019)
    Dissertation: Nutritional and phenolic composition of improved cowpea varieties and landraces in Ethiopia
  • M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2009)
    Thesis: Effect of processing on physicochemical composition and antinutritional factors of cassava
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Alemaya University, Ethiopia (2000)

Research Interests:

  • Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of grains
  • Functional foods and nutraceuticals from bioactive compounds of cereals and legumes
  • Process-induced chemical and biochemical changes in foods
  • Food safety and quality analysis across food value chains

Notable Research Grants:

  • Harnessing food, feed, and pharmaceutical potentials of wild plants (2023) – Jimma University, Ethiopia
  • Postharvest loss reduction of selected cereals (2022) – Jimma University, Ethiopia

Short-Term Trainings & Certifications:

  • Advanced Postharvest Management, Wageningen University, Netherlands (2015)
  • Customized Training in Food Quality and Chemical Analysis, Jimma University (2012)

Teaching & Administrative Experience:

  • Teaches Ph.D. and MSc courses in Food Science, Nutrition, and Postharvest Management
  • Previously served as Treasurer at Jimma University and Department Head of Chemistry at the School of Tomorrow

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 486
  • Citations Since 2020: 430

h-index:

  • Overall: 11
  • Since 2020: 11

i10-index:

  • Overall: 12
  • Since 2020: 12

Publication Top Notes:

  • Analysis of the effect of maturity stage on the postharvest biochemical quality characteristics of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) fruit
    TA Teka
    International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, 3(5), 130, 2013
  • Protein fractions, in vitro protein digestibility and amino acid composition of select cowpea varieties grown in Ethiopia
    TA Teka, N Retta, G Bultosa, H Admassu, T Astatkie
    Food Bioscience, 36, 100634, 2020
  • Fruit by-products and their industrial applications for nutritional benefits and health promotion: a comprehensive review
    E Teshome, TA Teka, R Nandasiri, JR Rout, DV Harouna, T Astatkie, et al.
    Sustainability, 15(10), 7840, 2023
  • Palm oil processing and controversies over its health effect: overview of positive and negative consequences
    MM Urugo, TA Teka, PG Teshome, TT Tringo
    Journal of Oleo Science, 70(12), 1693-1706, 2021
  • Food flavor enhancement, preservation, and bio-functionality of ginger (Zingiber officinale): a review
    T Laelago Ersedo, TA Teka, S Fikreyesus Forsido, E Dessalegn, et al.
    International Journal of Food Properties, 26(1), 928-951, 2023
  • Effect of soybean varieties and processing methods on nutritional and sensory properties of soymilk
    NA Abagoshu, AM Ibrahim, TA Teka, TB Mekonnen
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 41(4), e13014, 2017
  • Effects of processing on nutritional composition and anti-nutritional factors of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L): A review
    D Hailu, S Abera, TA Teka, PO Box, E Jimma
    Food Science & Quality Management, 36, 61-71, 2015
  • Nutrient and antinutrient composition of improved sweet potato [Ipomea batatas (L) Lam] varieties grown in eastern Ethiopia
    DH Mitiku, TA Teka
    Nutrition & Food Science, 47(3), 369-380, 2017
  • Bio-based smart materials for fish product packaging: A review
    AL Abelti, TA Teka, S Fikreyesus Forsido, M Tamiru, G Bultosa, A Alkhtib, et al.
    International Journal of Food Properties, 25(1), 857-871, 2022
  • Review on edible water lilies and lotus: Future food, nutrition and their health benefits
    AL Abelti, TA Teka, G Bultosa
    Applied Food Research, 3(1), 100264, 2023