Shaima khalid | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Dr Shaima khalid |  Food safety |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  animal health research institute,  Egypt

Dr. Shaimaa Khalid is an accomplished researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute in Egypt, specializing in Food Hygiene. She obtained her Ph.D. in Medical Veterinary Sciences from Assiut University in December 2019, focusing on “Active Meat Packaging based on Biomimetics Smart Thin Films.” She also holds an M.Sc. in Medical Veterinary Sciences and a B.Sc. in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Khalid has gained valuable international experience as a visiting scholar at Purdue University and as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Nanoscience at Zewail City of Science and Technology.

Publication profile:

 

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Medical Veterinary Sciences (2019)
    “Active Meat Packaging based on Biomimetics Smart Thin Films”
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
  • M.Sc. in Medical Veterinary Sciences (2015)
    “Isolation and identification of Campylobacter species in chicken meat and by-products”
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
  • B.Sc. in Medical Veterinary Sciences (2010)
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA (2023).
  • Postdoctoral Researcher at Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt (2019-2021).
  • Research Assistant at the Animal Health Research Institute, Egypt (2020-Present).
  • Teaching Assistant at Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt (2019-Present).
  • Assistant Researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute, Egypt (2018-2020).
  • Analyst & Specialist at the Animal Health Research Institute, Egypt (2012-2018).

🔍 Research Interests:

Food Science, Food Hygiene, Microbiology, Mycotoxins, Biofilm, Quorum Sensing, Bacterial Sensors, Probiotics and Prebiotics, Active and Smart Packaging, Nanotechnology, Molecular Imprinting Polymers, Nanocomposites.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Voltammetric determination of Salmonella typhimurium in minced beef meat using a chip-based imprinted sensor
    Khalid, S.A., & Hassan, R.Y.A.
    RSC Advances, 2022.
  • User-friendly lab-on-paper optical sensor for the rapid detection of bacterial spoilage in packaged meat products
    Abo Dena, A.S., Khalid, S.A., & Ghanem, A.F.
    RSC Advances, 2021.
  • Free-standing carboxymethyl cellulose film incorporating nanoformulated pomegranate extract for meat packaging
    Khalid, S.A., Ghanem, A.F., Abd-El-Malek, A., Ammar, M.A., El-Khateib, T., & El-Sherbiny, I.M.
    Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024, 332, 121915.
  • Types of microorganisms for biodegradation
    Khalid, S.A., & Elsherif, W.M.
    Handbook of Biodegradable Materials, 2022, 1-27.
  • Biopolymeric-inorganic composites for drug delivery applications
    Khalid, S.A., Abo Dena, A.S., & El-Sherbiny, I.M.
    Polymeric and Natural Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Biomedical Applications, 2022.
  • Impact of using cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) essential oil and its pectin-chitosan nano-emulsion on survival of Aspergillus flavus and total aflatoxin inhibition in beef burger patties
    Bakr, J.G., Khalid, S.A., Khafaga, N.I.M., Yassien, N.A., & Zaki, H.M.B.A.
    Food Control, 2024, 159, 110294.
  • Self-nanoemulsifying systems for delivery of drugs
    Khalid, S.A., Arafa, K.K., & El-Sherbiny, I.M.
    Systems of Nanovesicular Drug Delivery, 2022, 55-68.
  • Evaluation of pumpkin seed oil and its chitosan-Arabic gum nanoparticles on the viability of Aspergillus flavus and inhibition of total aflatoxin in beef sausage
    Khalid, S.A., & Elokle, A.A.
    Food Control, 2024, 110854.
  • Recent Trends in Bacterial Sensors
    Khalid, S.A., & Hashem, H.M.
    Handbook of Nanosensors: Materials and Technological Applications, 2024, 1045-1076.

 

Cheng Li | Foods | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Cheng Li |  Foods |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at  Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Cheng Li graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Agricultural University of Hebei in 2017 and completed her Master’s and PhD at Tianjin University in 2022, specializing in fluorescent characteristics of functional hyperbranched polymers. Since September 2022, she has been an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Food Science and Technology, focusing on the development of fluorescent hyperbranched polymers for food flavor detection.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

Cheng Li graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Hebei Agricultural University in 2017. She earned her Master’s and PhD degrees in Chemistry from Tianjin University in 2022, specializing in the fluorescent characteristics of functional hyperbranched polymers. Since September 2022, she has served as an assistant professor at the Institute of Food Science and Technology.

🏆 Research Projects:

  • National Natural Science Foundation: Identification Mechanism of Sulfur Flavor Substances in Meat (2024-2026).
  • National Key R&D Program: Exploration of Unique Components in Specialty Sheep Meat (2023-2028).
  • Shandong Provincial Key R&D Program: Digital Monitoring System for Meat Quality (2023-2026).

🎖️ Awards and Recognition:

In 2023, Cheng was honored with the National Commercial Science and Technology Progress Award for her contributions to food safety and quality detection technologies.

🔬 Research Focus:

Cheng’s current research revolves around the development of fluorescent hyperbranched polymers aimed at enhancing food flavor detection and quality assessment.

🏅 Achievements:

  • Citations: 109 citations across 104 documents.
  • h-index: 7.
  • Recipient of the National Commercial Science and Technology Progress Award in 2023.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Exploring the Effect of Part Differences on Metabolite Molecule Changes in Refrigerated Pork: Identifying Key Metabolite Compounds and Their Conversion Pathways
    Gu, M., Li, C., Ren, Y., … Zhang, D., Zheng, X.
    Food Chemistry, 2024, 460, 140308.
  • Recent Advances in Photoluminescent Fluorescent Probe Technology for Food Flavor Compounds Analysis
    Tian, X., Zheng, X., Chen, L., … Li, C., Zhang, D.
    Food Chemistry, 2024, 459, 140455.
  • In-Depth Metaproteomics Analysis Reveals the Protein Profile and Metabolism Characteristics in Pork During Refrigerated Storage
    Gu, M., Zhang, D., Li, C., … Li, S., Zheng, X.
    Food Chemistry, 2024, 459, 140149.
  • Value-Added Utilization of Hemoglobin and Its Hydrolysis Products from Livestock and Poultry Blood Processing By-Products: A Review
    Cheng, C., Chen, L., Zhang, D., … Blecker, C., Li, S.
    Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2024, 151, 104645.
  • Development of a Rhodamine-Based Fluorescent Probe for ATP Detection for Potential Applications in Meat Freshness Assessment
    Su, Y., Gu, M., Li, C., … Li, S., Zheng, X.
    Food Chemistry, 2024, 450, 139209.
  • Research Progress of Chilled Meat Freshness Detection Based on Nanozyme Sensing Systems
    Song, G., Li, C., Fauconnier, M.-L., … Wang, S., Zheng, X.
    Food Chemistry: X, 2024, 22, 101364.
  • A Hydrogel-Based Ratiometric Fluorescent Sensor Relying on Rhodamine B Labelled AIE-Featured Hyperbranched Poly(amido amine) for Heparin Detection
    Li, C., Liu, B.-T., Wang, Y.-T., … Zhang, D., Wang, Y.
    Analytica Chimica Acta, 2024, 1300, 342466.
  • Combined Quantitative Lipidomics and Back-Propagation Neural Network Approach to Discriminate the Breed and Part Source of Lamb
    Liu, C., Zhang, D., Li, S., … Li, C., Chen, L.
    Food Chemistry, 2024, 437, 137940.
  • A “Hand-In-Hand” Thermal-Responsive Cyclodextrin Material Designed for Liquid Smart Windows
    Hu, S., Zhang, P., Li, C., … Wang, Y., Xiao, Y.
    Advanced Functional Materials, 2024.

 

Barbara Sawicka | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Barbara Sawicka | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

professor emeritus at  University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland

Barbara Sawicka is a distinguished professor at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, where she has been actively involved since 1973. Her academic journey includes obtaining a magister degree in agriculture in 1973, followed by a PhD, habilitation, and professorship at the same institution. Dr. Sawicka’s expertise lies in plant production technology and commodities science.

 

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences
  • Dr habilitowany (post-doctoral degree)
  • M.Sc. in Agriculture

🌍 Professional Activities:

  • Editorial Board Member for multiple journals including Crop Breeding, Genetics and Genomics and Commodities
  • Deputy Editor in Chief, Algerian Journal of Engineering and Technology
  • Member of various international editorial boards and committees

🔍 Research Focus: Food Safety

Barbara Sawicka has been a dedicated researcher at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin since 1973, focusing notably on Food Safety. Her research aims to enhance the quality and safety of food products through innovative agricultural practices and technologies.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 3743
  • Citations Since 2019: 2526
  • h-index: 28
  • i10-index: 109

Publication Top Notes:

  • Cassava, a 21st Century Staple Crop: How can Nigeria Harness Its Enormous Trade Potentials?
    • Authors: BS Olutosin, A Otekunrin
    • Journal: Acta Scientific Agriculture (ISSN: 2581-365X)
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 194-202
    • Citations: 145
    • Year: 2019
  • Ficus plants: State of the art from a phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological perspective
    • Authors: BS Bahare Salehi, Abhay Prakash, Mishra Manisha Nigam, Natallia Karazhan, et al.
    • Journal: Phytotherapy Research
    • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6884
    • Citations: 91
    • Year: 2020
  • Post harvest losses
    • Author: B Sawicka
    • Book: Encyclopedia of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Zero Hunger
    • Volume: 1
    • Pages: 1-16
    • Citations: 80
    • Year: 2019
  • Crop prediction based on characteristics of the agricultural environment using various feature selection techniques and classifiers
    • Authors: SP Raja, B Sawicka, Z Stamenkovic, G Mariammal
    • Journal: IEEE Access
    • Volume: 10
    • Pages: 23625-23641
    • Citations: 64
    • Year: 2022
  • Three decades of fighting against hunger in Africa: Progress, challenges and opportunities
    • Authors: IAA Olutosin A. Otekunrin, Oluwaseun A. Otekunrin, Barbara Sawicka
    • Journal: World Nutrition
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 86-111
    • Citations: 63
    • Year: 2010
  • Convolvulus plant—A comprehensive review from phytochemical composition to pharmacy
    • Authors: B Salehi, B Krochmal-Marczak, D Skiba, JK Patra, SK Das, G Das, et al.
    • Journal: Phytotherapy Research
    • Volume: 34
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 315-328
    • Citations: 62
    • Year: 2020
  • Nutrition value of the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) cultivated in south-eastern Polish conditions
    • Authors: PK Krochmal-Marczak, B Sawicka, Słupski J, Cybulak T
    • Journal: International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research
    • Volume: 4
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 169-178
    • Citations: 59
    • Year: 2014
  • Natural remedies for pest, disease and weed control
    • Authors: C Egbuna, B Sawicka
    • Publisher: Academic Press
    • Citations: 58
    • Year: 2019
  • Effect of Extraction Methods on Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Mineral Elements, and Biological Activities of Essential Oil and Extracts of Mentha pulegium L.
    • Authors: MAF Mohammed MESSAOUDI, Rebiai-Abdelkrim, Barbara Sawicka, Chukwuebuka, et al.
    • Journal: Molecules
    • Volume: 27
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 1-20
    • Citations: 51
    • Year: 2022
  • Gorczyce jako rośliny wielofunkcyjne
    • Authors: B Sawicka, E Kotiuk
    • Journal: Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Agricultura
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 2
    • Year: 2007
  • Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) as a medicinal plant and its natural products
    • Authors: B Sawicka, D Skiba, P Pszczół, I Aslan, J Sharifi, B Krochmal-Marczak
    • Journal: Cellular and Molecular Biology
    • Volume: 66
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 160-177
    • Citations: 49
    • Year: 2020
  • Plants of the Genus Terminalia: An Insight on Its Biological Potentials, Pre-Clinical and Clinical Studies
    • Authors: G Das, DY Kim, C Fan, EP Gutiérrez-Grijalva, JB Heredia, V Nissapatorn, et al.
    • Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology
    • Volume: 11
    • Article: 561248
    • Citations: 47
    • Year: 2020