Pukhraj Meena | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Pukhraj Meena | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

Department of Food Technology, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, New Delhi,  India

Dr. Pukhraj Meena is a dedicated researcher in Food Science & Technology, specializing in biosensor development, enzyme production, and food waste utilization. He earned his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, focusing on the development of an amperometric biosensor for caffeine detection. His M.Sc. research involved optimizing alkaline protease production from agro-industrial waste using the Taguchi DOE methodology.

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👨‍🎓 Academic Background:

Dr. Pukhraj Meena holds a Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology (2019) from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, with research focused on amperometric biosensors for caffeine detection. He also earned an M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology (2011) from BHU and a B.Tech. in Food Technology (2009) from MPUA&T, Udaipur.

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Biosensor Development: Designing caffeine and phenolic compound-based biosensors.

  • Enzyme Production: Optimization of alkaline protease production using agro-industrial waste.

  • Food Product Development & Waste Utilization: Innovating sustainable food solutions.

📜 Research Contributions:

His Ph.D. research developed an amperometric biosensor for caffeine detection, while his M.Sc. work optimized alkaline protease production using Taguchi DOE methodology.

📚 Additional Qualifications:

  • NET (CBSE-UGC) Qualified (2016) in Home Science.

  • PG Diploma in Rural Development (IGNOU, 2014).

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Utilization of Agro-Industrial Waste (Wheat Bran) for Alkaline Protease Production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in SSF Using Taguchi (DOE) Methodology
📌 Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2013

2️⃣ Effect of PGPR on Morphological Properties of Different Varieties of Wheat (Triticum aestivum)
📌 The Pharma Innovation, 2017

3️⃣ Sensory Evaluation and Cost Estimation of Guava-Based Papaya Fruit Cheese
📌 The Pharma Innovation, 2017

4️⃣ Application of Computer-Aided Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Food Industry
📌 Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2023

5️⃣ Fundamentals and Applications of Various Types of Biosensors in Food Analysis
📌 International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017

6️⃣ Application of Gold Screen Printed Electrode (GSPE)-Based Caffeine Biosensor for Real Sample Analysis
📌 The Pharma Innovation, 2018

7️⃣ Development of an Amperometric Biosensor Against Caffeine Over a Concentration Range
📌 The Pharma Innovation, 2018

8️⃣ Development of Various Functional Food Components in Health Aspects
📌 The Pharma Innovation, 2017

9️⃣ Biochemical Analysis of PGPR and Its Effect on Chlorophyll, Ascorbic Acid, Starch & Total Polyphenolic Content (TPC) of Different Wheat Varieties
📌 The Pharma Innovation, 2017

🔟 Impact of Industrial Microbial Alkaline Proteases from Isolated Bacillus Strains
📌 Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 2024

Tania Merinas-Amo | Food | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Tania  Merinas-Amo | Food |  Best Researcher Award

Dr at Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba (Spain), Spain

Dr. Tania Merinas-Amo is a researcher at the Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba, Spain. She holds a degree in Biology (2008) and a Master’s in Translational Biomedical Research (2011) from the University of Córdoba, where she also earned an international Ph.D. in Biosciences and Agri-Food Sciences in 2017. Her research focuses on food safety, nutraceutical foods, genotoxicity, and chemoprevention, utilizing in vivo and in vitro model systems to evaluate the safety and health benefits of various foods. With over 20 scientific articles, 10 books and book chapters, and an h-index of 10 (Google Scholar), Dr. Merinas-Amo has made significant contributions to the field.

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📚 Academic Background:

Graduated in Biology (2008) and earned a Master’s in Translational Biomedical Research (2011) from the University of Córdoba. She obtained her international Ph.D. in Biosciences and Agri-Food Sciences in 2017, with research experience at the Laboratory of Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.

🔬 Research Focus:

Food safety, nutraceutical food, genotoxicity, and chemoprevention. Her work involves in vivo and in vitro model systems, such as Drosophila melanogaster and HL-60 tumor cells, to evaluate the safety and nutraceutical potential of various foods.

📊 Achievements:

  • Published 20+ scientific articles in journals with JCR impact.
  • Authored/co-authored 10 books and book chapters.
  • h-index: 10 (Google Scholar/ResearchGate) and 9 (Scopus).

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 488
  • Citations Since 2020: 388
  • h-index: 10 (overall and since 2020)
  • i10-index: 11 (overall), 10 (since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Evolution of some physicochemical and antioxidant properties of black garlic whole bulbs and peeled cloves
    MA Toledano-Medina, J Pérez-Aparicio, R Moreno-Rojas, T Merinas-Amo
    Food Chemistry, 199, 135-139 (2016) – 123 citations
  • Biological effects of food coloring in in vivo and in vitro model systems
    R Merinas-Amo, M Martínez-Jurado, S Jurado-Güeto, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Foods, 8(5), 176 (2019) – 68 citations
  • Physicochemical characterization and biological activities of black and white garlic: In vivo and in vitro assays
    MÁ Toledano Medina, T Merinas-Amo, Z Fernández-Bedmar, R Font, …
    Foods, 8(6), 220 (2019) – 49 citations
  • Role of zucchini and its distinctive components in the modulation of degenerative processes: Genotoxicity, anti-genotoxicity, cytotoxicity and apoptotic effects
    D Martínez-Valdivieso, R Font, Z Fernández-Bedmar, T Merinas-Amo, …
    Nutrients, 9(7), 755 (2017) – 42 citations
  • In vitro antibacterial activity of extracts from Samoan medicinal plants and their effect on proliferation and migration of human fibroblasts
    A Frankova, L Vistejnova, T Merinas-Amo, Z Leheckova, I Doskocil, …
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 264, 113220 (2021) – 38 citations
  • In Vivo and In Vitro Genotoxic and Epigenetic Effects of Two Types of Cola Beverages and Caffeine: A Multiassay Approach
    M Mateo-Fernández, T Merinas-Amo, M Moreno-Millán, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    BioMed Research International, 2016(1), 7574843 – 22 citations
  • In vivo and in vitro studies of the role of lyophilised blond Lager beer and some bioactive components in the modulation of degenerative processes
    T Merinas-Amo, I Tasset-Cuevas, AM Díaz-Carretero, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Journal of Functional Foods, 27, 274-294 (2016) – 17 citations
  • Food safety and nutraceutical potential of caramel colour class IV using in vivo and in vitro assays
    M Mateo-Fernández, P Alves-Martínez, M Del Río-Celestino, R Font, …
    Foods, 8(9), 392 (2019) – 14 citations
  • Nutraceutical potential of two Allium species and their distinctive organosulfur compounds: A multi-assay evaluation
    Z Fernández-Bedmar, S Demyda-Peyrás, T Merinas-Amo, …
    Foods, 8(6), 222 (2019) – 14 citations
  • Role of glucosinolates in the nutraceutical potential of selected cultivars of Brassica rapa
    T Merinas-Amo, MD Lozano-Baena, S Obregón-Cano, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Foods, 10(11), 2720 (2021) – 10 citations

 

Ozan Yagmuroglu | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Ozan Yagmuroglu |  Food Science |  Best Researcher Award

National Defense University Air Force Academy, Turkey

Dr. Ozan Yağmuroğlu graduated from Gazi University (Ankara, Turkey) Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry in 2008, and from Gazi University, Department of Chemical Engineering (Double Major) in 2009 as the top student of his faculty. In 2016, he completed his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, focusing on the “Development of Paraoxon Based Sensors for Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents”.

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🎓 Education:

  • 2008: Graduated from Gazi University (Ankara, Turkey), Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry.
  • 2009: Completed a Double Major in Chemical Engineering from Gazi University, graduating as the top student of his faculty.
  • 2016: Earned a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Gazi University, with a dissertation on “Development of Paraoxon Based Sensors for Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents”.

📚 Research Contributions:

  • Publications: Authored numerous scientific papers on:
    • 🧪 Toxic Chemicals Analysis: Investigated the presence of harmful substances in environmental samples.
    • 🔬 Sensor Systems: Developed innovative sensors for the detection of chemical warfare agents.
    • ⚗️ Trace Elements: Pioneered methods for determining trace elements using preconcentration techniques.

🔍 Research Interests:

  • Analytical Chemistry: Focused on developing advanced analytical techniques.
  • Environmental Sciences: Addressing critical issues in waste management and water quality.
  • Food Science: Ensuring food safety through advanced chemical analysis.
  • Trace Element Analysis: Innovating methods for detecting trace elements in various samples.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Development of QCM Based Biosensor for the Selective and Sensitive Detection of Paraoxon
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu, S.E. Diltemiz
    • Journal: Analytical Biochemistry
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 24
    • Reference: Analytical Biochemistry 591, 113572
  2. Nanoflower Synthesis, Characterization and Analytical Applications: A Review
    • Authors: D.S. Chormey, S. Erarpat, B.T. Zaman, N. Özdoğan, O. Yağmuroğlu, …
    • Journal: Environmental Chemistry Letters
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 13
    • Reference: Environmental Chemistry Letters
  3. Development Of Reflectometric Interference Spectroscopy Based Sensors For Paraoxon Determination
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Journal: Anadolu University Science and Technology Journal-C Life Sciences and …
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 13
    • Reference: Anadolu University Science and Technology Journal-C Life Sciences and …
  4. Development of Paraoxon-Based Sensors for the Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Type: Doctoral Thesis
    • Institution: Anadolu University, Eskişehir
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 6
  5. Determination of Trace Lead(II) in Cleavers (Galium aparine) Tea by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry After Preconcentration with Deep Eutectic Solvent/DTZ Probe-Based Liquid-Liquid …
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Journal: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 5
    • Reference: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 105164
  6. Accurate and Sensitive Determination of Sb (III) in Water Samples Using UV–VIS Spectrophotometry After Simultaneous Complexation and Preconcentration with Deep Eutectic Solvent …
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 5
    • Reference: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 195 (1), 191
  7. Evaluation of the Measures Taken Against Chemical Weapons in the Perspective of the Chemical Weapons Convention
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Journal: Journal of Disaster and Risk
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 4
    • Reference: Journal of Disaster and Risk 3 (2), 125-142
  8. Chemical Defense and Security
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Book Chapter: CBRN Defense and Security
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 4
    • Reference: CBRN Defense and Security, 3-39
  9. Adsorption and Decomposition of Chemical Warfare Agents by Metal-Organic Framework
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Journal: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR)
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 3
    • Reference: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) 26 (Issue 1)
  10. Development of Nano AChE Enzyme System Based Sensor for Detection of Nerve Agents Used in Chemical Weapons
    • Authors: O. Yağmuroğlu
    • Journal: Gazi University Journal of Science Part C: Design and Technology
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 3
    • Reference: Gazi University Journal of Science Part C: Design and Technology 8

 

Irene Dini | Food Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Prof Irene Dini | Food Chemistry |  Women Researcher Award

Pharmacy Department at  Federico II University of Naples, Italy

Prof. Dini Irene is an esteemed Associate Professor specializing in Food Chemistry at Federico II University of Naples. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Compounds Pharmacologically Active and is a specialist in Food Science. Prof. Dini has made significant contributions to the field through her extensive research on natural substances, which has resulted in the publication of over 70 papers in indexed journals. She has also authored 8 chapters in international scientific books and 2 chapters for university-level textbooks. Her professional affiliations include serving on the editorial boards of journals such as “E-Journal of Chemistry,” “Antioxidants,” “Molecules,” and “Antibiotics,” all under MDPI. Additionally, she has been a member of the board of directors for CIRANAD, an Interuniversity Centre of Excellence focused on food, nutrition, and the digestive system. Prof. Dini’s dedication to advancing food chemistry and her active involvement in scientific communities underscore her commitment to excellence in research and education.

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Academic and Professional Background:

Prof. Dini Irene is an esteemed academic with a distinguished career in food chemistry and natural compounds. She holds a Ph.D. in ‘Natural Compounds Pharmacologically Active’ and specializes in ‘Food Science.’ As an Associate Professor in Food Chemistry (CHIM 10) at Federico II University of Naples, Prof. Dini imparts her extensive knowledge to students and advances research in her field.

Leadership and Contributions:

In addition to her academic duties, Prof. Dini has played a significant role in CIRANAD (Interuniversity Centres of Excellence on Food, Nutrition, and Digestive System) as a board member. Her leadership in this interdisciplinary field underscores her commitment to advancing food science and nutrition.

Research Focus: Food Chemistry

Prof. Dini Irene’s research in food chemistry centers on the study and analysis of natural substances with pharmacological activities. Her work aims to explore the chemical composition, properties, and potential health benefits of natural compounds found in various foods. This includes identifying bioactive compounds that can contribute to human health and understanding their mechanisms of action.

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 2,836
  • Citations Since 2019: 1,762
  • h-index: 30
  • h-index Since 2019: 26
  • i10-index: 52
  • i10-index Since 2019: 47

Publication Top Notes:

  • Antioxidant compound contents and antioxidant activity before and after cooking in sweet and bitter Chenopodium quinoa seeds
    • Published in LWT-Food Science and Technology, 2010
    • Citations: 243
  • Chemical composition, nutritional value and antioxidant properties of Allium caepa L. Var. tropeana (red onion) seeds
    • Published in Food Chemistry, 2008
    • Citations: 148
  • Nutritional and antinutritional composition of Kancolla seeds: an interesting and underexploited Andean food plant
    • Published in Food Chemistry, 2005
    • Citations: 137
  • Studies on the Constituents of Chenopodium quinoa Seeds: Isolation and Characterization of New Triterpene Saponins
    • Published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2001
    • Citations: 131
  • Saponins in Ipomoea batatas tubers: Isolation, characterization, quantification and antioxidant properties
    • Published in Food Chemistry, 2009
    • Citations: 128
  • The new challenge of green cosmetics: Natural food ingredients for cosmetic formulations
    • Published in Molecules, 2021
    • Citations: 127
  • Phenolic constituents of Kancolla seeds
    • Published in Food Chemistry, 2004
    • Citations: 127
  • Glucosinolates from Maca
    • Published in Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 2002
    • Citations: 126
  • Effect of industrial and domestic processing on antioxidant properties of pumpkin pulp
    • Published in LWT-Food Science and Technology, 2013
    • Citations: 123
  • Nutricosmetics: A brief overview
    • Published in Phytotherapy Research, 2019
    • Citations: 119

 

Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Abdullah | Food preservation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Abdullah |  Food preservation |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant lecturer at  South Valley University, Egypt

Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Abdullah is an Egyptian assistant lecturer at the Department of Food and Dairy Science, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, Qena. He holds a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, with a strong academic background including a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences, both from South Valley University. Ahmed is skilled in food analysis, preservation techniques, and statistical analysis using SAS and SPSS. His research focuses on innovative food preservation methods and utilizing agricultural by-products. Ahmed is actively involved in teaching, research supervision, and strategic planning within his faculty. He has presented at international conferences and contributed to publications in agricultural sciences.

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👨‍🎓 Education:

Master of Food Science and Technology, South Valley University (GPA: 3.81/4). Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, South Valley University (GPA: 3.5/4)

👨‍💻 Skills:

  • Food analysis and preservation
  • Statistical analysis (SAS, SPSS)
  • Education quality assurance

🌍 Activities:

Member of strategic planning office, Faculty of Agriculture. Organizer and participant in agricultural conferences

 Research Focus Food preservation:

Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Abdullah’s research primarily focuses on innovative food preservation methods, with a special emphasis on utilizing non-traditional approaches. His work includes the extraction and characterization of polysaccharides for potential food applications. His master’s thesis explores converting agricultural by-products, which contribute to environmental pollution, into sustainable food sources for human consumption. This research aims to enhance food shelf life and safety through novel edible coatings derived from natural sources like banana rachis, as published in reputable journals such as Agriculture.

Publication:

Abdullah, A. H., Awad-Allah, M. A., Abd-Elkarim, N. A., Ahmed, Z. F., & Taha, E. M. (2023). Carboxymethyl cellulose from banana rachis: A potential edible coating to extend the shelf life of strawberry fruit. Agriculture, 13(5), 1058.