Workiye Abera | Food | Best Scholar Award

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Mr Workiye Abera |  Food  |  Best Scholar Award

Lecturer and Researcher at  Debre Tabor University,  Ethiopia

Workiye Getnet Abera is a dedicated Ethiopian academic and researcher born on October 12, 1991, in South Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering Stream, 2017) and an M.Sc. in Process Engineering (2020) from Jimma University.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Educational Background:

  • M.Sc. in Process Engineering: Jimma University (2018–2020), Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastic Film from Banana Peel Starch Blending with Banana Pseudo-Stem Fiber.
  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering: Jimma University (2013–2017), Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Furfural from Sugar Cane Bagasse for Engine Fuel Application.

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer: Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia (Feb 2024 – Present)
  • Lecturer: Dilla University, Ethiopia (Feb 2020 – Feb 2024)
  • Internship Trainer: Fincha Sugar Factory, Ethiopia (Oct 2015 – Feb 2016)
  • Reviewer: Elsevier (2023–Present) & Springer (2024–Present)

🛠️ Skills:

Proficient in software such as MATLAB, Aspen Plus, Design Expert, MiniTab, and Ansys.

Publication Top Note:

  • “Quality Assessment of Gluten-Free Sorghum Bread Prepared with Sourdough and the Addition of Sweet Lupin Flour”
    CYTA – Journal of Food, 2024.
    DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2024.2397022.
  • “Synthesis, Characterization, and Optimization of Antimicrobial Biolubricant Derived from Ocimum lamiifolium and Lactic Acid”
    Heliyon, 2024.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38972.
  • “Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastic Film from Banana (Musa Cavendish Species) Peel Starch Blending with Banana Pseudo-Stem Cellulosic Fiber”
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023.
    DOI: 10.1007/s13399-023-04207-8.

 

 

Hammad Ullah | Food chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Hammad Ullah |  Food chemistry  |  Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher at  Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II,  Italy

Dr. Hammad Ullah is a dedicated researcher specializing in natural products chemistry, with a focus on nutraceuticals, functional foods, and bioactive compounds. Currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Naples Federico II, he has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles and 7 book chapters and serves as a corresponding editor for leading journals in his field. His research aims to enhance public health through the development of innovative food supplements and functional food ingredients.

Publication profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2024-Present)
    University of Naples Federico II, Italy
    Research Project: Valorization of agri-food by-products.
  • PhD in Nutraceuticals (2019-2023)
    University of Naples Federico II, Italy
    Dissertation: Nutraceutical benefits of Prunus domestica L.
  • MPhil in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017-2019)
    Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
    Dissertation: Hepatoprotective effects of natural compounds.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (2009-2015)
    Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Ullah specializes in natural products chemistry, focusing on:

  • Biological properties of food supplements.
  • Development of functional food ingredients.
  • Analytical methods for identifying bioactive compounds.
  • Mechanisms of nutraceutical activity in humans.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • Best PhD Thesis Award (2023)
    University of Naples Federico II
  • Dra. Mariola Macías Award (2023)
    Phytochemical Society of Europe
  • Researcher Development Grant (2023)
    Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Young Research Award (2022)
    Monash International Health Science & Technology Conference

📚 Publications:

  • Journal Articles: 63
  • Book Chapters: 7
  • Citations: Google Scholar: 2,488; Scopus: 1,955
  • h-index: Google Scholar: 23; Scopus: 21
  • i10-index: Google Scholar: 39

Publication Top Notes:

  • Neuroprotective Effects of Quercetin in Alzheimer’s Disease
    H Khan, H Ullah, M Aschner, WS Cheang, EK Akkol
    Biomolecules 10 (1), 59 (2019)
    Citations: 366
  • Flavonoids Nanoparticles in Cancer: Treatment, Prevention and Clinical Prospects
    H Khan, H Ullah, M Martorell, SE Valdes, T Belwal, S Tejada, A Sureda, …
    Seminars in Cancer Biology 69, 200-211 (2021)
    Citations: 206
  • Polyphenols in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
    H Khan, A Sureda, T Belwal, S Çetinkaya, İ Süntar, S Tejada, HP Devkota, …
    Autoimmunity Reviews 18 (7), 647-657 (2019)
    Citations: 206
  • Anti-Cancer Effects of Polyphenols via Targeting p53 Signaling Pathway: Updates and Future Directions
    H Khan, M Reale, H Ullah, A Sureda, S Tejada, Y Wang, ZJ Zhang, J Xiao
    Biotechnology Advances 141 (2019)
    Citations: 130
  • Targeting NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Cancer by Dietary Polyphenols
    H Khan, H Ullah, PCMF Castilho, AS Gomila, G D’Onofrio, R Filosa, …
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 60 (16), 2790-2800 (2020)
    Citations: 136
  • Mechanistic Insights of Hepatoprotective Effects of Curcumin: Therapeutic Updates and Future Prospects
    H Khan, H Ullah, SM Nabavi
    Food and Chemical Toxicology 124, 182-191 (2019)
    Citations: 130
  • Antimicrobial Potential of Curcumin: Therapeutic Potential and Challenges to Clinical Applications
    Y Hussain, W Alam, H Ullah, M Dacrema, M Daglia, H Khan, CR Arciola
    Antibiotics 11 (3), 322 (2022)
    Citations: 119
  • Apoptosis Induced by Luteolin in Breast Cancer: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Perspectives
    S Ahmed, H Khan, D Fratantonio, MM Hasan, S Sharifi, N Fathi, H Ullah, …
    Phytomedicine 59, 152883 (2019)
    Citations: 108
  • MicroRNA Targeting by Quercetin in Cancer Treatment and Chemoprotection
    DH Kim, H Khan, H Ullah, STS Hassan, K Šmejkal, T Efferth, …
    Pharmacological Research 147, 104346 (2019)
    Citations: 95
  • Anti-Parkinson Potential of Silymarin: Mechanistic Insight and Therapeutic Standing
    H Ullah, H Khan
    Frontiers in Pharmacology 9, 422 (2018)
    Citations: 92
  • Phytopharmacology and Clinical Updates of Berberis Species Against Diabetes and Other Metabolic Diseases
    T Belwal, A Bisht, HP Devkota, H Ullah, H Khan, A Pandey, ID Bhatt, …
    Frontiers in Pharmacology 11, 41 (2020)
    Citations: 85
  • Targeting Epigenetics in Cancer: Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids
    H Khan, T Belwal, T Efferth, AA Farooqi, A Sanches-Silva, RA Vacca, …
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 61 (10), 1616-1639 (2021)
    Citations: 54
  • Flavonoids Targeting NRF2 in Neurodegenerative Disorders
    H Khan, R Tundis, H Ullah, M Aschner, T Belwal, H Mirzaei, EK Akkol
    Food and Chemical Toxicology 146, 111817 (2020)
    Citations: 52
  • Dietary Flavonoids in the Management of Huntington’s Disease: Mechanism and Clinical Perspective
    H Khan, H Ullah, R Tundis, T Belwal, HP Devkota, M Daglia, Z Cetin, …
    EFood 1 (1), 38-52 (2020)
    Citations: 52
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders and Metabolic Syndrome: Dysbiosis as a Key Link and Common Bioactive Dietary Components Useful for their Treatment
    A De Filippis, H Ullah, A Baldi, M Dacrema, C Esposito, EU Garzarella, …
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21 (14), 4929 (2020)
    Citations: 47
  • Improvement of Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction by β-Caryophyllene: A Focus on the Nervous System
    H Ullah, A Di Minno, C Santarcangelo, H Khan, M Daglia
    Antioxidants 10 (4), 546 (2021)
    Citations: 44
  • Natural Polyphenols for the Preservation of Meat and Dairy Products
    H Ullah, Y Hussain, C Santarcangelo, A Baldi, A Di Minno, H Khan, J Xiao, …
    Molecules 27 (6), 1906 (2022)
    Citations: 42
  • Epigenetic Regulation by Polyphenols in Diabetes and Related Complications
    H Ullah, A De Filippis, C Santarcangelo, M Daglia
    Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 1-22 (2020)
    Citations: 40
  • Therapeutic and Mechanistic Effects of Curcumin in Huntington’s Disease
    F Labanca, H Ullah, H Khan, L Milella, J Xiao, Z Dajic-Stevanovic, …
    Current Neuropharmacology 18 (2020)
    Citations: 35
  • The International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce (INPST) and the Power of Twitter Networking Exemplified Through #INPST Hashtag Analysis
    RK Singla, R De, T Efferth, B Mezzetti, MS Uddin, F Ntie-Kang, D Wang, …
    Phytomedicine 108, 154520 (2023)
    Citations: 33

 

Yakoub Ladjal Ettoumi | Food chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Yakoub Ladjal Ettoumi |  Food chemistry |  Young Scientist Award

Researcher Teacher at  Higher school of food science and agri-food industries, Algiers, Algeria

Yakoub LADJAL ETTOUMI is a lecturer at ESSAIA, Algiers, specializing in Food Sciences. He holds a Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees in Food Sciences from Abderrahmane Mira University and Hassiba Ben Bouali University in Algeria, respectively. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Technical English, Yakoub has been teaching since January 2017, covering subjects such as Food Biochemistry, Histology, and Research Methodology. His research interests include protein extraction, antioxidant activity, and food process engineering. Yakoub has conducted international scientific research trainings and holds attestations in pedagogy and management. He is fluent in French, proficient in English, and has basic Arabic skills.

Profile

 

📚 Education:

Ph.D. in Food Sciences from Abderrahmane Mira University, Algeria. Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Food Science from Hassiba Ben Bouali University.

🎓 Academic Positions:

Lecturer at ESSAIA, Algiers, specializing in Food Biochemistry, Histology, and Research Methodology.

🌍 Teaching Experience:

Since January 2017, teaching various subjects in food sciences at ESSAIA and previously at Khemis Miliana University.

🧪 Research Focus:

Expertise in Food Chemistry, with emphasis on protein extraction, antioxidant activity, and the functional properties of legumes. Editorial board member for Legume Science (Wiley).

Citations:

Yakoub LADJAL ETTOUMI has 500 citations overall and 444 citations since 2019, with an h-index of 5 and an i10-index of 5.

📄 Publication:

  • Pea, chickpea and lentil protein isolates: Physicochemical characterization and emulsifying properties
    • Published in Food Biophysics, 2016
    • Citations: 265
  • Emulsifying properties of legume proteins under acidic conditions: Effect of protein concentration and ionic strength
    • Published in LWT-Food Science and Technology, 2016
    • Citations: 89
  • Some physicochemical and functional properties of pea, chickpea and lentil whole flours
    • Published in International Food Research Journal, 2015
    • Citations: 85
  • Chemical profile, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Citrus reticulata and Citrus clementina (L.) essential oils
    • Published in International Food Research Journal, 2017
    • Citations: 36
  • Legume protein isolates for stable acidic emulsions prepared by premix membrane emulsification
    • Published in Food Biophysics, 2017
    • Citations: 24
  • Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Spirulina and Chlorella Proteins Obtained by Iso-Electric Precipitation
    • Published in Food Biophysics, 2024
    • Citations: 1
  • Physicochemical, functional, and nutraceutical properties of Spirulina and Chlorella biomass: A comparative study
    • Published in Algal Research, 2024