Ranko Romanić | Post-Harvest Technology & Food Processing | Excellence in Research Award

Excellence in Research Award

Ranko Romanić
University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Ranko Romanić
Affiliation University of Novi Sad
Country Serbia
Scopus ID 26650187000
Documents 30
Citations 392
h-index 10
Subject Area Post-Harvest Technology & Food Processing
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5329-4511

The Excellence in Research Award recognizes sustained scholarly achievement, scientific productivity, and meaningful contributions to agricultural and food sciences. Ranko Romanić has developed research addressing post-harvest technology and food processing while contributing peer-reviewed publications and scientific collaboration within his academic discipline.[1]

Abstract

Ranko Romanić has established an academic profile centered on post-harvest technology and food processing through sustained scientific investigation, collaborative research, and peer-reviewed publications. His studies emphasize food quality, preservation, processing efficiency, and analytical evaluation while supporting practical agricultural innovation. Scholarly outputs indexed in international databases demonstrate measurable research visibility, citation performance, and interdisciplinary engagement. These contributions strengthen scientific understanding of food systems and encourage evidence-based improvements benefiting researchers, educators, industry stakeholders, and future investigations across agricultural sciences and post-harvest management.[1][2]

Keywords

Post-harvest technology, food processing, food quality, food preservation, agricultural engineering, processing optimization, food analysis, storage stability, agricultural science, quality assessment, food safety, crop processing.

Introduction

Ranko Romanić conducts research addressing scientific challenges associated with post-harvest technology and food processing. His academic work integrates laboratory investigation, applied experimentation, and scholarly publication, supporting improvements in food quality, processing practices, and agricultural sustainability while contributing recognized knowledge through internationally indexed scientific literature.[1]

Research Profile

Ranko Romanić maintains an active research portfolio documented through Scopus-indexed publications, measurable citation performance, and collaborative scientific activities. His academic interests primarily involve post-harvest technology, food processing methodologies, and quality evaluation, reflecting consistent participation in internationally visible agricultural and food science research.[2]

Research Contributions

Ranko Romanić has contributed to scientific understanding by investigating processing technologies, preservation techniques, and quality characteristics influencing agricultural products. His publications provide experimentally supported findings that encourage improved processing efficiency, product stability, and evidence-based decision making across food science and post-harvest research communities.[3]

Publications

Ranko Romanić has authored and coauthored numerous peer-reviewed publications indexed within recognized scholarly databases. These publications collectively demonstrate continued engagement with agricultural and food science research while addressing technological innovation, analytical evaluation, and practical applications supporting post-harvest management and processing improvements.[1][4]

Research Impact

Ranko Romanić demonstrates measurable scholarly influence through citation metrics, publication visibility, and interdisciplinary relevance. His research supports continuing scientific discussion concerning food processing and post-harvest technologies while contributing reliable evidence that benefits academic researchers, students, professionals, and collaborative agricultural innovation initiatives.[2]

Award Suitability

Ranko Romanić’s documented scholarly productivity, international publication record, citation performance, and continuing contributions to post-harvest technology present characteristics commonly considered during academic recognition. His research activities demonstrate sustained scientific engagement consistent with the objectives associated with professional research excellence awards.[1]

Conclusion

Ranko Romanić continues contributing to agricultural and food science through research emphasizing post-harvest technology and processing innovation. His scholarly publications, citation record, and institutional affiliation collectively demonstrate sustained academic participation, supporting recognition within scientific communities and encouraging future interdisciplinary research development.[2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ranko Romanić, Author ID 26650187000. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=26650187000
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Ranko Romanić ORCID record.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5329-4511
  3. ResearchGate. (n.d.). ResearchGate profile of Ranko Romanić.
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ranko-Romanic
  4. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Ranko Romanić.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=e777v7wAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
  5. Agri Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Excellence in Research Award.
    https://agriscientist.org/

Muhammad Azeem | Food Processing | Best Researcher Award

Dr Muhammad Azeem | Food Processing | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor,  Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Azeem is an accomplished Assistant Professor at the Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on [insert key research interests here, e.g., food technology, biological sciences, etc.]. Dr. Azeem has contributed significantly to the field through [highlight any notable achievements, publications, or projects].

 

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Agro Products Processing and Utilization (Food Chemistry and Nutrition Lab)
    Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China (2016–2019)
    Thesis: Effects of Different Pretreated Sweet Potato Flour on Dough Rheological Properties and Characteristics of Sweet Potato-Wheat Bread
  • M.Sc. (Hons.) in Food Technology
    University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2014–2016)
    Thesis: Development of Iron-Fortified Candy and Its Impact on Iron Status of School-Going Children
  • BS (Hons.) in Food Science and Technology
    University of Sargodha, Pakistan (2010–2014)

Research Expertise:

Dr. Azeem specializes in food chemistry, focusing on:

  • Phenolic compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins)
  • Rheological and nutritional analysis of sweet potato-based products
  • High hydrostatic pressure technology and food processing innovations

Notable Achievements:

  • Published 7 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals (Cumulative Impact Factor: 24.5).
  • Lead researcher in projects funded by the China Agriculture Research System and the National Key R&D Program of China.

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Balochistan Agriculture College (2020–2023).
  • Quality Manager (Part-Time), TRIO Confectionary Industry, Faisalabad (2014–2016).
  • Lab Analyst Intern, Shakarganj Mills Limited (2014).

Publication Top Note:

  1. Effects of hydrocolloids and proteins on dough rheology and in vitro starch digestibility of sweet potato-wheat bread
    M. Azeem
    LWT-Food Science and Technology, 142(1), 110970, 2021. (Citations: 45)
  2. Influence of particle size distribution of orange-fleshed sweet potato flour on dough rheology and simulated gastrointestinal digestion of sweet potato-wheat bread
    M. Azeem
    Food Science and Technology International, 1–15, 2019. (Citations: 43)
  3. Interrelationship among capital structure, corporate governance measures, and firm value: Panel study from Pakistan
    A. Javeed, M. Azeem
    Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences, 8(3), 572–589, 2014. (Citations: 42)
  4. Effects of high hydrostatic pressure and soaking solution on proximate composition, polyphenols, anthocyanins, β-carotene, and antioxidant activity of white, orange, and purple sweet potato
    M. Azeem
    LWT-Food Science and Technology, 131(9), 2020. (Citations: 18)
  5. AZ model for software development
    A. Mateen, M. Azeem, M. Shafiq
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1612.08811, 2016. (Citations: 18)
  6. Puerperal breast abscesses: Percutaneous ultrasound-guided drainage compared with conventional incision and drainage
    S. Saleem, T. Farooq, N. Khan, M. Shafiq, M. Azeem, R.H. Dab
    The Professional Medical Journal, 15(4), 431–436, 2008. (Citations: 16)
  7. Influence of particle size distribution on nutritional composition, microstructural, and antioxidant properties of orange and purple-fleshed sweet potato flour
    M. Azeem
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 12, 1–12, 2020. (Citations: 12)
  8. Board centrality and investment efficiency
    K. Farooq, C.M. Chui, M. Azeem
    Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics, 30(3), 633–666, 2023. (Citations: 4)
  9. Estimation of heavy metals and associated health risk in selected vegetables grown in peri-urban areas of Multan and Rawalpindi, Pakistan
    S.A. Wadood, M.K. Sharif, M.N. Ashraf, R. Ejaz, G. Kosar, M. Azeem, G. Murtaza
    Biological Sciences-PJSIR, 64(1), 55–63, 2021. (Citations: 3)
  10. Board connections and dividend policy
    K. Farooq, M. Azeem, C.M. Chui, J. Ruan
    Abacus, 59(4), 983–1040, 2023. (Citations: 2)
  11. JMASM 54: A comparison of four different estimation approaches for prognostic survival oral cancer model
    W.M. Amir, M. Azeem, M.H. Harun, Z. Ali, M. Shafiq
    Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods, 18, 2019. (Citations: 2)
  12. Probiotic set yogurt infused with orange pulp: A multifaceted evaluation of nutritional, antioxidant, and physical attributes
    M. Azeem, J. Ahmed, M.A. Ur Rehman
    Food Science and Technology International, 2024.
  13. FTIR characteristics of sweet flour as affected by particle size distribution and in vitro digestibility of gluten-free sweet potato noodles
    M. Azeem, S.A. Wadood, T.M. Qureshi, M. Anees Ur Rehman, et al.
    International Journal of Food Properties, 28(1), 16–31, 2025.
  14. Effect of soaking solution and high hydrostatic pressure on in vitro digestibility of β-carotene in gluten-free sweet potato noodles
    M. Azeem
    Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 2024.
  15. Does iron-fortified chewing gum influence the biochemical profile of school-going children (6–10 years)?
    M. Azeem
    Italian Journal of Food Science, 2024.