Hashini Abeysuriya | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Hashini Abeysuriya | Food Science |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Hashini Imalsha Abeysuriya is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in Food Science and Technology. She earned her M.Phil. in Natural Product Chemistry from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, in November 2020, where her thesis focused on the vitamin C content and antioxidant properties of various fruits. She also holds a B.Sc. Special degree in Food Science & Technology (1st Class, GPA: 3.9/4.0) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Qualifications:

  • M.Phil. in Natural Product Chemistry (2020)
    University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
    Thesis: Vitamin C content, antioxidant properties, and iron content in common, underutilized, and wild fruits of Sri Lanka under various storage conditions.
  • B.Sc. Special Degree in Food Science & Technology (2014, 1st Class, GPA: 3.9/4.0)
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
    Thesis: Design and development of a low-cost prototype food penetrometer to measure food quality.

Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2021 – Present)
  • Visiting Lecturer, University College of Matara (2021 – Present)
  • Temporary Demonstrator, University College of Matara (2019 – 2021)
  • Graduate Intern, Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) (2015)
  • Trainee, Harischandra Mills PLC (2014)

Research Interests:

A.P.H.I. Abeysuriya’s research focuses on the nutritional properties of fruits, particularly the antioxidant capacities and vitamin C content of underutilized and wild fruits in Sri Lanka. She has contributed to various studies published in reputed journals and holds a patent for the industrial design of a food penetrometer.

Awards and Recognition:

  • Best Presenter (Poster) at the 16th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna.
  • First and third place at the Ruhuna Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2023 in the Southern Province Competition.

Publication Top Notes

  • Total Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Dehydroascorbic Acid, Antioxidant Properties, and Iron Content of Underutilized and Commonly Consumed Fruits in Sri Lanka
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, J Loku Pulukkuttige
    International Journal of Food Science, 2020 (1), 4783029.
  • Comparative Account of Vitamin C Contents, Antioxidant Properties and Iron Contents of Minor Fruits in Sri Lanka
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, LP Jayatissa
    Plant Science Today, 8 (4), 795–803, 2021.
  • Variation of Vitamin C Content and Antioxidant Capacities During the Post-Harvest Storage of Fresh Fruits Under Different Temperatures
    LPJ Hashini I. Abeysuriya, Vajira P. Bulugahapitiya
    Journal of Stored Products Research, 109, 2024.
  • Characterization of Physico-Functional, Nutritional, and Antioxidant Properties of Jackfruit By-Product Flour and Assess Its Potential Use in the Development of Pasta
    GSN Fernando, A Abeysuriya, HA Dilrukshi
    Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 27 (3), 171-181, 2024.
  • Applications of Biomimicry in Food Analysis
    APHIA N.T. Nanayakkara, G.H.H.D. Jayasekara
    The International Conference on Biomimicry for Sustainability, 2024.
  • Functional and Nutritional Properties of Musa Paradisiaca (Ash Plantain) Flour (Peel and Flesh of Fruit) and Development of Ready-to-Serve Flakes from Musa Paradisiaca Flesh Flour
    APHIA N.T. Nanayakkara, A.A.M. Subodinee
    Agro Food, 2024.
  • Development of Novel Functional Foods from Guava (Psidium Guajava) and Veralu (Elaeocarpus Serratus) Fruits
    H Jayampathi, VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya
    Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023.
  • Research Article: Total Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Dehydroascorbic Acid, Antioxidant Properties, and Iron Content of Underutilized and Commonly Consumed Fruits in Sri Lanka
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, JL Pulukkuttige, 2020.
  • Comparing Accuracy and Precision of Different Analytical Methods for Determination of Vitamin C Content in Fruits and Vegetables
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, LP Jayatissa
    Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 2020.
  • Change in Contents of Vitamin C, Total Phenolic, Total Flavonoid, and Antioxidant Capacities of Selected Fruits Under Refrigeration
    VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya, LP Jayatissa
    University of Ruhuna, 2019.
  • Determination of Vitamin C Content and Antioxidant Properties of Sri Lankan Wild Fruit Species
    VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya, LP Jayatissa
    University of Ruhuna, 2018.
  • Determination of Total Vitamin C and Antioxidant Capacity of Selected Underutilized Fruits in Sri Lanka and the Stability of Vitamin C Under Different Storage Conditions
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, LP Jayatissa
    Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018.
  • Antioxidant Properties, Contents of Vitamin C, Total Phenolic, Total Flavonoid, and Dietary Iron of Selected Sri Lankan Fruit Species
    VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya, DNA Arachchi, LP Jayatissa, 2018.
  • Design and Development of a Low Cost Prototype Food Penetrometer to Evaluate Quality of Foods
    APHI Abeysuriya, SB Navaratne, P Alwis
    International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2015.

 

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”.

Profile:

🎓 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