Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho | Food Control | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Carlos Eduardo  de Freitas Guimarães Filho | Food Control |  Best Researcher Award

Extensionista at Fundação Instituto de Pesca do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho is a distinguished scholar based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a passion for knowledge and research, he has made significant contributions to his field. His academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence, and he has published various works that showcase his expertise. Carlos is recognized for his dedication to advancing understanding and fostering innovation in his area of study. In addition to his research pursuits, he actively engages with the academic community, inspiring future generations of scholars.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho is a dedicated researcher and educator in Veterinary Medicine, currently pursuing a Doctorate at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), set to complete in 2024. His doctoral research focuses on the hygienic-sanitary control of bivalve mollusks from aquaculture in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. He holds a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from UFF (2020), where he investigated biological contaminants in mussels. Carlos also has a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from Estácio de Sá University (2007) and a specialization in Sanitary Surveillance and Food Quality Control.

Research Focus:

Carlos’s primary research interests lie in food microbiology, inspection of animal-origin products, and aquaculture. His work aims to enhance the safety and quality of food products derived from marine and aquatic environments.

Professional Experience:

He currently works at the Fundação Instituto de Pesca do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, contributing to research and development in fishery and aquaculture sectors. Carlos has also served as an instructor and classifier of plant-origin products and has been involved in various initiatives related to food safety, quality control, and agricultural extension.

Publication Top Notes

  • Study of the efficacy of three depuration methods as a prerequisite for the hygiene-sanitary program in bivalve molluscs, from mariculture in Jurujuba, Niterói, Brazil
    • Journal: Food Control
    • Publication Date: February 2025
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110900
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Laura Ribeiro Cerqueira de Oliveira, Gustavo Luis de Paiva Anciens Ramos, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita
  • Prevalence of parasitism by Bucephalus (Von Baer, 1827) in Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1958) from mariculture of the coastal lowlands, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Journal: Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
    • Publication Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-13169
    • Contributors: C.E.F. Guimarães Filho, F.A.A. Calixto, M.C. Kasnowski, E.F.M. Mesquita
  • Microorganisms used as indicators of hygiene and sanitary quality in Perna perna mussels from mariculture in three traditional communities in Niterói, RJ, Brazil
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology
    • Publication Date: April 1, 2024
    • DOI: 10.5327/fst.00204
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Laryssa Araujo, Mariana Delorme, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita
  • Analysis of microbiological contaminants in mussel Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1758), before and after depuration, from mariculture of the lowland coast, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.1590/fst.64121
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita
  • Depuration of bivalve molluscs: a literature review
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.1590/fst.06622
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita

 

Qadreyah Almatawah | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Qadreyah Almatawah |  Food Safety |  Best Researcher Award

Research Scientist at  Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait

Dr. Qadreyah Almatawah is an accomplished Research Scientist at the Biotechnology Program, Center for Environmental and Life Science Research at KISR. She holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology (1987) and an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology (1992) from Kuwait University. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbial Biochemistry from University College London in 1999, specializing in the inducible nitrilase from thermophilic Bacillus. Since joining KISR in 1992, she has contributed to various research projects, focusing on microbial identification, molecular biology, and environmental microbiology. Dr. Almatawah has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and actively leads research on environmental pathogens and beneficial microorganisms for industrial use. She holds an h-index of 8 with 343 citations.

Publication profile:

📚 Academic Background:

Dr. Qadreyah Almatawah earned her B.Sc. in Microbiology from Kuwait University in 1987, followed by an MSc in Medical Microbiology in 1992, and a Ph.D. in Microbial Biochemistry from University College London in 1999. Her doctoral research focused on the “Inducible Nitrilase from a Thermophilic Bacillus.”

🔬 Research Expertise:

An expert in microbial identification and molecular biology, Dr. Almatawah has been at KISR since 1992, working on numerous projects related to microbial bioremediation, biosurfactants, and environmental monitoring. Her research includes identifying beneficial microorganisms for industrial use and studying pathogenic microorganisms in environmental samples.

📊 Key Projects:

  • Development of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria to improve desert soil fertility
  • Monitoring and controlling Legionella in water systems
  • Assessment of microbial pathogens in food and air quality in poultry houses

🏆 Research and Achievements:

  • 245 citations by 206 documents.
  • 6 h-index with 11 research papers published.
  • Key published works on Legionella monitoring, biosurfactants, and microbial contamination.
  • Led several notable projects such as the development of sulfur-based soil amendments and monitoring of foodborne pathogens.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Monitoring foodborne pathogens of food served at an institutional cafeteria
    Almatawah, Q., Al-Mutairi, S., Varghese, J.
    Applied Food Research, 2024, 4(2), 100497.
  • Microbiological contamination of indoor and outdoor environments in a desert climate
    Almatawah, Q.A., Al-Rashidi, M.S., Yassin, M.F., Varghese, J.S.
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022, 194(5), 355.
  • Legionella detection and subgrouping in water air-conditioning cooling tower systems in Kuwait
    Al-Matawah, Q., Al-Zenki, S., Al-Azmi, A., Al-Salameen, F., Hejji, A.B.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2015, 22(13), pp. 10235–10241.
  • Characterisation of quality and safety of tomatoes sold in the state of Kuwait
    Al-Zenki, S.F., Al-Mazeedi, H.M., Al-Hooti, S.N., Alomirah, H.F., Sidhu, J.S.
    International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 2008, 1(3), pp. 298–311.
  • Quality and safety characteristics of milk sold in the state of Kuwait
    Al-Zenki, S.F., Al-Mazeedi, H.M., Al-Hooti, S.N., Alomirah, H.F., Sidhu, J.S.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2007, 31(6), pp. 702–713.
  • Isolation and characterization of oil-desulphurizing bacteria
    Guerinik, K., Al-Mutawah, Q.
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2003, 19(9), pp. 941–945.
  • Thermostable nitrilase catalysed production of nicotinic acid from 3-cyanopyridine
    Almatawah, Q.A., Cowan, D.A.
    Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 1999, 25(8-9), pp. 718–724.
  • Characterization of an inducible nitrilase from a thermophilic bacillus
    Almatawah, Q.A., Cramp, R., Cowan, D.A.
    Extremophiles, 1999, 3(4), pp. 283–291.
  • The use of an arbitrarily primed PCR product for the specific detection of Brucella
    AlMomin, S., Saleem, M., Al-Mutawa, Q.
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1999, 15(3), pp. 381–385.
  • Biochemistry and biotechnology of mesophilic and thermophilic nitrile metabolizing enzymes
    Cowan, D., Cramp, R., Graham, R.P.D., Almatawah, Q.
    Extremophiles, 1998, 2(3), pp. 207–216.

 

 

Barbara Sawicka | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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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