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

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

 

Shaima khalid | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Dr Shaima khalid |  Food safety |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  animal health research institute,  Egypt

Dr. Shaimaa Khalid is an accomplished researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute in Egypt, specializing in Food Hygiene. She obtained her Ph.D. in Medical Veterinary Sciences from Assiut University in December 2019, focusing on “Active Meat Packaging based on Biomimetics Smart Thin Films.” She also holds an M.Sc. in Medical Veterinary Sciences and a B.Sc. in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Khalid has gained valuable international experience as a visiting scholar at Purdue University and as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Nanoscience at Zewail City of Science and Technology.

Publication profile:

 

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Medical Veterinary Sciences (2019)
    “Active Meat Packaging based on Biomimetics Smart Thin Films”
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
  • M.Sc. in Medical Veterinary Sciences (2015)
    “Isolation and identification of Campylobacter species in chicken meat and by-products”
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
  • B.Sc. in Medical Veterinary Sciences (2010)
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA (2023).
  • Postdoctoral Researcher at Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt (2019-2021).
  • Research Assistant at the Animal Health Research Institute, Egypt (2020-Present).
  • Teaching Assistant at Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt (2019-Present).
  • Assistant Researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute, Egypt (2018-2020).
  • Analyst & Specialist at the Animal Health Research Institute, Egypt (2012-2018).

🔍 Research Interests:

Food Science, Food Hygiene, Microbiology, Mycotoxins, Biofilm, Quorum Sensing, Bacterial Sensors, Probiotics and Prebiotics, Active and Smart Packaging, Nanotechnology, Molecular Imprinting Polymers, Nanocomposites.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Voltammetric determination of Salmonella typhimurium in minced beef meat using a chip-based imprinted sensor
    Khalid, S.A., & Hassan, R.Y.A.
    RSC Advances, 2022.
  • User-friendly lab-on-paper optical sensor for the rapid detection of bacterial spoilage in packaged meat products
    Abo Dena, A.S., Khalid, S.A., & Ghanem, A.F.
    RSC Advances, 2021.
  • Free-standing carboxymethyl cellulose film incorporating nanoformulated pomegranate extract for meat packaging
    Khalid, S.A., Ghanem, A.F., Abd-El-Malek, A., Ammar, M.A., El-Khateib, T., & El-Sherbiny, I.M.
    Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024, 332, 121915.
  • Types of microorganisms for biodegradation
    Khalid, S.A., & Elsherif, W.M.
    Handbook of Biodegradable Materials, 2022, 1-27.
  • Biopolymeric-inorganic composites for drug delivery applications
    Khalid, S.A., Abo Dena, A.S., & El-Sherbiny, I.M.
    Polymeric and Natural Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Biomedical Applications, 2022.
  • Impact of using cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) essential oil and its pectin-chitosan nano-emulsion on survival of Aspergillus flavus and total aflatoxin inhibition in beef burger patties
    Bakr, J.G., Khalid, S.A., Khafaga, N.I.M., Yassien, N.A., & Zaki, H.M.B.A.
    Food Control, 2024, 159, 110294.
  • Self-nanoemulsifying systems for delivery of drugs
    Khalid, S.A., Arafa, K.K., & El-Sherbiny, I.M.
    Systems of Nanovesicular Drug Delivery, 2022, 55-68.
  • Evaluation of pumpkin seed oil and its chitosan-Arabic gum nanoparticles on the viability of Aspergillus flavus and inhibition of total aflatoxin in beef sausage
    Khalid, S.A., & Elokle, A.A.
    Food Control, 2024, 110854.
  • Recent Trends in Bacterial Sensors
    Khalid, S.A., & Hashem, H.M.
    Handbook of Nanosensors: Materials and Technological Applications, 2024, 1045-1076.

 

Pothiyappan Karthik | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Pothiyappan Karthik |  Food Technology |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor & Head at  Karpagam Academy of Higher Education,  India

Dr. Pothiyappan Karthik is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Food Technology at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Technology from the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysore and completed post-doctoral research at Zhejiang Gongshang University, China. Dr. Karthik has received the CSIR-Senior Research Fellowship and has led a major research project funded by the DST, amounting to Rs. 75 lakhs. He has published extensively with 24 journal articles and holds multiple patents in food technology.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

Dr. Pothiyappan Karthik completed his Ph.D. in Food Technology at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, India. He pursued post-doctoral research at Zhejiang Gongshang University, China, in collaboration with the University of Leeds, UK. He has received the CSIR-Senior Research Fellowship and led a major research project funded by the DST, India.

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Karthik’s research centers on food technology, including:

  • Development of sustainable millet resources
  • Nanoencapsulation techniques for nutraceutical delivery
  • Biobased food packaging solutions

📚 Publications & Patents:

  • Citations: 2,475 (1,834 since 2019)
  • h-index: 15 (same since 2019)
  • i10-index: 17 (same since 2019)
  • Journals Published: 24, including notable works in Food Hydrocolloids and Food Science and Biotechnology.
  • Patents: 3 published, including innovations in food emulsifiers and probiotic drinks.

Publication Top Notes:

 

Victor Vicent | Food Processing | Best Researcher Award

Dr Victor Vicent |  Food Processing |  Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. Victor Vicent Matabura is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. With a Ph.D. in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium, and AgroParisTech, France, and an MSc. in Food Technology from KU Leuven and Ghent Universities, Dr. Matabura has extensive expertise in food processing, preservation engineering, and cold chain storage technology.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
  • PhD in Food Processing and Preservation, AgroParisTech, France
  • MSc in Food Technology, KU Leuven and Ghent Universities, Belgium
  • BSc in Food and Biochemical Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

💼 Work Experience:

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam (2022 – Present)
  • Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology (2019 – 2022)
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering (2013 – 2019)
  • Tutorial Assistant, Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering (2010 – 2013)

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Matabura’s research spans Food Processing and Preservation Engineering, Cold Chain Storage Technology, Quality Kinetic Modelling, and Value Addition in Food Product Development.

🌟 Research Interests:

  • AI Drone Design and Application
  • Smart Health/Healthcare
  • Crowd Detection and Measurement Analysis
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 380 (286 since 2019)
  • h-index: 8 (7 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 8 (7 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Pectin modifications and the role of pectin-degrading enzymes during postharvest softening of Jonagold apples
    SG Gwanpua, S Van Buggenhout, BE Verlinden, S Christiaens, …
    Food Chemistry, 158, 283-291 (2014)
    Citations: 172
  • A new method developed to characterize the 3D microstructure of frozen apple using X-ray micro-CT
    V Vicent, P Verboven, FT Ndoye, G Alvarez, B Nicolaï
    Journal of Food Engineering, 212, 154-164 (2017)
    Citations: 51
  • Effect of dynamic storage temperatures on the microstructure of frozen carrot imaged using X-ray micro-CT
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, B Nicolaï, G Alvarez
    Journal of Food Engineering (2018)
    Citations: 45
  • Quality changes kinetics of apple tissue during frozen storage with temperature fluctuations
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, BM Nicolaï, G Alvarez
    International Journal of Refrigeration, 92, 165-175 (2018)
    Citations: 32
  • Managing biological variation in skin background colour along the postharvest chain of ‘Jonagold’ apples
    SG Gwanpua, V Vicent, BE Verlinden, M Hertog, BM Nicolai, …
    Postharvest Biology and Technology, 93, 61-71 (2014)
    Citations: 20
  • Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Mixed Juices from Banana, Pineapple, and Passion Fruits during Storage
    VV Matabura, O Kibazohi
    Tanzania Journal of Science, 47(1), 332-343 (2021)
    Citations: 16
  • Modelling of firmness variability of Jonagold apple during postharvest storage
    VV Matabura
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(4), 1487-1498 (2022)
    Citations: 10
  • Modeling ice recrystallization in frozen carrot tissue during storage under dynamic temperature conditions
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, B Nicolai, G Alvarez
    Food Engineering, 278, 109911 (2020)
    Citations: 10
  • Effects of xanthan gum on rheological properties of Aloe vera-moringa leaf juice blends
    VV Matabura, LMP Rweyemamu
    Tanzania Journal of Science, 47(2), 583-596 (2021)
    Citations: 6
  • Formulation of plant-based food and characterization of the nutritional composition: A case study on soy-moringa beverage
    VV Matabura, LMP Rweyemamu
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-12 (2022)
    Citations: 5
  • Modelling biological variation in the skin background colour of ‘Jonagold’ apples during controlled atmosphere storage
    SG Gwanpua, V Vicent, M Hertog, BM Nicolaï, AH Geeraerd, …
    XI International Controlled and Modified Atmosphere Research Conference, 1071 (2013)
    Citations: 4
  • Managing quality changes of green beans and carrots along storage with temperature fluctuations
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, B Nicolai, G Alvarez
    5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain 2018, 138-143 (2018)
    Citations: 3
  • Impact of temperature fluctuations on quality changes of frozen green beans and carrots during storage
    VV Matabura
    Food Science and Technology International, 29(1), 62-74 (2023)
    Citations: 2
  • Evaluation of the proximate composition, functional, and pasting properties of ichipipi maize flour
    P Mpili, V Vicent, L Rweyemamu
    Applied Food Research, 4(1), 100408 (2024)
    Citations: 1

 

 

Barbara Sawicka | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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