Mohammadreza Asghari | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammadreza Asghari |  Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Urmia University,  Iran

Prof. Dr. Mohammadreza Asghari is a distinguished professor in the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture at Urmia University, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Postharvest Horticulture from Tehran University and has built a robust academic and research career specializing in crop physiology, crop quality, postharvest technology, food safety, plant hormones, and modern and organic horticulture.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Postharvest Horticulture – University of Tehran

  • Professor, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Iran

🌱 Areas of Expertise:

  • Crop Physiology & Quality

  • Postharvest Physiology & Technology

  • Food Safety

  • Plant Hormones & Growth Regulators

  • Fruit Production, Intensive & Organic Orchards

  • Modern Horticulture

🧪 Research & Innovation:

  • 92 Journal Articles | 65 Conference Papers | 4 Books

  • Editor-in-Chief of Pomology Research Journal

  • 47 Supervised Theses

  • 1 Invention: A safe, anti-stress compound for use during crop growth and postharvest

  • Research focus includes improving crop resistance, marketability, and nutritional quality

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • 🏅 Top 2% Scientist (Stanford University) – 2021 & 2024

  • 🎓 Top Student in National Ph.D. & M.Sc. Entrance Exams, Tehran University

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 2,871

  • Citations Since 2020: 1,783

  • h-index: 27

  • h-index Since 2020: 23

  • i10-index: 38

  • i10-index Since 2020: 31

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of Salicylic Acid on Post-Harvest Physiology of Horticultural Crops
    Asghari, M.R., Soleimani Aghdam, M.
    Trends in Food Science & Technology, 21, 502–509 (2010) — Cited: 614

  • Effect of Pre- and Postharvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Ethylene Production, Fungal Decay, and Overall Quality of Selva Strawberry Fruit
    Babalar, M., Asghari, M., Talaei, A., Khosroshahi, A.
    Food Chemistry, 105(2), 449–453 (2007) — Cited: 441

  • Impact of Postharvest Brassinosteroids Treatment on PAL Activity in Tomato Fruit in Response to Chilling Stress
    Aghdam, M.S., Asghari, M., Farmani, B., Mohayeji, M., Moradbeygi, H.
    Scientia Horticulturae, 144, 116–120 (2012) — Cited: 141

  • Effects of Foliar Applications of Nitric Oxide and Spermidine on Photosynthesis and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Citrus Seedlings Under Salinity Stress
    Asghari, M.R., Khoshbakht, D.
    Photosynthetica, 56(4), 1313–1325 (2018) — Cited: 109

  • Alleviation of Postharvest Chilling Injury of Tomato Fruit by Salicylic Acid Treatment
    Aghdam, M.S., Asghari, M., Khorsandi, O., Mohayeji, M.
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51, 2815–2820 (2014) — Cited: 98

  • Interaction Effects of Salicylic Acid and Methyl Jasmonate on Antioxidant Content and Enzyme Activity in ‘Sabrosa’ Strawberry During Storage
    Asghari, M., Hasanlooe, A.R.
    Scientia Horticulturae, 197, 490–495 (2015) — Cited: 89

  • Eco-Friendly Technology for Postharvest Produce Quality
    Siddiqui, M.W. (Ed.), includes chapter by Asghari, M.R.
    Academic Press (2016) — Cited: 80

  • Impact of Jasmonates on Safety, Productivity, and Physiology of Food Crops
    Asghari, M.
    Trends in Food Science & Technology, 91, 169–183 (2019) — Cited: 76

  • Methyl Jasmonate Enhances Defense Enzyme Activity and Antioxidant Content in ‘Sabrosa’ Strawberry Fruit
    Asghari, M., Hasanlooe, A.R.
    Food Science & Nutrition, 4(3), 377–383 (2016) — Cited: 70

  • Influence of Foliar-Applied Polyamines on Growth and Photosynthetic Characteristics in Citrus Under Saline Conditions
    Khoshbakht, D., Asghari, M.R., Haghighi, M.
    Photosynthetica, 56, 731–742 (2018) — Cited: 65

 

Majdi Hammami | Food Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Majdi Hammami |  Food Biochemistry |  Best Researcher Award

Laboratory of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at  Biotechnology Center of Borj-Cedria,  Tunisia

Majdi Hammami is a Senior Analytical Chemistry Technician at the Borj Cedria Biotechnology Centre, Tunisia, specializing in chromatographic and biochemical analyses. His expertise includes advanced techniques such as GC, HPLC, TLC, and UV/visible spectroscopy, focusing on the analysis of plant and microbial bioactive substances. He is also involved in cosmetic and food formulation, data mining, and experimental design.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • DEA in Biological and Chemical Analysis (2010), Bizert Faculty of Sciences, Tunisia
  • Master’s degree in Chemistry and Applications (2008), Bizert Faculty of Sciences, Tunisia
  • University Diploma in Physical Sciences (2006), Bizert Faculty of Sciences, Tunisia

Professional Experience:

  • Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Laboratory, Borj Cedria Biotechnology Centre: Conducted chromatographic analysis, biochemical assays, and data mining, alongside cosmetic and food formulation.
  • Bioactive Substances Laboratory, Borj Cedria Biotechnology Centre: Specialized in chromatographic analysis, biochemical assays, and formulation work in the field of bioactive substances.
  • Laboratoire National de Contrôle des Médicaments (L.N.C.M), Tunisia: Worked on the determination of active ingredients in medicinal products and the quality control of cosmetics and food supplements.

Training & Certifications:

Mr. Hammami has participated in multiple advanced training courses, including in areas like sustainable agri-food value chains, intelligent agriculture, and entrepreneurship in agriculture. He has also attended specialized training in chromatography techniques and quality control in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Research Focus:

Majdi Hammami specializes in analytical chemistry, focusing on chromatographic and biochemical analyses applied to plant and microbial bioactive substances. His expertise spans chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC, TLC) and UV/visible spectroscopy for primary and secondary metabolites. He is involved in cosmetic and food formulation, experimental design, and data mining, particularly in experimental correlations, PCA, and other advanced methodologies. His work also includes technology transfer, such as preparing patents and initiating start-ups.

Citations:

Citations

  • Total Citations: 2476
  • Citations Since 2020: 1869

H-Index

  • Overall H-Index: 28
  • H-Index Since 2020: 23

i10-Index

  • Overall i10-Index: 58
  • i10-Index Since 2020: 50

Publication Top Notes:

  • Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) Essential Oils and Phenolics
    K Msaada, N Salem, O Bachrouch, S Bousselmi, S Tammar, A Alfaify, …
    Journal of Chemistry 2015 (1), 804658
  • Gelatin-chitosan-pectin films incorporated with rosemary essential oil: Optimized formulation using mixture design and response surface methodology
    W Yeddes, K Djebali, WA Wannes, K Horchani-Naifer, M Hammami, …
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 154, 92-103 (2020)
  • Optimization extraction of polysaccharide from Tunisian Zizyphus lotus fruit by response surface methodology: Composition and antioxidant activity
    KM Hammi, M Hammami, C Rihouey, D Le Cerf, R Ksouri, H Majdoub
    Food Chemistry 212, 476-484 (2016)
  • Antileishmanial and cytotoxic potential of essential oils from medicinal plants in Northern Tunisia
    R Essid, FZ Rahali, K Msaada, I Sghair, M Hammami, A Bouratbine, …
    Industrial Crops and Products 77, 795-802 (2015)
  • Variation in chemical composition of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil under phenological stages and evidence synergism with antimicrobial standards
    N Salem, S Kefi, O Tabben, A Ayed, S Jallouli, N Feres, M Hammami, …
    Industrial Crops and Products 124, 115-125 (2018)
  • Antifungal mechanism of the combination of Cinnamomum verum and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils with fluconazole against pathogenic Candida strains
    R Essid, M Hammami, D Gharbi, I Karkouch, TB Hamouda, S Elkahoui, …
    Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 101 (18), 6993-7006 (2017)
  • Fumigant and repellent potentials of Ricinus communis and Mentha pulegium essential oils against Tribolium castaneum and Lasioderma serricorne
    N Salem, O Bachrouch, J Sriti, K Msaada, S Khammassi, M Hammami, …
    International Journal of Food Properties 20 (sup3), S2899-S2913 (2017)
  • Anti HSV-2 activity of Peganum harmala (L.) and isolation of the active compound
    R Benzekri, L Bouslama, A Papetti, M Hammami, A Smaoui, F Limam
    Microbial Pathogenesis 114, 291-298 (2018)
  • Chemical composition and antioxidant potential of essential oil and methanol extract from Tunisian and French fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) seeds
    F Kalleli, I Bettaieb Rebey, WA Wannes, F Boughalleb, M Hammami, …
    Journal of Food Biochemistry 43 (8), e12935 (2019)
  • Cupressus sempervirens essential oils and their major compounds successfully control postharvest gray mold disease of tomato
    S Rguez, N Djébali, IB Slimene, G Abid, M Hammemi, S Chenenaoui, …
    Industrial Crops and Products 123, 135-141 (2018)

 

Amer Mahdi | Functional Food | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Amer Mahdi |  Functional Food  |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Sana’a University, Yemen

Dr. Amer Ali Mahdi Amer is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Sana’a University, Yemen. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering from Jiangnan University, China (2020), and his M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology from Sana’a University, Yemen.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering (2015–2020), Jiangnan University, China
  • M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology (2012–2015), Sana’a University, Yemen
  • B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology (2003–2007), Sana’a University, Yemen

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (2023–Present), Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Sana’a University
  • Head of Scientific Research Unit (2024–Present), Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, Sana’a University
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2020–2023), Jiangsu University, China
  • Lecturer (2015–2015) and Teaching Assistant (2009–2015), Sana’a University
  • Quality Inspector (2007–2009), Coca-Cola Company, Yemen

🔬 Research Interests:

Functional Foods, Essential Oils, Nanofibers, Smart Packaging, Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants, Encapsulation, and Sensory Evaluation.

📚 Teaching Areas:

Essentials of Food Science, Food Preservation, Food Quality, Chemistry, and Biochemistry.

🏆 Honors and Awards:

  • Jiangnan University President Scholarship (2017–2018)
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Sana’a University’s President (2024)
  • Multiple recognitions from the Yemeni Ministry of Higher Education and the Embassy of Yemen in China

Citation Metrics:

🔢 Total Citations: 1,770
📅 Citations Since 2019: 1,763
📊 h-index: 24 (overall and since 2019)
📈 i10-index: 45 (overall and since 2019)

Publication Top Note:

  • Microencapsulation of fingered citron extract with gum arabic, modified starch, whey protein, and maltodextrin using spray drying
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 152, 1125-1134 (2020).
    Citations: 152
  • Effect of maltodextrin combination with gum arabic and whey protein isolate on the microencapsulation of gurum seed oil using a spray-drying method
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 171, 208-216 (2021).
    Citations: 136
  • Preparation, deproteinization, characterization, and antioxidant activity of polysaccharide from Medemia argun fruit
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 155, 919-926 (2020).
    Citations: 96
  • Application of essential oils as preservatives in food systems: Challenges and future prospectives – A review
    Phytochemistry Reviews, 1-38 (2021).
    Citations: 91
  • Intelligent colorimetric pH sensoring packaging films based on sugarcane wax/agar integrated with butterfly pea flower extract for optical tracking of shrimp freshness
    Food Chemistry, 373, 131514 (2022).
    Citations: 76
  • Enhancement of antioxidant activity, antifungal activity, and oxidation stability of Citrus reticulata essential oil nanocapsules by clove and cinnamon essential oils
    Food Bioscience, 43, 101226 (2021).
    Citations: 72
  • Molecular structure, morphological, and physicochemical properties of highlands barley starch as affected by natural fermentation
    Food Chemistry, 356, 129665 (2021).
    Citations: 64
  • Fabrication and characterization of chitosan/gelatin films loaded with microcapsules of Pulicaria jaubertii extract
    Food Hydrocolloids, 129, 107624 (2022).
    Citations: 58
  • Physicochemical properties, microstructure, and storage stability of Pulicaria jaubertii extract microencapsulated with different protein biopolymers and gum arabic as wall materials
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 187, 939-954 (2021).
    Citations: 54
  • Role of peppermint oil in improving the oxidative stability and antioxidant capacity of borage seed oil-loaded nanoemulsions fabricated by modified starch
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 153, 697-707 (2020).
    Citations: 52

 

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