Sonal Zanwar | Food Science & Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sonal Zanwar | Food Science & Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | MGM College of Food Technology | India

Dr. Sonal Zanwar is a researcher specializing in food technology and functional food product development, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and plant-based nutrition. Her research focuses on statistical optimization of food formulations, incorporation of microalgae and alternative proteins, and enhancement of nutritional quality in vegan and value-added food products, integrating design-based modelling approaches for product innovation. She serves as a faculty member at MGM College of Food Technology, Gandheli, India, where she actively contributes to academic research, scholarly publishing, and applied food science studies. Dr. Zanwar’s key contributions include the application of Box–Behnken design and response surface methodology to optimize nutrient-dense snack products, supporting evidence-based food formulation strategies aligned with health and sustainability goals. Her work has received significant scholarly attention, reflected in strong citation impact. Her vision is to advance science-driven, sustainable food innovations that improve nutritional security, support industry-scale application, and contribute to global efforts toward healthier and environmentally responsible food systems.

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Ozan Yagmuroglu | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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