Tania Merinas-Amo | Food | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Tania  Merinas-Amo | Food |  Best Researcher Award

Dr at Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba (Spain), Spain

Dr. Tania Merinas-Amo is a researcher at the Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba, Spain. She holds a degree in Biology (2008) and a Master’s in Translational Biomedical Research (2011) from the University of Córdoba, where she also earned an international Ph.D. in Biosciences and Agri-Food Sciences in 2017. Her research focuses on food safety, nutraceutical foods, genotoxicity, and chemoprevention, utilizing in vivo and in vitro model systems to evaluate the safety and health benefits of various foods. With over 20 scientific articles, 10 books and book chapters, and an h-index of 10 (Google Scholar), Dr. Merinas-Amo has made significant contributions to the field.

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📚 Academic Background:

Graduated in Biology (2008) and earned a Master’s in Translational Biomedical Research (2011) from the University of Córdoba. She obtained her international Ph.D. in Biosciences and Agri-Food Sciences in 2017, with research experience at the Laboratory of Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.

🔬 Research Focus:

Food safety, nutraceutical food, genotoxicity, and chemoprevention. Her work involves in vivo and in vitro model systems, such as Drosophila melanogaster and HL-60 tumor cells, to evaluate the safety and nutraceutical potential of various foods.

📊 Achievements:

  • Published 20+ scientific articles in journals with JCR impact.
  • Authored/co-authored 10 books and book chapters.
  • h-index: 10 (Google Scholar/ResearchGate) and 9 (Scopus).

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 488
  • Citations Since 2020: 388
  • h-index: 10 (overall and since 2020)
  • i10-index: 11 (overall), 10 (since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Evolution of some physicochemical and antioxidant properties of black garlic whole bulbs and peeled cloves
    MA Toledano-Medina, J Pérez-Aparicio, R Moreno-Rojas, T Merinas-Amo
    Food Chemistry, 199, 135-139 (2016) – 123 citations
  • Biological effects of food coloring in in vivo and in vitro model systems
    R Merinas-Amo, M Martínez-Jurado, S Jurado-Güeto, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Foods, 8(5), 176 (2019) – 68 citations
  • Physicochemical characterization and biological activities of black and white garlic: In vivo and in vitro assays
    MÁ Toledano Medina, T Merinas-Amo, Z Fernández-Bedmar, R Font, …
    Foods, 8(6), 220 (2019) – 49 citations
  • Role of zucchini and its distinctive components in the modulation of degenerative processes: Genotoxicity, anti-genotoxicity, cytotoxicity and apoptotic effects
    D Martínez-Valdivieso, R Font, Z Fernández-Bedmar, T Merinas-Amo, …
    Nutrients, 9(7), 755 (2017) – 42 citations
  • In vitro antibacterial activity of extracts from Samoan medicinal plants and their effect on proliferation and migration of human fibroblasts
    A Frankova, L Vistejnova, T Merinas-Amo, Z Leheckova, I Doskocil, …
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 264, 113220 (2021) – 38 citations
  • In Vivo and In Vitro Genotoxic and Epigenetic Effects of Two Types of Cola Beverages and Caffeine: A Multiassay Approach
    M Mateo-Fernández, T Merinas-Amo, M Moreno-Millán, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    BioMed Research International, 2016(1), 7574843 – 22 citations
  • In vivo and in vitro studies of the role of lyophilised blond Lager beer and some bioactive components in the modulation of degenerative processes
    T Merinas-Amo, I Tasset-Cuevas, AM Díaz-Carretero, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Journal of Functional Foods, 27, 274-294 (2016) – 17 citations
  • Food safety and nutraceutical potential of caramel colour class IV using in vivo and in vitro assays
    M Mateo-Fernández, P Alves-Martínez, M Del Río-Celestino, R Font, …
    Foods, 8(9), 392 (2019) – 14 citations
  • Nutraceutical potential of two Allium species and their distinctive organosulfur compounds: A multi-assay evaluation
    Z Fernández-Bedmar, S Demyda-Peyrás, T Merinas-Amo, …
    Foods, 8(6), 222 (2019) – 14 citations
  • Role of glucosinolates in the nutraceutical potential of selected cultivars of Brassica rapa
    T Merinas-Amo, MD Lozano-Baena, S Obregón-Cano, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Foods, 10(11), 2720 (2021) – 10 citations

 

Harry Ricardo Yucra Condori | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Harry Ricardo Yucra Condori | Food Security| Best Researcher Award

Research Professor, Saint Agustin University, Peru

🌟 Harry Ricardo Yucra Condori is a dedicated research professor at Saint Augustine University. With a solid foundation in Food Industry Engineering and Environmental Chemistry, Harry’s work focuses on food safety and environmental sustainability, making significant strides in managing food industry waste and developing new food products.

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Education 🎓

Harry holds a degree in Food Industry Engineering from the National University of San Agustín de Arequipa. He furthered his studies with a master’s in Environmental Chemistry, equipping him with the expertise to tackle complex issues in food safety and environmental impact.

Experience 💼

Harry has a rich professional background that includes roles as a quality advisor, management monitor, researcher, and manager. His proficiency in IT skills such as Moodle and digital educational content creation enhances his contributions to academia and industry.

Research Interests 🔬

Harry’s research interests revolve around food product development, production processes, and technologies for managing food industry waste. He is particularly focused on remediation, food security, health assessment, and the circular economy, aiming for sustainable and efficient solutions.

Awards 🏆

Harry has received several recognitions for his research projects, including examining heavy metals in traditional and commercial processed food products and developing nutritious processed foods from basic crops in the Arequipa region.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risk Assessment in Grains and Grain-Based Processed Food in Arequipa Region of Peru.📄 Publication: Journal of Environmental Science and Health – Part B (2022) | Cited by: 8 articles. link

Quantification and Health Risk Assessment of Lead and Cadmium in Wheat, Rice, and Their Processed Products from Peru. 📄 Publication: Journal of Environmental Science and Health – Part B (2023) | Cited by: 4 articles. link

In vitro Release of Aluminum from the Geophagic Clay “Chacco” in the Peruvian Highlands: Chemical Characterization and Health Risk Assessment. 📄 Publication: Scientia Agropecuaria (2023) | Cited by: 2 articles. link

Light Abrasive Decortication of Heavy Metal Contaminated Quinoa and Rice from Southern Peru Reduces Lead and Arsenic Contamination, but Not Cadmium.📄 Publication: Journal of Cereal Science (2023) | Cited by: 1 article. link

Isolation and Identification of Methamidophos-Tolerant Bacteria from Agricultural Soils in Arequipa, Peru.📄 Publication: LACCEI Conference Paper (2022) . link