Boukaga Farmani | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr  Boukaga  Farmani | Food Technology |  Best Researcher Award

Academic staff at  University of Tabriz,  Iran

Dr. Boukaga Farmani is a researcher at the University of Tabriz, specializing in Food Technology. His contributions focus on improving postharvest quality, food preservation, and the development of innovative processing methods.

Profile:

Notable Research Contributions:

  1. Chilling Tolerance in Tomato Fruits: His study on employing exogenous melatonin to enhance chilling tolerance in tomatoes, published in Food Chemistry, has been cited 224 times.
  2. Calcium’s Role in Postharvest: A comprehensive review on calcium’s importance in postharvest life, published in Scientia Horticulturae, cited 201 times.
  3. Brassinosteroids in Chilling Stress: Research on brassinosteroids’ effect on PAL activity in tomatoes under chilling stress, also in Scientia Horticulturae, cited 136 times.
  4. GABA Pathway Activation: Investigation into melatonin-induced activation of the GABA shunt pathway during cold storage in tomatoes, cited 106 times.

Recent Innovations:

  • Food Preservation: Use of β-aminobutyric acid to enhance decay tolerance in strawberries and minimize aflatoxin accumulation in pistachios.
  • Juice Processing: Advances in ultrafiltration techniques for pomegranate juice clarification and sugarcane juice refinement.

Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 821 (618 since 2020)
  • h-index: 9 (8 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 8 (7 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Employing exogenous melatonin confers chilling tolerance in tomato fruits by upregulating ZAT2/6/12, promoting endogenous polyamines, proline, and nitric oxide
    Food Chemistry, 275, 549-556 (2019)
    Citations: 224
  2. The language of calcium in postharvest life of fruits, vegetables, and flowers
    Scientia Horticulturae, 144, 102-115 (2012)
    Citations: 202
  3. Impact of postharvest brassinosteroids treatment on PAL activity in tomato fruit in response to chilling stress
    Scientia Horticulturae, 144, 116-120 (2012)
    Citations: 137
  4. Melatonin treatment promotes endogenous melatonin accumulation and triggers GABA shunt pathway activity in tomato fruits during cold storage
    Scientia Horticulturae, 254, 222-227 (2019)
    Citations: 104
  5. β-Aminobutyric acid treatment confers decay tolerance in strawberry fruit by warranting sufficient cellular energy
    Scientia Horticulturae, 240, 249-257 (2018)
    Citations: 34
  6. Exogenous adenosine triphosphate application retards cap browning in Agaricus bisporus during low-temperature storage
    Food Chemistry, 293, 285-290 (2019)
    Citations: 32
  7. Efficacy of stinging nettle extract in combination with ε-polylysine on the quality, safety, and shelf life of rainbow trout fillets
    Food Science & Nutrition, 9(3), 1542-1550 (2021)
    Citations: 23
  8. Determining optimum conditions for sugarcane juice refinement by pilot plant dead-end ceramic micro-filtration
    *Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

 

Workiye Abera | Food | Best Scholar Award

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Mr Workiye Abera |  Food  |  Best Scholar Award

Lecturer and Researcher at  Debre Tabor University,  Ethiopia

Workiye Getnet Abera is a dedicated Ethiopian academic and researcher born on October 12, 1991, in South Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering Stream, 2017) and an M.Sc. in Process Engineering (2020) from Jimma University.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Educational Background:

  • M.Sc. in Process Engineering: Jimma University (2018–2020), Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastic Film from Banana Peel Starch Blending with Banana Pseudo-Stem Fiber.
  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering: Jimma University (2013–2017), Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Furfural from Sugar Cane Bagasse for Engine Fuel Application.

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer: Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia (Feb 2024 – Present)
  • Lecturer: Dilla University, Ethiopia (Feb 2020 – Feb 2024)
  • Internship Trainer: Fincha Sugar Factory, Ethiopia (Oct 2015 – Feb 2016)
  • Reviewer: Elsevier (2023–Present) & Springer (2024–Present)

🛠️ Skills:

Proficient in software such as MATLAB, Aspen Plus, Design Expert, MiniTab, and Ansys.

Publication Top Note:

  • “Quality Assessment of Gluten-Free Sorghum Bread Prepared with Sourdough and the Addition of Sweet Lupin Flour”
    CYTA – Journal of Food, 2024.
    DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2024.2397022.
  • “Synthesis, Characterization, and Optimization of Antimicrobial Biolubricant Derived from Ocimum lamiifolium and Lactic Acid”
    Heliyon, 2024.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38972.
  • “Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastic Film from Banana (Musa Cavendish Species) Peel Starch Blending with Banana Pseudo-Stem Cellulosic Fiber”
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023.
    DOI: 10.1007/s13399-023-04207-8.

 

 

Neha Singh | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Neha Singh |  Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at  Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, India

Neha Singh is a dedicated research scholar with a focus on the intersection of food science and medicinal plants. Currently pursuing a PhD in Home Science with a specialization in Food and Nutrition at Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Neha aims to revolutionize food products by integrating medicinal plants to enhance their nutritional and therapeutic values.

Profile:

Education:

  • Class X (CBSE): D.A.V Public School, 2010 – 70.3%
  • Class XII (CBSE): Sarvodaya Girls SSS, 2012 – 71%
  • BSc in Food Technology: Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, 2015 – 67.5%
  • MSc in Food and Nutrition: Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, 2018 – 73%
  • PhD in Home Science (Food and Nutrition): Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi (April 2021 – ongoing)

Achievements and Expertise:

  • 1st prize in poster presentation on food additives (2017)
  • Consolation prize for a scientific idea presentation (2024)
  • Oral presentation on optimizing cookies with Moringa oleifera (2023)
  • Workshop on research proposal writing (2023)
  • Resource person for bakery science and technology training (2022)

Skills:

  • Proficient in SPSS, Design Expert, OriginPro, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Expertise in medicinal plants, functional foods, antioxidant activity, food microbiology, and phytochemicals

Research Focus: Food Science

Neha Singh’s research focus in Food Science centers on integrating medicinal plants into food products to enhance their nutritional and functional properties. Her work includes:

  1. Medicinal Plants: Exploring the use of underutilized medicinal plants for their phytochemical content and health benefits.
  2. Functional Foods: Developing and optimizing food products enriched with medicinal plant extracts to promote health and well-being.
  3. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties: Investigating the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of medicinal plants and their impact on food preservation and quality.
  4. Food Microbiology: Studying the effects of medicinal plant extracts on food microbiology, including their potential to combat foodborne pathogens.
  5. Nutraceuticals: Focusing on the development of nutraceuticals—food products that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, particularly through the inclusion of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants.
  6. Phytochemicals: Analyzing the bioactive components of medicinal plants and their potential applications in food science, including sensory evaluation and shelf-life enhancement.

Her research aims to transform everyday food products by harnessing the power of medicinal plants, ultimately contributing to healthier dietary options.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Singh, N., Tyagi, N., Singh, M., Kushwaha, H. R., Sharma, R. K., Shree, P., … & Garg, M. (2024). Characterization, phytochemical profiling, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity of underutilized medicinal plants and composite flour. Food Chemistry, 456, 139985.
  • Singh, N., Garg, M., Prajapati, P., Kumari, A., Mittal, A. (2023). Adaptogenic property of Asparagus racemosus: Future trends and prospects. Heliyon, 9(4), e14932.