Sanjay Kumar | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at Niagara Bottling, United States

Dr. Sanjay Kumar is a Principal Scientist specializing in food safety and microbiology with over two decades of international research experience. He holds a Ph.D. from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, India, with a strong foundation in microbial ecology and antimicrobial interventions. Dr. Kumar’s research centers on the inactivation of foodborne pathogens using novel, GRAS-status antimicrobials, quantitative microbiological risk assessment, and the microbiome of food animals.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, India (2010)

  • M.S. in Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, India (2001)

  • B.S. in Industrial Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, India (1998)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Control of foodborne pathogens using GRAS-status antimicrobials

  • Microbial ecology and contamination in food processing systems

  • Risk assessment through omics-based microbial exposure evaluation

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Principal Scientist, Niagara Bottling LLC (2019–Present)
    Leads microbiological R&D, food safety strategy, and regulatory compliance across 40+ plants.

  • Staff Scientist, Poultry Science, University of Georgia (2015–2019)
    Focused on microbiome, food safety interventions, and poultry gut health.

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania (2013–2015)
    Investigated antimicrobial resistance and microbiome shifts in dairy cattle.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology (2012–2013)
    Characterized rumen methanogens and enzymes for methane mitigation.

🧪 Notable Funded Projects (Co-PI):

  • U.S. Soybean Board: Gut health in antibiotic-free broilers

  • Innovation Enzymes: Enzyme supplementation and poultry performance

  • Huvepharma: Probiotics against poultry pathogens

🏆 Awards and Honors:

  • Best Poster Awards (CAES, Center for Food Safety, ASAS)

  • ICAR Senior Research Fellowship

  • DBT Travel Award (BioMicroWorld, Lisbon)

  • Outstanding Teacher Award – Dolphin College, India

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 3,680

  • Citations Since 2020: 2,237

  • h-index: 29 (26 since 2020)

  • i10-index: 41 (30 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Chicken Gut Microbiota: Importance and Detection Technology
    BOWKK Yue Shang, Sanjay Kumar
    Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences, 2018
    📚 Citations: 479

  • Magnesium ammonium phosphate formation, recovery and its application as valuable resources: a review
    YH Liu, S Kumar, JH Kwag, CS Ra
    Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 2012
    📚 Citations: 229

  • Probiotics and atopic dermatitis: an overview
    YHP IA Rather, VK Bajpai, S Kumar, J Lim, WK Paek
    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016
    📚 Citations: 224

  • New aspects and strategies for methane mitigation from ruminants
    S Kumar et al.
    Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2014
    📚 Citations: 205

  • Effect of antibiotic withdrawal in feed on chicken gut microbial dynamics…
    HT S Kumar et al.
    PLoS ONE, 2018
    📚 Citations: 199

  • Factors affecting rumen methanogens and methane mitigation strategies
    S Kumar et al.
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2009
    📚 Citations: 169

  • Associative patterns among anaerobic fungi, methanogenic archaea and bacteria…
    D Kumar, S., Indugu, N., Vecchiarelli, B., Pitta
    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2015
    📚 Citations: 168

  • Temporal dynamics in the ruminal microbiome of dairy cows during the transition period
    Pitta, Kumar, et al.
    Journal of Animal Science, 2014
    📚 Citations: 155

  • Metagenomic assessment of the functional potential of the rumen microbiome…
    Pitta, Kumar, et al.
    Anaerobe, 2016
    📚 Citations: 133

  • Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella…
    Velasquez, Macklin, Kumar, et al.
    Poultry Science, 2018
    📚 Citations: 118

 

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

 

Senbagam Duraisamy | Food Preservative | Women Researcher Award

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Dr Senbagam Duraisamy |  Food Preservative |  Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  SRM Institute of Science and Technology,  India

Dr. Senbagam Duraisamy is an Assistant Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in microbial biotechnology. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbial Biotechnology from Anna University, Chennai (2014). Her research interests include infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, probiotics, and their secondary metabolites. With over 15 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Senbagam has held roles at Bharathidasan University, Vivekanandha College, and Muthayammal College. She has been awarded the UGC Women Post-Doctoral Fellowship and served as a Research Associate under RUSA 2.0. Her work focuses on innovative biopreservative solutions and advancing microbial research.

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Microbial Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai (2014)
  • M.Phil. in Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2004)
  • M.Sc. in Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2002)
  • B.Sc. in Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2000)

🔬 Research Interests:

Infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, probiotics and their secondary metabolites

🧬 Professional Experience:

Dr. Senbagam currently serves as an Assistant Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. She has previously held research and teaching roles at Bharathidasan University, Vivekanandha College, Muthayammal College, and Shanmuga Industries Arts & Science College. Her extensive experience spans over 15 years, including a Women Post-Doctoral Fellowship by UGC (2016-2021) and a Research Associate position under RUSA 2.0 (2021-2023).

🏆 Awards & Projects:

  • Women Post-Doctoral Fellowship (UGC) for research on bacteriocin-coated silver nanoparticles (INR 42,00,000)
  • Research Associate (RUSA 2.0) at Bharathidasan University (2021-2023)
  • Mentor Grant for a student project on bacteriocin applications in the bakery and dairy industry (TNSCST, 2010-2011)

Citations:

Citations: 3,522 (since 2020: 3,179)
h-index: 23 (since 2020: 19)
i10-index: 33 (since 2020: 28)

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in …”
    AJ Ferrari, DF Santomauro, A Aali, YH Abate, C Abbafati, H Abbastabar, …
    The Lancet, 2024
    Citations: 469

  • “Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the …”
    M Naghavi, KL Ong, A Aali, HS Ababneh, YH Abate, C Abbafati, …
    The Lancet, 2024
    Citations: 449

  • “Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021”
    GBDNSD Collaborators, D Senbagam, et al
    Lancet Neurology, 2024
    Citations: 418

  • “Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease …”
    GBD Risk Factors Collaborators, S Duraisamy et al
    The Lancet, 2024
    Citations: 417

  • “Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the …”
    AE Schumacher, HH Kyu, A Aali, C Abbafati, J Abbas, …
    The Lancet, 2024
    Citations: 288

  • “Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021”
    GBD Forecasting Collaborators, S Duraisamy et al
    The Lancet, 2024
    Citations: 189

  • “Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Acacia leucophloea extract and their antibacterial activity”
    K Murugan, B Senthilkumar, D Senbagam, S Al-Sohaibani
    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
    Citations: 174

  • “Mapping geographical inequalities in childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease …”
    RC Reiner, KE Wiens, A Deshpande, MM Baumann, PA Lindstedt, …
    The Lancet, 2020
    Citations: 141

  • “Production of bacteriocin and their application in food products”
    N Udhayashree, D Senbagam, B Senthilkumar, K Nithya, R Gurusamy
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2012
    Citations: 94

  • “Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021”
    NV Bhattacharjee, AE Schumacher, A Aali, YH Abate, R Abbasgholizadeh, …
    The Lancet, 2024
    Citations: 88

 

Hashini Abeysuriya | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Hashini Abeysuriya | Food Science |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Hashini Imalsha Abeysuriya is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in Food Science and Technology. She earned her M.Phil. in Natural Product Chemistry from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, in November 2020, where her thesis focused on the vitamin C content and antioxidant properties of various fruits. She also holds a B.Sc. Special degree in Food Science & Technology (1st Class, GPA: 3.9/4.0) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Qualifications:

  • M.Phil. in Natural Product Chemistry (2020)
    University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
    Thesis: Vitamin C content, antioxidant properties, and iron content in common, underutilized, and wild fruits of Sri Lanka under various storage conditions.
  • B.Sc. Special Degree in Food Science & Technology (2014, 1st Class, GPA: 3.9/4.0)
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
    Thesis: Design and development of a low-cost prototype food penetrometer to measure food quality.

Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2021 – Present)
  • Visiting Lecturer, University College of Matara (2021 – Present)
  • Temporary Demonstrator, University College of Matara (2019 – 2021)
  • Graduate Intern, Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) (2015)
  • Trainee, Harischandra Mills PLC (2014)

Research Interests:

A.P.H.I. Abeysuriya’s research focuses on the nutritional properties of fruits, particularly the antioxidant capacities and vitamin C content of underutilized and wild fruits in Sri Lanka. She has contributed to various studies published in reputed journals and holds a patent for the industrial design of a food penetrometer.

Awards and Recognition:

  • Best Presenter (Poster) at the 16th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna.
  • First and third place at the Ruhuna Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2023 in the Southern Province Competition.

Publication Top Notes

  • Total Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Dehydroascorbic Acid, Antioxidant Properties, and Iron Content of Underutilized and Commonly Consumed Fruits in Sri Lanka
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, J Loku Pulukkuttige
    International Journal of Food Science, 2020 (1), 4783029.
  • Comparative Account of Vitamin C Contents, Antioxidant Properties and Iron Contents of Minor Fruits in Sri Lanka
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, LP Jayatissa
    Plant Science Today, 8 (4), 795–803, 2021.
  • Variation of Vitamin C Content and Antioxidant Capacities During the Post-Harvest Storage of Fresh Fruits Under Different Temperatures
    LPJ Hashini I. Abeysuriya, Vajira P. Bulugahapitiya
    Journal of Stored Products Research, 109, 2024.
  • Characterization of Physico-Functional, Nutritional, and Antioxidant Properties of Jackfruit By-Product Flour and Assess Its Potential Use in the Development of Pasta
    GSN Fernando, A Abeysuriya, HA Dilrukshi
    Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 27 (3), 171-181, 2024.
  • Applications of Biomimicry in Food Analysis
    APHIA N.T. Nanayakkara, G.H.H.D. Jayasekara
    The International Conference on Biomimicry for Sustainability, 2024.
  • Functional and Nutritional Properties of Musa Paradisiaca (Ash Plantain) Flour (Peel and Flesh of Fruit) and Development of Ready-to-Serve Flakes from Musa Paradisiaca Flesh Flour
    APHIA N.T. Nanayakkara, A.A.M. Subodinee
    Agro Food, 2024.
  • Development of Novel Functional Foods from Guava (Psidium Guajava) and Veralu (Elaeocarpus Serratus) Fruits
    H Jayampathi, VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya
    Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023.
  • Research Article: Total Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Dehydroascorbic Acid, Antioxidant Properties, and Iron Content of Underutilized and Commonly Consumed Fruits in Sri Lanka
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, JL Pulukkuttige, 2020.
  • Comparing Accuracy and Precision of Different Analytical Methods for Determination of Vitamin C Content in Fruits and Vegetables
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, LP Jayatissa
    Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 2020.
  • Change in Contents of Vitamin C, Total Phenolic, Total Flavonoid, and Antioxidant Capacities of Selected Fruits Under Refrigeration
    VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya, LP Jayatissa
    University of Ruhuna, 2019.
  • Determination of Vitamin C Content and Antioxidant Properties of Sri Lankan Wild Fruit Species
    VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya, LP Jayatissa
    University of Ruhuna, 2018.
  • Determination of Total Vitamin C and Antioxidant Capacity of Selected Underutilized Fruits in Sri Lanka and the Stability of Vitamin C Under Different Storage Conditions
    HI Abeysuriya, VP Bulugahapitiya, LP Jayatissa
    Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018.
  • Antioxidant Properties, Contents of Vitamin C, Total Phenolic, Total Flavonoid, and Dietary Iron of Selected Sri Lankan Fruit Species
    VP Bulugahapitiya, HI Abeysuriya, DNA Arachchi, LP Jayatissa, 2018.
  • Design and Development of a Low Cost Prototype Food Penetrometer to Evaluate Quality of Foods
    APHI Abeysuriya, SB Navaratne, P Alwis
    International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2015.

 

Shaima khalid | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

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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.

 

Qadreyah Almatawah | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Qadreyah Almatawah |  Food Safety |  Best Researcher Award

Research Scientist at  Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait

Dr. Qadreyah Almatawah is an accomplished Research Scientist at the Biotechnology Program, Center for Environmental and Life Science Research at KISR. She holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology (1987) and an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology (1992) from Kuwait University. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbial Biochemistry from University College London in 1999, specializing in the inducible nitrilase from thermophilic Bacillus. Since joining KISR in 1992, she has contributed to various research projects, focusing on microbial identification, molecular biology, and environmental microbiology. Dr. Almatawah has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and actively leads research on environmental pathogens and beneficial microorganisms for industrial use. She holds an h-index of 8 with 343 citations.

Publication profile:

📚 Academic Background:

Dr. Qadreyah Almatawah earned her B.Sc. in Microbiology from Kuwait University in 1987, followed by an MSc in Medical Microbiology in 1992, and a Ph.D. in Microbial Biochemistry from University College London in 1999. Her doctoral research focused on the “Inducible Nitrilase from a Thermophilic Bacillus.”

🔬 Research Expertise:

An expert in microbial identification and molecular biology, Dr. Almatawah has been at KISR since 1992, working on numerous projects related to microbial bioremediation, biosurfactants, and environmental monitoring. Her research includes identifying beneficial microorganisms for industrial use and studying pathogenic microorganisms in environmental samples.

📊 Key Projects:

  • Development of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria to improve desert soil fertility
  • Monitoring and controlling Legionella in water systems
  • Assessment of microbial pathogens in food and air quality in poultry houses

🏆 Research and Achievements:

  • 245 citations by 206 documents.
  • 6 h-index with 11 research papers published.
  • Key published works on Legionella monitoring, biosurfactants, and microbial contamination.
  • Led several notable projects such as the development of sulfur-based soil amendments and monitoring of foodborne pathogens.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Monitoring foodborne pathogens of food served at an institutional cafeteria
    Almatawah, Q., Al-Mutairi, S., Varghese, J.
    Applied Food Research, 2024, 4(2), 100497.
  • Microbiological contamination of indoor and outdoor environments in a desert climate
    Almatawah, Q.A., Al-Rashidi, M.S., Yassin, M.F., Varghese, J.S.
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022, 194(5), 355.
  • Legionella detection and subgrouping in water air-conditioning cooling tower systems in Kuwait
    Al-Matawah, Q., Al-Zenki, S., Al-Azmi, A., Al-Salameen, F., Hejji, A.B.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2015, 22(13), pp. 10235–10241.
  • Characterisation of quality and safety of tomatoes sold in the state of Kuwait
    Al-Zenki, S.F., Al-Mazeedi, H.M., Al-Hooti, S.N., Alomirah, H.F., Sidhu, J.S.
    International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 2008, 1(3), pp. 298–311.
  • Quality and safety characteristics of milk sold in the state of Kuwait
    Al-Zenki, S.F., Al-Mazeedi, H.M., Al-Hooti, S.N., Alomirah, H.F., Sidhu, J.S.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2007, 31(6), pp. 702–713.
  • Isolation and characterization of oil-desulphurizing bacteria
    Guerinik, K., Al-Mutawah, Q.
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2003, 19(9), pp. 941–945.
  • Thermostable nitrilase catalysed production of nicotinic acid from 3-cyanopyridine
    Almatawah, Q.A., Cowan, D.A.
    Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 1999, 25(8-9), pp. 718–724.
  • Characterization of an inducible nitrilase from a thermophilic bacillus
    Almatawah, Q.A., Cramp, R., Cowan, D.A.
    Extremophiles, 1999, 3(4), pp. 283–291.
  • The use of an arbitrarily primed PCR product for the specific detection of Brucella
    AlMomin, S., Saleem, M., Al-Mutawa, Q.
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1999, 15(3), pp. 381–385.
  • Biochemistry and biotechnology of mesophilic and thermophilic nitrile metabolizing enzymes
    Cowan, D., Cramp, R., Graham, R.P.D., Almatawah, Q.
    Extremophiles, 1998, 2(3), pp. 207–216.

 

 

Pothiyappan Karthik | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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