Messenbet Kassa | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Messenbet Kassa |  Food Science |  Best Researcher Award

Injibara University ,  Ethiopia

Messenbet Geremew Kassa is a lecturer and researcher in Food Technology at Injibara University, Ethiopia. He holds a Master’s degree in Food Technology from Bahir Dar University and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Post-Harvest Technology from Jimma University. His research focuses on post-harvest grain storage, food safety, and sustainable food processing technologies, with published works in respected journals, including topics such as maize grain storage conditions and solar drying techniques.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • MSc in Food Technology | Bahir Dar University (2020-2022)
  • BSc in Food Science & Post-Harvest Technology | Jimma University (2013-2017)

Research Focus & Experience:

Messenbet is a researcher and lecturer in Food Technology at Injibara University since 2022. His research primarily focuses on post-harvest handling, grain storage, and food safety, with notable publications such as:

  1. Effect of threshing and storage conditions on post-harvest insect infestation and physical characteristics of maize grain (2023, Journal of Stored Products Research).
  2. Performance evaluation of GrainPro collapsible natural convection solar dryer for maize grain in Ethiopia (2023).
  3. Effect of threshing moisture content, threshing methods, and storage bags on mold contamination of stored maize grain (2023).
  4. Role of coffee in Ethiopian ethnic culture (2022, Review on Coffee Festivals).

Skills & Certifications:

  • Languages: Amharic (native), English (fluent)
  • Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, STATA, ARC GIS, R-Software
  • Certifications:
    • Performance Evaluation of GrainPro Solar Dryer
    • Food Safety and Quality

Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer | Injibara University (2022-present)
  • Supervisor | Solla Milk Processing Company (2018-2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Evaluation of nutritional composition, functional and pasting properties of pearl millet, teff, and buckwheat grain composite flour
    SM Anberbir, N Satheesh, AA Abera, MG Kassa, MW Tenagashaw, …
    Applied Food Research, 4 (1), 100390 (2024)
  2. Review on the application, health usage, and negative effects of molasses
    M Geremew Kassa, AM Asemu, MT Belachew, N Satheesh, BD Abera, …
    CyTA-Journal of Food, 22 (1), 2321984 (2024)
  3. Effects of threshing and storage conditions on post-harvest insect infestation and physical characteristics of maize grain
    M Geremew, A Molla, N Gabbiye, J Harvey, R Mahroof, F Abay
    Journal of Stored Products Research, 103, 102131 (2023)
  4. Optimization of blending ratios of germinated cowpea and extrusion parameters on physical, functional, mineral, and anti-nutritional content of Ethiopian emmer wheat-based food products
    DA Teferi, N Satheesh, MG Kassa
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 19, 101586 (2025)
  5. Impact of ripening stages and drying techniques on the physicochemical and sensory attributes of apple mango chips
    MG Kassa, DA Teferi
    Journal of Food Science, 90 (1), e17585 (2025)
  6. Review on psyllium husk: nutritional, functional, health benefits, food industry applications, waste treatment, and potential negative effects
    M Geremew Kassa, D Alemu Teferi, AM Asemu, MT Belachew, …
    CyTA-Journal of Food, 22 (1), 2409174 (2024)
  7. The effect of fermentation temperature and duration on the physicochemical, microbial, and sensory attributes of kocho
    SJAMGK Amare Melaku, Neela Satheesh
    Discover Food, 170 (4), 1-10 (2024)
  8. Optimization of germinated cowpea flour ratios and extrusion conditions on the nutritional composition and sensory quality of Ethiopian emmer wheat-based extruded porridge
    DA Teferi, N Satheesh, MG Kassa
    Applied Food Research, 4 (2), 100442 (2024)
  9. Optimization of malted cowpea compositions and extrusion parameters for best quality Ethiopian emmer wheat-based snack food
    MTB Desye Alemu Teferi, Neela Satheesh, Messenbet Geremew Kassa
    Discover Food, 4 (66) (2024)
  10. Effect of Threshing and Storage Conditions on Mold Contamination of Stored Maize Grain (Zea mays L.)
    MG Kassa, NG Habtu, AF Worku, BD Abera, AM Asemu
    Advancement of Science and Technology in Sustainable Manufacturing and Food Security (2023)
  11. Performance Evaluation of Grain Pro Collapsible Natural Convection Solar Dryer for Maize Grain Drying in Ethiopia
    NGHAMA Messenbet Geremew Kassa
    Springer Nature, 163–176 (2023)
  12. Role of Coffee in Ethiopian Ethnic Culture—A Coffee Festival
    SW Messenbet Geremew, Neela Sathesh
    Springer Nature (2022)

 

Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho | Food Control | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Carlos Eduardo  de Freitas Guimarães Filho | Food Control |  Best Researcher Award

Extensionista at Fundação Instituto de Pesca do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho is a distinguished scholar based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a passion for knowledge and research, he has made significant contributions to his field. His academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence, and he has published various works that showcase his expertise. Carlos is recognized for his dedication to advancing understanding and fostering innovation in his area of study. In addition to his research pursuits, he actively engages with the academic community, inspiring future generations of scholars.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho is a dedicated researcher and educator in Veterinary Medicine, currently pursuing a Doctorate at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), set to complete in 2024. His doctoral research focuses on the hygienic-sanitary control of bivalve mollusks from aquaculture in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. He holds a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from UFF (2020), where he investigated biological contaminants in mussels. Carlos also has a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from Estácio de Sá University (2007) and a specialization in Sanitary Surveillance and Food Quality Control.

Research Focus:

Carlos’s primary research interests lie in food microbiology, inspection of animal-origin products, and aquaculture. His work aims to enhance the safety and quality of food products derived from marine and aquatic environments.

Professional Experience:

He currently works at the Fundação Instituto de Pesca do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, contributing to research and development in fishery and aquaculture sectors. Carlos has also served as an instructor and classifier of plant-origin products and has been involved in various initiatives related to food safety, quality control, and agricultural extension.

Publication Top Notes

  • Study of the efficacy of three depuration methods as a prerequisite for the hygiene-sanitary program in bivalve molluscs, from mariculture in Jurujuba, Niterói, Brazil
    • Journal: Food Control
    • Publication Date: February 2025
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110900
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Laura Ribeiro Cerqueira de Oliveira, Gustavo Luis de Paiva Anciens Ramos, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita
  • Prevalence of parasitism by Bucephalus (Von Baer, 1827) in Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1958) from mariculture of the coastal lowlands, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Journal: Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
    • Publication Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-13169
    • Contributors: C.E.F. Guimarães Filho, F.A.A. Calixto, M.C. Kasnowski, E.F.M. Mesquita
  • Microorganisms used as indicators of hygiene and sanitary quality in Perna perna mussels from mariculture in three traditional communities in Niterói, RJ, Brazil
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology
    • Publication Date: April 1, 2024
    • DOI: 10.5327/fst.00204
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Laryssa Araujo, Mariana Delorme, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita
  • Analysis of microbiological contaminants in mussel Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1758), before and after depuration, from mariculture of the lowland coast, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.1590/fst.64121
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita
  • Depuration of bivalve molluscs: a literature review
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.1590/fst.06622
    • Contributors: Carlos Eduardo de Freitas Guimarães Filho, Flávia Aline Andrade Calixto, Maria Carmela Kasnowski, Eliana de Fátima Marques de Mesquita