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Lina Maria Velez Acostaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Nanocellulose
• Food Science
• Material Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lina Maria Velez Acosta is a Research Professor and Internal Researcher at the Agroindustrial Research Group (GRAIN) of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia. With a Master in Development, she leads and participates in multiple research initiatives focused on sustainable material development, particularly nanocellulose applications derived from Colombian agricultural resources like fique. Her work significantly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and industry innovation. Research Focus: Development and characterization of nanocellulose from agricultural residues for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications Key Areas: Turmeric and starch research, food emulsion technology, chemical characterization of agricultural materials Technical Expertise: X-ray diffraction, FTIR spectroscopy, morphological analysis, chemical characterization techniques Dr. Velez Acosta's research demonstrates a strong commitment to transforming agricultural waste into valuable products through nanotechnology. Her work spans multiple disciplines, bridging material science with food technology to create sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges in Colombia's agricultural sector. She has developed expertise in analyzing the structural and functional properties of biomaterials for industrial applications. Her publication record shows consistent output with 72 scientific productions, including journal articles, book chapters, and research reports. Recent work focuses on valorizing coffee grounds, turmeric rhizomes, and fique byproducts, demonstrating her dedication to circular economy principles. She has co-authored publications in reputable journals like Molecules and Foods, reflecting the quality and impact of her research. Current Projects: CHAKRA (Living Laboratory of Urban Agriculture), Nanofiquecel (nanocellulose applications), Tostado de panes Supervisión BT (industrial bread production), POTENCIAL DE LA CELULOSA DEL BAGAZO DE FIQUE Leadership Roles: Technical Leader for industrial bread production project, key researcher in multiple nanocellulose development initiatives As a research supervisor, Dr. Velez Acosta mentors students working on agri-food systems and nanocellulose applications, guiding master's level research on topics like the Antioquia agri-food supply system. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive network of research partnerships with Colombian institutions and industry partners, facilitating the translation of research findings into practical applications that benefit both the agricultural sector and consumers.

• Public Health Nutrition
• Infant Nutrition
• Complementary feeding
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ada L Garcia is a Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition at the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow. She is a UK registered Public Health Nutritionist leading the Public Health Nutrition component at the MSc Human Nutrition program. Her work focuses on improving dietary intake in infants and young children, designing and evaluating public health nutrition interventions at community level to reduce health inequalities, and studying food matrix interactions influencing bioavailability and metabolic responses. Dr. Garcia earned her PhD in Nutritional Physiology and Pathophysiology from the University of Potsdam, Germany, and a BSc in Nutrition from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala. She previously worked as a clinical nutritionist with undernourished children in rural Guatemala and held postdoctoral positions at the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DiFE) and Queen's University in Belfast. Her research spans infant nutrition, complementary feeding practices, commercial baby foods, feeding behaviors, dietary fiber, fruit and vegetable intake, preschool interventions, and malnutrition in low-income countries. Key projects include commercial baby food surveys that influenced UK and European policies on baby food reformulation, nutritional quality assessments of children's foods, and infant eating behavior measurement tools developed with Prof. Charlotte Wright. Dr. Garcia's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on commercial baby food composition and marketing, breastfeeding practices, and community-based dietary interventions. Her work bridges high-income settings like Scotland with low-income contexts such as Nairobi, Kenya, examining how food marketing affects infant feeding practices and how cooking programs can improve eating behaviors in disadvantaged communities. She actively collaborates with public health organizations including NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on community-based nutrition interventions such as cooking programs for parents and caregivers, nursery-based initiatives to reduce food fussiness, and community cooking programs that improve eating behaviors in low socioeconomic groups.

• Artificial intelligence
• Manufacturing
• Metrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniele Scrimieri serves as Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Bradford's Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies, where he leads the BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security and MSc Cyber Security programmes. Education: PhD from the University of Bari 'Aldo Moro' (Italy) Research Profile: Dr. Scrimieri's work bridges artificial intelligence with manufacturing systems, focusing on automated process planning, control mechanisms, and quality inspection technologies. His recent research has expanded into cyber security applications and healthcare machine learning, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that combines theoretical frameworks with practical industrial solutions developed through extensive industry collaboration. Professional Recognition: Member of EPSRC Peer Review College Editorial board member of Journal of Universal Computer Science Peer reviewer for Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, and Additive Manufacturing Dr. Scrimieri has secured significant research funding as Co-Investigator for the Innovate UK 'Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing for Baking Industry' project and as Principal Investigator for Bradford's SURE Research Projects Fund initiative on manufacturing process controllers. His industry background includes 8 years at LK Metrology, Nikon Metrology and MERMEC developing metrology software for major clients including BAE Systems, Volvo, and Safran Aircraft Engines. He previously contributed to European smart factory projects (EC FP7 FRAME, PRIME, Copernico) at the University of Nottingham's Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. As an educator, Dr. Scrimieri teaches Software Systems Design and Testing, Cyber Physical Systems Security, and Internet of Things. Both his undergraduate and postgraduate Cyber Security programmes hold provisional accreditation from the National Cyber Security Centre. He serves on the Faculty Research and Innovation Committee, Postgraduate Research Sub-Committee, and acts as external examiner for two UK universities.

• Food Analytics
• Spectroscopy
• Chemometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tomasz Pawel Czaja serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His academic role focuses on advancing food analytics and biotechnology through the development of rapid spectroscopic techniques for real-time monitoring of food production processes, aiming to enhance product quality while minimizing environmental impact in alignment with green transition initiatives. His research integrates Raman, NIR, IR, and LF-NMR spectroscopy with advanced chemometric data analysis to address critical challenges in food quality assessment and sustainable production. Key focus areas include optimizing spectroscopic methodologies for food screening, reducing resource consumption in processing, and ensuring future food security through innovative analytical approaches that balance efficiency with ecological responsibility. Analysis of his 2025-2026 publications reveals a systematic application of vibrational and magnetic resonance spectroscopies across diverse food matrices—including dairy systems, starch-based products, plant-protein alternatives, and cereal goods. Recurring themes encompass food authenticity verification, microstructural characterization, lipid oxidation control, and predictive modeling for quality parameters, demonstrating consistent methodological innovation in support of sustainable food industry practices.

LaCount Togansمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Affective Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

LaCount "JJ" Togans serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Lafayette College, joining the institution as part of their newest faculty cohort in 2024. He teaches PSYC 327: Social Psychology II and PSYC 219: Cross-cultural Psychology, emphasizing real-world applications of psychological principles. His research program investigates cognitive, affective, and behavioral consequences of internal conflict and ambivalence, with specific focus on the psychology of guilty pleasures as a framework for understanding mixed emotions. Togans approaches social psychology as "the psychology of everyday life," integrating pop culture media, recent events, and interactive discussions into his teaching methodology. Outside academia, Togans engages in cooking, baking, nostalgic commercial reel viewing from the 1990s-2000s, and competitive video gaming. Notably, he competed professionally in Super Smash Bros from 2008-2019, achieving 17th place out of 200 players at a 2015 Easton tournament.