Emulsification Technology Professors and Supervisors

Bhim Bahadur Raiمشاهده پروفایل

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Australian National University (ANU)Australia

Dr. Bhim Bahadur Rai is a Research Fellow at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), Australian National University, and an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre, University Medical Sciences of Bhutan. With over 15 years of clinical experience as an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon across Bhutan, India, and Nepal, he pioneered national eye care programs including Bhutan's Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Retinopathy of Prematurity initiatives while introducing advanced technologies like phaco-emulsification cataract surgery and laser retinal therapies. His educational background includes: MBBS and postgraduate ophthalmology training from India Medical retina fellowship from the USA Surgical retina fellowship from Nepal PhD from Australian National University under Prof. Ted Maddess Dr. Rai's research centers on objective diagnostic methodologies for retinal and neurological conditions, with emphasis on diabetic eye diseases , age-related macular degeneration , glaucoma , and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. His work integrates pupillography-based visual field testing to develop non-invasive diagnostic tools applicable in resource-limited settings, bridging clinical practice with translational innovation for early disease detection and public health implementation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on validating objective perimetry across diverse pathologies—from diabetic retinopathy to concussion injuries—with strong translational emphasis on adapting diagnostics for national screening programs and personalized medicine in metabolic and neurological disorders. Professional recognitions include: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) VitreoRetinal Fellowship (VR Fellow) As a registered research supervisor, Dr. Rai contributes to major initiatives including the ANU-funded "Refining the ObjectiveFIELD Analyser" project (2022-2025) targeting diabetes and neuro-ophthalmic diseases, the multi-center FAME 1 study on fenofibrate therapy, and the "Our Health in Our Hands" grand challenge initiative. His grant portfolio demonstrates strategic focus on developing accessible diagnostic technologies for global health applications. Dr. Rai operates within the Maddess Group (Diagnostics for Eye Diseases) at JCSMR's Neuroscience Eccles Institute, where his team pioneers pupillography-based visual field analyzers with cross-disease applications spanning diabetic complications, neurodegenerative conditions, and public health screening infrastructure.

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Katja Ferenzمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Duisburg-EssenGermany

Katja Ferenz is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at the Institute of Physiology , University of Duisburg-Essen , affiliated with the University Hospital Essen, Germany. Her research is centered on the development and application of perfluorocarbon-based artificial oxygen carriers (AOCs) in clinical and physiological contexts. Her research interests include: Artificial oxygen carriers and blood substitutes Perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions and nanocapsules Organ preservation via ex-vivo machine perfusion Decompression sickness and diving medicine Drug delivery systems using albumin-based carriers Biocompatibility and toxicity of nanocarriers Applications in hemodilution and anemia models Her recent publications (2019–2025) reflect a strong focus on translating nanocarrier technology into clinical applications, particularly in transplantation and critical care. Articles span topics such as kidney and heart perfusion, lyophilization for storage, peptide-based carriers, and combination therapies with metal complexes. The work is deeply interdisciplinary, combining pharmaceutical sciences, physiology, and materials engineering. Selected scientific contributions include: Development of albumin-derived PFC nanocarriers Investigations into emulsification stability and shelf life Applications in normothermic organ perfusion Prevention of decompression sickness in animal models Innovative drug delivery platforms for poorly soluble compounds She advises research associates and doctoral candidates, and her team collaborates across disciplines, including thoracic surgery, physiological chemistry, and nanomedicine. She is actively involved in teaching physiology and oxygen-related pathophysiology at the medical faculty.

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Mohamed Elsawyمشاهده پروفایل

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De Montfort UniversityUnited Kingdom

Mohamed Elsawy is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. He leads the Peptide BioNanomaterials Group (PBNG) and is actively involved in research, teaching, and postgraduate supervision. His work bridges pharmaceutical innovation with advanced biomaterials development. Education: PhD in Pharmacy (Medicinal Chemistry), Queen’s University Belfast, 2012 Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Cairo University, 2007 BPharmSc, Cairo University, 2004 Mohamed's research centers on peptide self-assembly into functional nanostructures for biomedical applications. His expertise includes designing ultra-short ionic peptides that form β-sheet nanofibers and hydrogels for drug delivery , tissue engineering , and 3D bioprinting . His work emphasizes biocompatibility , stimuli-responsiveness , and nanoscale tunability . Applications span anticancer therapy , stem cell encapsulation , and antimicrobial hydrogels to combat resistance. His recent publications highlight a strong trend in peptide-based bionanomaterials , with focus on self-assembly mechanisms , hydrogel design , and therapeutic delivery systems . Work spans from fundamental molecular interactions to translational applications in oncology , inflammation , and metabolic diseases . Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) Member of UK and European Societies of Biomaterials Mohamed has supervised multiple PhD, MSc, and MRes students, both as primary and secondary supervisor. He has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator, including a £156K Newton Fund grant and a £150K Mission’s Sector Egyptian Fund award. He serves as a peer reviewer for UK and European research councils and scientific journals. His research group, PBNG, is affiliated with the Leicester Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation for Integrated Care (LIPIIC), contributing to collaborative pharmaceutical innovation. Research Infrastructure: The Peptide BioNanomaterials Group (PBNG) operates within LIPIIC, focusing on interdisciplinary development of peptide-based delivery systems and biomaterials. The team integrates synthesis, characterization, and application testing for translational outcomes.

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Nurcan KOCAمشاهده پروفایل

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Ege UniversityTurkey

Prof. Dr. Nurcan KOCA at Ege University's Faculty of Engineering leads research in Food Engineering, specializing in Milk and Dairy Products Technology, Food Technology, and sustainable development. Her work bridges engineering principles with dairy science, focusing on product innovation, processing optimization, and quality assessment. Research Focus: Dairy product formulation (e.g., reduced-fat cheeses, kefir, kashar cheese) Advanced processing techniques (spray drying, explosion puffing, UV light treatment) Lifecycle sustainability of dairy products Rheological and microstructural analysis Functional ingredient applications (whey protein, maltodextrin, pectin) Scientific Trends: Recent publications emphasize drying kinetics, fat reduction strategies, UV preservation methods, and lifecycle analysis. Her work often combines engineering metrics (exergy, energy efficiency) with sensory and biochemical evaluations. Academic Metrics: High H-index (16 Scopus, 14 WoS) Significant citations (34.2 Scopus average) Q1-Q2 journal publications (19 WoS Q1)

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Adam Abateمشاهده پروفایل

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University of California, San FranciscoUnited States

Adam Abate is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), with affiliations to the UCSF-UC Berkeley Joint Graduate Group in Bioengineering , Biophysics Graduate Program , and Quantitative Biosciences Institute . His laboratory develops droplet-based microfluidic technologies for high-throughput biological applications including directed evolution , single-cell analysis , and genomic sequencing . He also co-founded biotech companies GnuBIO, Inc. and Mission Bio . PhD in Physics of Soft Materials (University of Pennsylvania, 2006) Research keywords: Microfluidics , Directed Evolution , Single-Cell Analysis , Soft Condensed Matter Physics , Drug Encapsulation , Digital Biology His work enables massively parallel biochemical assays in picoliter droplets, achieving thousands of reactions per second with minimal reagent consumption. Key applications include PCR-activated cell sorting , metagenomic analysis , and epigenomic profiling of tumors . Selected scientific awards: NIH New Innovator Award (2014-2019) NSF CAREER Award (2013-2018) White House Presidential Early Career Award World Economic Forum recognition Stanley A. Marks Scholar (Harvard University)

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Agnes MONTILLETمشاهده پروفایل

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Nantes UniversityFrance

Agnes MONTILLET is a University Professor at the University of Nantes, statutorily attached to the IUT of Saint-Nazaire. She also teaches at Polytech Nantes. She holds a doctorate from École Centrale de Nantes and University of Nantes (1992) and an HDR (2003), with interdisciplinary training in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, and process engineering. Her research within the MAPS2 team focuses on: Flows/transfers in porous media and miniaturized systems (milli/microchannels) Liquid/liquid and gas-liquid two-phase flows Development of microsystems for continuous production of industrial foams/emulsions Applications include biodiesel combustion optimization (water-in-oil emulsification) and dairy-consistent emulsion production (oil-in-water). Teaching responsibilities span two departments: IUT Saint-Nazaire (Chemical Engineering – Process Engineering) : Balances, Chemical Reactors/Bioreactors, Enzyme Kinetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agitation/Mixing Polytech Nantes (Process Engineering and Bioprocesses) : Chemical Kinetics, Enzyme Kinetics

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Rene Lametschمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Rene Lametsch serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in food proteomics and enzyme technology for plant-based food innovation. His research investigates how genetic variation and processing affect protein composition, functionality, and nutritional value, with particular emphasis on kokumi taste enhancement and γ-glutamyl peptide applications. Education: cand. scient. (equivalent to MSc) Ph.D. Research Focus: Dr. Lametsch's work bridges biotechnology and food science through proteomic analysis of plant proteins, enzyme-driven modifications for improved texture and flavor, and nutritional optimization of plant-based meat alternatives. His investigations into protein oxidation mechanisms and kokumi compound production directly address industry challenges in sustainable food development. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) reveal concentrated expertise in plant protein characterization (soy, pea), enzymatic production of flavor compounds, and nutritional/metabolomic impacts of plant-based versus animal proteins. His proteomic methodologies consistently link molecular changes to functional properties in food systems. Professional Engagement: As an active board member of the Muscle Based Food Network since 2013 and former Chairman of Molecular Functionality (2010-2012), he regularly presents at premier conferences including ICoMST and ADSA-ASAS meetings, demonstrating sustained leadership in meat and plant-protein science.

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Marijana Dragosavacمشاهده پروفایل

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Loughborough UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Marijana Dragosavac is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University with over 20 years of experience in bioengineering, materials science, and vaccine delivery systems. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on particle engineering for global health challenges, developing scalable membrane emulsification processes for mRNA vaccines and micro/nano-capsules. Her educational background includes: MEng from University of Novi Sad, Serbia Masters from University of Novi Sad, Serbia PhD from Loughborough University, UK (DIAMOND project) Dr. Dragosavac specializes in engineering functional particles with controlled size, structure, and surface properties to address malnutrition, vaccine manufacturing, and cancer immunotherapy. Her work spans drug delivery systems (sustained/triggered release), lipid-based nanocarriers for mRNA vaccines, functional foods for chronic disease management, and sustainable agriculture through microbial encapsulation. Current projects include the SlowCat mini-CDT for catalyst development and MicroFactory platforms for mRNA therapies. She leads the Particle Engineering Group with members Ishan Nadkarni, Daniel Miramontes Subillaga, and Lisa Barrett, and collaborates with industrial partners on healthcare product manufacturing. As Chief Scientific Officer at Micropore Technologies, she advances spinout research from her PhD work.

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