جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Natural Products Research
• Phytomedicine
• Herbal Product Standardization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Ikhlas Khan serves as Director of the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), Distinguished Professor, and Research Professor of Pharmacognosy at the University of Mississippi's School of Pharmacy. He also leads the FDA Program and coordinates natural products research across multiple initiatives, including the Sino-US TCM Research Center and the Center for Research of Indian Systems of Medicine (CRISM). Education: B.Sc. Chemistry (1980) - Aligarh Muslim University, India M.Sc. Organic Chemistry (1982) - Aligarh Muslim University, India Ph.D. Pharmacy (1987) - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich Postdoctoral Studies - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich Research Focus: Dr. Khan specializes in natural products research with emphasis on: Phytomedicine: Standardization of herbal products via analytical fingerprinting, pesticide/herbicide residue analysis, and bioanalytical quality control. Drug Discovery: Isolation of bioactive natural products, development of analytical methods for phytochemical characterization, and chiral separation techniques. Metabolism Studies: Role of metabolism in drug/natural product activity, particularly in aminoquinoline antimalarials. His work bridges academia, industry, and regulatory bodies, shaping policies for botanical supplements. Key Contributions: Over 850 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in high-impact projects like the FDA Center of Excellence. His lab pioneered methods to combat herbal product adulteration and safety issues. Awards & Recognition: UM Distinguished Professor Award (2018) Wiley Award (AOAC International, 2018) Qihuang International Prize (2017) Honoris Causa Doctorate (University of Hamdard, 2012) Labs & Collaborations: Directs the NCNPR, a global leader in natural products research, and collaborates with institutions worldwide. His team develops technologies for herbal product authentication and drug metabolism studies.

Charles Gillanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
• Quantum Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charles Gillan is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, affiliated with the High Performance and Distributed Computing department and the Institute of Electronics, Communications & Information Technology. His research bridges HPC systems, AI applications in healthcare, and computational physics. Key projects include managing ICU patient care via neural networks, exascale-ready mathematical packages, and edge computing architectures. Research interests focus on high-performance computing (HPC), quantum computing, real-time data analytics, and electron-molecule scattering simulations. Notable contributions include developing microserver architectures for edge analytics and advancing AI-driven clinical decision support systems. Gillan has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects like food authenticity testing using spectroscopy and improving ventilator management in intensive care units. Publications span AI in healthcare, HPC system design, and computational methods for physics problems. He has secured funding for initiatives such as the KTP partnership with Foods Connected Ltd and the HANDHELD olfactory detection project. Gillan's work emphasizes practical applications of advanced computing across healthcare, engineering, and cybersecurity domains.

• Wine Science
• Viticulture
• Food Chemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joanna Gambetta serves as a Lecturer in Food Science at the University of Newcastle , affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences . With academic qualifications from Montpellier SupAgro (MSc in Oenology and Viticulture) and the University of Adelaide (PhD in Wine Science), her research focuses on grape and wine quality assessment , biotic/abiotic stress impacts on aroma composition , and practical solutions for vineyard challenges in Australian contexts. Education : MSc in Oenology and Viticulture, Montpellier SupAgro PhD in Wine Science, University of Adelaide Research Interests span three primary domains: Antifungal microbial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for biocontrol applications, particularly against Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria alternata through novel analytical approaches Climate change adaptation strategies in viticulture, including modeling vine phenology and mitigating sunburn damage via secondary metabolite analysis Food chemistry innovations in plant-based protein gels and dairy alternatives, integrating fermentation and enzymatic crosslinking Publication Trends reveal a multidisciplinary approach combining analytical chemistry (SPME-GC-MS, LC-MS/MS), chemometrics , and industrial collaboration . Her work bridges agricultural science with food sensory analysis , while recent studies tackle plant-based cheese development using pea protein emulsions.

Claudia Bonechiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physical Chemistry
• Drug Delivery
• Liposome Formulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Bonechi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Siena, Italy, with office location at III lotto, III floor, room C_03_140, Via A. Moro, 2, 53100 Siena. Her contact details include email claudia.bonechi@unisi.it and office phone +39 0577232123 (internal extension 2123). She teaches Physical Chemistry courses for the First Cycle Degree in Chemical Sciences across multiple academic years (2021/2022-2025/2026). Research Interests: Drug delivery systems using liposomes and nanoparticles for natural compounds and pharmaceuticals Physicochemical characterization of polymers, hydrogels, and nanocarriers via spectroscopy and rheology Applications in topical formulations, cancer therapy, and reproductive health Development of cytotoxic macrocyclic structures and oxidative stress modulation techniques Recent Publication Trends (2023-2025): Her work demonstrates concentrated expertise in liposomal encapsulation of plant extracts (e.g., rose petals, grape pomace, olive) with applications in cytotoxicity studies, sperm protection during cryopreservation, and topical antioxidant delivery. Methodologies prominently feature NMR, fluorescence spectroscopy, and rheological analysis across pharmaceutical, biochemical, and nanotechnology domains. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source materials Advising and Grants: Source texts provide no details regarding student supervision, research funding, or grant acquisitions. Laboratories and Teams: Specific laboratory facilities, research groups, or collaborative teams were not documented in available information.

• Chemometrics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicola Cavallini is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) , Politecnico di Torino , and a member of the College of Chemical and Materials Engineering . He holds a Scientific Branch CHEM-06/A - Chemical Foundations of Technologies within Area 0003 - Chemical Sciences . Since 2020, he has been teaching Principles of Chemometrics and Practical Design of Experiments to PhD and undergraduate students in Chemical Engineering. 2025/26 : Course Lecturer for Principles of Chemometrics 2024/25 : Course Lecturer for Principles of Chemometrics 2023/24 : Course Lecturer for Principles of Chemometrics 2022/23 : Course Collaborator for Principles of Chemometrics 2021/22 : Course Collaborator for Principles of Chemometrics 2020/21 : Course Collaborator for Principles of Chemometrics His research focuses on Chemometrics , Analytical Chemistry , and Applied Spectroscopy , particularly in food authentication and materials characterization. He has developed methods for ethanol quantification in wine using NMR, rice variety classification via hyperspectral imaging, and fermentation monitoring with portable NIR sensors. Collaborative projects include polymer electrolyte optimization and textile waste valorization in biotechnological processes. Recent publications highlight his work on: Food Fraud Detection (Mechanically Separated Meat in processed products) Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques (NMR and NIR applications) Algorithm Development for FESEM image analysis Sustainable Material Processing (Polymer blends, textile waste) Plant-Microbe Interactions (β-ionone's role in mycorrhization)

• Food Safety
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biosensors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Natasha Logan is a Research Fellow at the Queen's University Belfast, School of Biological Sciences , specializing in food safety and contaminant detection. She employs advanced analytical techniques like Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) , mass spectrometry , and chemometrics for rapid screening of mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals in food and environmental samples. Her work integrates machine learning for geographical origin discrimination of black tea and Halloumi cheese authentication. Key Research Areas: Mycotoxin detection in agricultural products Mercury ion sensing via nanozymes Handheld spectrometry for in-field analysis Food fraud prevention (e.g., Sudan dye in palm oil) Hyperspectral imaging for beef maturity assessment Recent Publications focus on LC-QToF mass spectrometry for tea origin identification, SERS for pesticide analysis in rice, and chemometric modeling for cheese species authentication. Awards include a Lean Launch Program grant (2020) and multiple Safefood travel fellowships (2017, 2018). Scientific Awards: Food Safety & Nutrition Symposium 1st Place (£700) Lean Launch Program (£2655 fee + £1000 research funding) Safefood Training Fellowships (£2000 x2) Logan actively contributes to peer-review (e.g., Microchimica Acta , Nature Scientific Reports ) and participates in international conferences like the 45th Mycotoxin Workshop (2024) and World Mycotoxin Forum (2023). Her work addresses sustainable food systems through contaminant mitigation.

Manos Vlasiouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anticancer Drug Development
• Biomimetic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Manos Vlasiou is an Assistant Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nicosia. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cyprus. His research focuses on anticancer drug development, biomimetic chemistry, and computational methods in drug discovery. Key areas include the synthesis and evaluation of metal-based complexes (e.g., vanadium, cobalt, copper) for anticancer and antimicrobial applications, as well as the use of spectroscopic techniques and computational chemistry to study molecular interactions. He leads the Computer-aided Drug Discovery project and contributes to advancing drug design methodologies for zoonotic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. His work also involves analyzing food adulteration using advanced NMR techniques. Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cyprus. Research Interests: Oxidation and anticancer activity of metal complexes Biomimetic radical chemistry and electron transfer mechanisms Design of vanadium-based drugs targeting mitochondria Fluorinated derivatives for drug monitoring via 19 F NMR Computational drug design and molecular docking Food chemistry and NMR-based authentication methods Awards and Roles: Editor for BMC Chemistry Reviewer for Molecular Simulation , Journal of Molecular Structure , and others Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator of the Computer-aided Drug Discovery project (2019–present).

Sophie Doddمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Safety
• Food Authentication
• Molecular Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sophie Dodd is a Researcher at Cranfield University’s Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences , focusing on food safety and authentication. She is part of the FoodBioSystems DTP funded by the BBSRC, with projects on honey authentication using DNA markers and metabolic fingerprinting. Education : BSc in Forensic Biology (Nottingham Trent University), MSc in Advanced Food Safety (Queen’s University Belfast). Research Interests : Detecting food fraud via molecular biology and analytical chemistry, particularly in heather honey. Her work includes: Developing real-time PCR methods for botanical authentication of heather honey. Creating DNA markers to detect corn, rice, and sugar beet syrup adulteration in honey. Investigating anti-inflammatory activity of UK heather honey using RAW 264.7 cells. Optimizing SORS and machine learning for rapid, non-invasive sugar adulteration screening. Funding and Collaborations : Part-funded by the Food Standards Agency and STFC Food Network +. Collaborated with researchers from Wageningen Food Safety Research, Queen’s University Belfast, and STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Publications : Her work includes studies on DNA barcoding for honey adulteration (Food Control, 2025) and SORS-based classification models (Foods, 2024).

Emanuela Zanardiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Safety
• Food Authenticity
• Analytical Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Emanuela Zanardi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Parma, Italy. She specializes in food safety and authenticity, focusing on analytical methods for food authentication and traceability using spectroscopic techniques like NIR and NMR. Her research also addresses dietary exposure to chemical contaminants via probabilistic methods. She holds a PhD in Chemistry, Technology, and Hygiene of Food from the University of Turin. She has led national research projects (e.g., PRIN2008) and participated in EU-funded programs (FP7, H2020). Her teaching spans food safety courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including Biological Hazards in Food and Food Hygiene. Zanardi is active in editorial roles for journals like the Open Food Science Journal and reviews for international publications. Her research collaborations include institutions in Ireland and Finland.

Anastasios Koidisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Integrity
• Food Chemistry
• Food Authentication
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Anastasios (Tassos) Koidis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, specializing in Food Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University Belfast (School of Biological Sciences) from 2010 to 2024. His research focuses on food integrity, sustainability, and advanced analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, machine learning, and multi-omics. He has extensive experience in food authentication, lipid chemistry, and sensor technology applications. Education includes a BSc in Chemistry (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), MSc in Food Science (University of Reading), and a PhD from Aristotle University. He held a postdoctoral position at TEAGASC, Ireland. Research interests span food authentication via spectroscopy, lipid analysis (e.g., olive and palm oils), multivariate data analysis, functional food bioactives, and novel processing technologies. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and serves on editorial boards, including Food Chemistry Advances . He contributed to EU projects like STARTEC and has leadership roles in ISO technical committees. Professional engagements include reviewing for UKRI and Hellenic grants, academic advising for Commonwealth scholarships, and keynote speaking at international conferences on food fraud detection and lipid analysis. Key achievements include developing analytical methods for food adulteration, leading ISO standards for fats and oils, and advising on food safety policies. His work bridges technology and policy to enhance food quality and safety globally.

• Laser Physics
• Non-Linear Optics
• Optical Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Stylianos Kouris holds a position at the Department of Physics, University of Patras, with affiliations to IEXH/FORTH and visiting roles at French universities. His research focuses on Laser Physics, Non-Linear Optics, and nanomaterials like graphene derivatives. He earned his B.A. in Physics from the University of Athens and advanced degrees (DEA/PhD) in Plasma Physics from the University of Toulouse. Key roles include Professor of Laser Physics since 2004, Principal Investigator at IHDL/FORTH, and visiting professorships at Angers, Bourgogne, and Cergy-Pontoise universities. Education: B.A. Physics (University of Athens, 1980), DEA/PhD in Plasma Physics (University of Toulouse, 1984). His research explores nonlinear optical materials, including graphene-based systems, nanocomposites, and plasmonic nanoparticles. Over 150+ publications span topics like optical limiting, femtosecond dynamics, and LIBS for material analysis. Awards include NATO and French Government scholarships. His work extends to environmental diagnostics via LIBS and machine learning-based material classification. Publications emphasize nanomaterials' nonlinear responses, with recent trends focusing on graphene derivatives, functionalized 2D materials, and broadband optical limiting. Collaborations include FORTH, University of Crete, and international teams. Awards: NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship (1988), French Government Scholarship (1981), IKY Scholarship (1976). Advising and grants highlight interdisciplinary research, including EU-funded projects on nanomaterials. His lab (http://nam.wpnet.upatras.gr/) focuses on experimental and theoretical studies in laser physics and nonlinear optics.

Leigh Schmidtkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wine Chemistry
• Chemometrics
• Metabolomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Leigh Schmidtke is a Professor of Oenology at Charles Sturt University (Gulbali Institute), leading research in wine chemistry, chemometrics, and agricultural innovation. He previously directed the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation. His work focuses on grapevine physiology, metabolomics, and rapid analytical methods for assessing abiotic/biotic impacts on vine performance. Research spans wine microbiology, environmental stewardship, and biosecurity, with a strong emphasis on data-driven approaches like IR and mass spectrometry. Education & Affiliations: Affiliated with Agricultural, Environmental, and Veterinary Sciences school. Key collaborations include Wine Australia and industry partners in viticulture and food systems. Research Interests: Grape/wine composition, flavor-matching, rapid analysis techniques (mass spectrometry), chemometric data modeling, and environmental factors influencing vineyards. Specializes in metabolomics for disease detection (e.g., Botrytis cinerea) and terroir studies in premium wines like Barossa Shiraz. Publications: Recent work includes soil carbon estimation via satellite data, copper's role in wine spoilage, and volatile analysis for fungal infection detection. His research bridges analytical chemistry with agricultural sustainability and food authenticity verification (e.g., beef production systems). Awards & Grants: While specific awards aren't listed, his leadership roles and high-impact research indicate significant industry and academic recognition. Active in securing grants for projects like terroir analysis and biosecurity solutions. Labs & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams at the Gulbali Institute, focusing on wine science, sustainable agriculture, and biosecurity. Collaborates with industry stakeholders to translate research into practical solutions for viticulture challenges.

• Food Safety
• Analytical Chemistry
• Toxicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maeve Shannon is a Visiting Scholar at the School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, with a focus on food safety, toxicology, and analytical chemistry. Her work spans endocrine disruption studies and spectroscopy-based food authenticity testing. 2022: Authenticated spices and turmeric using FTIR and chemometrics 2020: Developed rice fraud detection systems via two-tiered analysis 2019: Investigated persistent pollutants and bioreactor material impacts Her research integrates chemometric methods , in vitro bioassays , and spectroscopy to address food fraud and endocrine disruptors. Recent articles emphasize FTIR imaging , nuclear receptor binding , and monosodium glutamate toxicity . Collaborations include C. Elliott, T. McGrath, and L. Connolly across 11 peer-reviewed publications (2016–2022). Key article trends highlight: Food authenticity via spectroscopy (2016–2022) Endocrine disruption by food additives (2016–2019) Bioreactor optimization for cell culture (2019) Her work has garnered significant attention: 31 citations for turmeric adulteration studies, 38 citations for MSG/GLP-1 research, and over 2,600 downloads for Stevia sweetener analysis. She contributes to policy frameworks through food fraud mitigation strategies.

Aoife Morrinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biochemical Sensor Development
• Wearable Sensors
• Electrochemical Sensing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aoife Morrin is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University (DCU), and Director of the National Centre for Sensor Research (NCSR) at DCU. She leads the 'Sample & Sense' research strand within the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, focusing on biochemical sensor platform development. Her work integrates electrochemical and optical transduction mechanisms with soft responsive materials to create wearable sensors for skin surface applications. She has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers (H-index 29, 4000+ citations), edited a book, and contributed to three book chapters. Dr. Morrin’s research spans wearable sensor formats, skin volatile emission profiling for disease biomarker discovery, and educational technology innovations in chemical education. Her recent publications highlight advancements in mobile phone-based sensors, volatilomic analysis of infections, and green chemistry approaches to sensor fabrication. She actively explores the intersection of analytical chemistry, biomedical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring through printed electronics and flexible sensor platforms. Her work also addresses the integration of digital tools like virtual laboratories and micro-skill badging for chemical sciences education. Dr. Morrin collaborates across disciplines to develop non-invasive diagnostic technologies, including for diabetic foot ulcer infections and skin pH monitoring. She contributes to environmental sensor development for pollutants like PFAS and cooking oil VOCs, as well as emerging applications in honey characterization and aging research via skin volatiles.

Peter de B. Harringtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemometrics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Ion Mobility Spectrometry
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Peter de B. Harrington is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the development of intelligent chemical instruments through the integration of chemometric methods with ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) and mass spectrometry (MS). He is based in Chemistry 305 on the Athens Campus and is an active researcher with a strong publication record. Research Interests: His work aims to make analytical instruments more user-intelligent by enabling real-time data processing and interpretation. Key areas include chemometrics, forensic chemistry (e.g., drug and explosive detection), bacterial identification via MALDI-MS, food authenticity (e.g., flaxseed oil, cranberries), and metabolomic profiling of cannabis and hemp. He develops algorithms for signal enhancement, classification, and multivariate analysis to extract meaningful information from complex datasets. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2018–2020) show a consistent focus on applying machine learning (e.g., Restricted Boltzmann Machines), preprocessing techniques (e.g., non-integer root transforms), and multivariate classifiers to spectroscopic and spectrometric data. The research spans diverse applications—from food safety to pharmaceutical development—unified by a strong foundation in chemometrics and data science. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not named, Dr. Harrington has mentored numerous researchers, as evidenced by his frequent inclusion as corresponding author on collaborative publications. His work likely involves extramural funding given the technical nature of the instrumentation and interdisciplinary collaborations. He has contributed to method development in botanical drug regulation and sustainable energy systems. Labs and Teams: Dr. Harrington leads a research group focused on chemometrics and intelligent instrumentation. His team collaborates across disciplines, including food science, electrochemistry, and forensic analysis, leveraging advanced analytical platforms like MS, IMS, and UV/IR spectroscopy.