جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Process Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Sustainable Industrial Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Kotik is a researcher at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering , part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . His work focuses on energy efficiency in building systems, biomass gasification for sustainable energy, and thermal control strategies. Current projects include smart heat grid implementation, biomass-to-hydrogen integration, and optimizing domestic hot water systems in historic buildings. He has advised multiple thesis students on topics spanning solar thermal systems, energy storage, and building renovation. Research Trends : Kotik's research emphasizes reducing energy consumption in laboratory and residential buildings, with notable work on occupancy-based HVAC control, thermal renovation of Gründerzeit architecture, and biomass gasification for industrial applications. His publications often employ data-driven methods for system optimization. Key Contributions : 10 peer-reviewed publications (2007-2023) addressing energy efficiency, gasification, and smart thermal systems. Active in EU-funded projects like BIOTOXDoc and national industry collaborations. Advising : Supervised 14 university theses on energy systems, including: Thaler A: Alternative energy supply for Groß-Enzersdorf farm Ring J: Photovoltaic storage economics Dür S: Wind energy in Lower Austria

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Toxicology
• Nanoparticle Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nuria Rodríguez Fariñas is a Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, affiliated with the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology. Her career spans over two decades, focusing on analytical chemistry, environmental toxicology, and nanoparticle characterization. University: University of Castilla-La Mancha Department: Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology Academic Rank: Professor Her research interests include: Analytical Chemistry (ICP-MS, HPLC, Electrophoresis) Environmental Toxicology (Mercury, Platinum Nanoparticles, Air Quality) Nanoparticle Analysis (Speciation, Transformation, Toxicological Assays) Chemical Speciation (Metals in Biological and Environmental Matrices) Recent publications highlight expertise in: Platinum and gold nanoparticle characterization in environmental and biological systems Single particle ICP-MS data processing Mercury speciation in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems Multi-technique approaches for pollutant analysis Environmental and health impacts of airborne particulate matter

• Separation Processes
• Reactive Extraction
• Liquid Membrane Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Cristina Blaga is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection 'Cristofor Simionescu' of Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, Romania. Her academic career spans over two decades, with roles including Assistant Professor (2008-2013) and Head of Works (2013-2022) before her current appointment in 2022. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (2012), Master in Bioprocesses in Agri-Food (2014), Biochemical Engineering BSc (2004) Her research focuses on unconventional separation processes for biosynthetic products, particularly reactive extraction and liquid membrane transport. She has contributed significantly to improving organic acid biosynthesis using microorganisms and developing biosorbents for environmental applications. Recent publications (2022-2025) highlight her expertise in: Reactive extraction of carboxylic acids using ionic liquids Biosorption of dyes using microbial biomass Green chemistry approaches for natural dye applications Modeling and optimization of separation processes She has directed multiple research projects, including grant TD47/2007 on unconventional extraction processes, and participated in 6 national and 3 international projects. Her editorial contributions include guest editing the Catalysts journal special issue on enzyme engineering.

• Food Engineering
• Food Science
• Food Microbiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

ERCAN YATMAZ is an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University's Göynük Cuisine Arts Vocational School, Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Catering, where he has served since 2015. He currently holds the position of Head of Department (2019-Present) and previously served as Assistant Director of the Vocational School (2017-2020). His educational background includes a Doctorate (2012-2016), Postgraduate (2010-2012), and Undergraduate (2005-2010) degrees, all in Food Engineering from Akdeniz University. His doctoral dissertation focused on "Mannan Production and Purification Techniques". Dr. Yatmaz's research spans multiple disciplines including Food Engineering , Food Science , Food Microbiology , and Food Biotechnology . His work demonstrates particular expertise in enzyme production (especially mannanase and inulinase), fermentation optimization, and utilization of alternative substrates like carob. He has developed innovative approaches using 3D printing for bioreactor design and microparticle technology for controlling fungal morphology during fermentation processes. His publication record shows consistent output with 76 Web of Science publications and an h-index of 8. Recent work (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on mathematical modeling of bioprocesses, xylitol production, kombucha tea characterization, and enzyme applications in food processing. Dr. Yatmaz has secured multiple competitive grants including several TUBITAK projects focusing on xylitol production from alternative sources, biotechnological production of protein substitutes, and inulinase production from Stevia Rebaudiana. He also teaches courses including Molecular Gastronomy, Quality Management Systems, Entrepreneurship, and World Kitchen Cultures.

• Nutrition
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Dietary Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David St-Jules is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on dietary interventions for individuals with adiposity-based chronic diseases, particularly chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hemodialysis patients. He investigates potassium and phosphorus homeostasis, protein-energy wasting, and technology-supported dietary counseling for lifestyle modifications. BSc - University of British Columbia, 2008 PhD - University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013 St-Jules' work delves into the intersection of nutrition and chronic disease management, with a specific emphasis on dietary recommendations for CKD patients. His studies address the challenges of phosphorus and potassium restrictions, the role of whole grains, and the impact of plant-based versus animal-based protein sources. He also explores the feasibility of mobile health (mHealth) interventions in improving dietary adherence among hemodialysis patients. Recent publications highlight his focus on hyperphosphatemia and hyperkalemia management, personalized nutrition , and technology-supported counseling for patients with dual chronic conditions like diabetes and CKD. His research bridges nutritional science with clinical practice , questioning traditional dietary frameworks and advocating for innovative approaches.

ŞERİF ÖZLÜمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fuzzy Logic
• Decision Support Systems
• Neutrosophic Sets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

ŞERİF ÖZLÜ is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University , currently affiliated with the Nizip Vocational School in the Department of Food Processing . He previously served as a Doctor Teaching Staff member at the same institution. Education PhD in Mathematics , Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (2011-2015) MSc in Mathematics , Gaziantep University (2009-2011) BSc in Mathematics , Afyon Kocatepe University (2004-2008) Research Interests Özlü’s work focuses on advanced fuzzy logic frameworks, including Bipolar-Valued Type-2 Fuzzy Sets , Neutrosophic Operational Research , and Soft Set Theory . His research integrates these concepts into Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problems, with applications in engineering, business, and technology. Key methodologies include aggregation operators (Dombi, Choquet), similarity measures (Dice, Cosine), and hybrid systems combining fuzzy logic with probabilistic or temporal models. Publication Trends Özlü has published extensively in 2024-2025 on cutting-edge fuzzy logic extensions like probabilistic hesitant fuzzy sets and q-rung orthopair models . Earlier works (2014-2021) explored foundational topics in soft set theory, neutrosophic sets, and their algebraic properties.

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Technology-Based Companies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

María Gracia García Soto is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Management at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, affiliated with the IU of Cybernetics, Business and Society (IUCES) and the GIR IUCES research group focused on Strategy and International Business. Her academic work falls under the Branch of Knowledge of Social and Legal Sciences within the Area of Knowledge of Business Organization. Her research interests center on Strategic Management, International Business, and Technology-Based Companies, with significant contributions to understanding entrepreneurial alertness, corporate governance in SMEs, and internationalization processes. She has supervised over 20 undergraduate and master's theses on strategic planning across diverse sectors including tourism, technology, healthcare, and food distribution, demonstrating consistent expertise in practical business strategy applications. Analysis of her recent advisory work reveals strong thematic trends in technology-based company development (2016-2020), strategic planning for Canarian businesses (2017-2024), and international market expansion strategies (particularly for Spanish beer sector in Arab markets). Her work shows increasing focus on sustainability and digital transformation in recent strategic plans. As Principal Investigator for the project 'From recognition to exploitation of technology-based business opportunities' (2009-2010), she has contributed to understanding opportunity recognition in entrepreneurship. She has also participated in multiple collaborative research projects with the Canary Islands Economic Development Society and Gran Canaria Island Council, focusing on regional development, labor market analysis, and strategic planning for municipalities. Her academic leadership extends to advising numerous students through final degree projects and master's theses, with recent work including strategic analyses for companies like Ngaro Games (2024) and Trip Gran Canaria (2023). She maintains active research connections through IUCES and contributes to the university's strategic initiatives in business education and regional economic development.

Daniela Machadoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Probiotics
• Intestinal microbiota
• Encapsulation technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniela Machado is a researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) within the Escola Superior de Biotecnologia (ESB-UCP) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Holding a PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Universidade do Minho (2017) funded by an FCT grant, she specializes in probiotics, intestinal microbiota, and encapsulation technologies. Her work bridges microbiology with food science, focusing on delivery systems for probiotics in food matrices, biological validation, and antimicrobial activity research. Education : PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering (Universidade do Minho, 2017) Research Trends : Recent publications highlight innovations in probiotic encapsulation, functional food development, and bacterial vaginosis treatment. Her work with Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium species demonstrates expertise in gut microbiota modulation. Scientific Awards : Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus (2017) CBQF Annual Incentives (2021–2025) Advising & Leadership : She supervises biotechnology internships and co-organizes scientific outreach events like the International Microorganism Day and Open Week at ESB. Her editorial role at MDPI underscores her academic engagement.

Benjamin Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consumer Behavior
• Agribusiness Marketing
• Ornamental Horticulture Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Campbell serves as Professor & Extension Coordinator in the Agricultural & Applied Economics department at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His dual appointment combines 60% extension coordination with 40% teaching responsibilities, focusing on translating research into practical industry applications. Based at 208B Conner Hall in Athens, GA, he maintains active engagement with both academic and horticultural industry stakeholders through his extension role. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University (2009), M.S. (2003), and B.S. (2001) from Auburn University. Campbell teaches AAEC 3200 (Selling in Agribusiness) and AAEC 4980 (Agribusiness Management), emphasizing practical business applications in agricultural contexts. Research interests center on consumer behavior in horticultural markets , with particular expertise in ornamental plant purchasing, labeling effects, and regulatory impacts. His work bridges economic theory and industry practice, frequently employing experimental methods like eye-tracking and contingent valuation. Recent projects address hemp/CBD consumer perceptions, pandemic-era industry adaptations, and long-term pesticide regulation consequences. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on market segmentation , regulatory compliance , and consumer response to labeling across horticultural sectors. His 2023-2025 articles demonstrate methodological diversity (experimental auctions, conjoint analysis, eye-tracking) applied to emerging challenges like hemp product confusion and synthetic turf transitions following pesticide bans. The research portfolio shows strong continuity from foundational work on local food definitions to current investigations of novel plant products. As Extension Coordinator, Campbell oversees outreach programming connecting UGA research with industry stakeholders. His extension interests specifically target ornamental horticulture and agribusiness sectors, developing resources on market trends and regulatory compliance. While no formal grants are listed in the source material, his appointment structure suggests significant programmatic funding through extension mechanisms. Teaching responsibilities include developing curriculum for agribusiness sales and management courses.

Daniela Beisserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Microbial Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Daniela Beisser is a Professor at the Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FB 8) of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Recklinghausen, Germany. Her research focuses on bioinformatics and biostatistical methods for high-throughput 'omics data, applied to biomedicine and freshwater ecology. She previously held academic roles at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2017–2023) and University Hospital Essen. 2004–2008: B.Sc. in Molecular Biology with Bioinformatics focus, FH Gelsenkirchen 2006–2008: M.Sc. in Molecular Biology with Bioinformatics focus, FH Gelsenkirchen 2008–2011: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, University of Würzburg Her research integrates computational approaches with experimental data to study molecular responses to environmental stressors in freshwater organisms, genome analyses in human and protists, and proteomic studies in plants. She also investigates eco-evolutionary theories in microorganisms and links biodiversity to ecosystem functions. Recent publications highlight her work on amplicon sequencing (Natrix2 pipeline), metatranscriptomic analysis of microbial communities, and machine learning frameworks for environmental data. She contributes to software tools like TaxMapper and BioNet for reproducible workflows. Best Poster Award, German Conference on Bioinformatics (2013) Travel scholarships: DAAD, DAAD PROMOS, German Symposium on Systems Biology E-fellows.net scholarship (2006–2008) She has supervised numerous PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students on topics such as protist community dynamics , fungal degradation processes , and stressor recovery mechanisms . Her lab collaborates on the CRC 1439 'RESIST' project and develops tools for environmental DNA analysis.

• Evidence Synthesis
• Systematic Review Methodology
• Health Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Shemilt is an Associate Professor at the University College London (UCL) , affiliated with the EPPI-Centre within the Institute of Education . As an Associate Director of the EPPI Centre , he contributes to advancing evidence synthesis methods and co-leads key research initiatives. Education : BA (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of East Anglia. Collaborations : Cochrane Collaboration, Campbell Collaboration, GRADE Working Group, and International Collaboration for Automation of Systematic Reviews (ICASR). Research interests include developing and applying automation tools for systematic reviews, transitioning evidence synthesis workflows from document-based to dataset-driven processes, and enabling computable, living evidence syntheses. His work leverages technologies like OpenAlex and large language models to enhance efficiency in health and social care evidence production. The articles highlight his focus on systematic review methodology , automated study identification , and health equity analysis in public health interventions. Projects span living evidence syntheses , machine learning applications , and GRADE framework extensions for policy decision-making. Key contributions include: Developing EPPI-Reviewer software tools for OpenAlex integration. Co-investigating Microsoft Academic Graph for automated study identification. Advancing living systematic reviews through dynamic datasets. Collaborating on ICASR to automate evidence synthesis workflows. His affiliations span multiple institutions, including University of East Anglia (Senior Research Associate since 2005) and University of Cambridge (2011–2015). He has held leadership roles in the Campbell & Cochrane Economics Methods Group and GRADE Working Group .

• Food Chemistry
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Sustainable Food Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marie Alminger is a Senior Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology , specializing in Food and Nutrition Science . Her work focuses on bioactive compounds in foods, sustainable processing techniques, and valorization of agricultural and marine by-products. Circular utilization of banana pulp, fish co-products, and berry residues Innovative pH-shift processing with antioxidant-rich materials International projects targeting food safety in East Africa Research trends emphasize in vitro digestion models , lipid oxidation control , and cross-processing methods integrating marine and agricultural streams. Publications span Food Chemistry , Molecular Nutrition & Food Research , and Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , reflecting multidisciplinary approaches to food functionality and sustainability.

Richard Horanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Bioeconomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Horan is a tenured Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research focuses on the intersection of economic and ecological systems, particularly in environmental economics, resource management, and infectious disease policy. Education : Ph.D. and M.A. from Pennsylvania State University; dual B.S. degrees in Agricultural Education and Business Administration from Appalachian State University. Horan's research examines coupled human-ecological systems, emphasizing: Feedback dynamics between economic and ecological processes Management of endangered species and invasive species Bioeconomics of wildlife and livestock diseases Agri-environmental policy design His recent publications address risks of animal/plant infectious diseases through trade, ecological thresholds, and market-based conservation strategies. He has served as Managing Editor of Resource and Energy Economics and Associate Editor for multiple journals. Scientific Recognition : MSU AgBioResearch Faculty Excellence Award (2014) Horan collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Risks of Animal and Plant Infectious Diseases Through Trade (Rapid Trade) , contributing policy insights to national committees including the National Academy of Sciences.

• Applied Physics
• Thermophysics
• Food Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clara Asuncion Tovar Rodriguez is a full-time researcher in the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Vigo , affiliated with the Institute of Physics and Aerospace Sciences and the FA4 Thermophysics Laboratory . Her work bridges applied physics and food engineering, focusing on viscoelastic properties, gelation mechanisms, and protein-based food systems. Doctorate (1996) in Applied Physics from University of Vigo Research areas: Rheology, Thermophysics, Food Engineering Email: tovar@uvigo.es Her research explores viscoelastic behavior in food matrices (cheeses, surimi, plant proteins) using techniques like rheological analysis , high-pressure treatments , and nanostructuring (chitosan nanoparticles, gelatin fractions). Recent publications examine lipid digestibility, bioactive delivery, and sustainable protein blends. Collaborative trends reveal interdisciplinary work in food biotechnology , marine ingredients , and plant-protein applications . She has contributed extensively to understanding texture evolution during cheese ripening and frozen storage impacts on protein gels.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Microbial Bioremediation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sage R. Hiibel is an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. His research focuses on environmental engineering, water treatment, and microbial bioremediation, particularly in membrane distillation, nutrient recovery from waste streams, and algal biomass applications. Environmental Engineering Water Treatment and Reuse Microbial Bioremediation Algal Biofuels Nutrient Recovery Systems Sustainable Water-Energy Nexus His recent work (2020–2025) emphasizes microalgae-based methane mitigation , membrane technology integration , and life cycle assessment of resource recovery systems . Key trends include innovations in hydrothermal carbonization , crystallization modeling , and mine drainage bioremediation . Contact: shiibel@unr.edu | Office: LMR 305 | Mail Stop: 0388