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Alba Ester Illera Giganteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Biotechnology
• Sustainable Food Processing
• Non-thermal Food Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alba Ester Illera Gigante is a Researcher in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos, specializing in sustainable food processing technologies and biomass valorization through non-thermal methods. She earned her PhD in 2019 from the University of Burgos with the thesis "Study of non-thermal technologies to preserve the quality of fresh foods," supervised by Dr. Teresa Sanz Díez and Dr. Sagrario Beltrán Calvo. Her research focuses on Food Biotechnology and Sustainable Food Processing , with expertise in Non-thermal Food Preservation using subcritical water, high-pressure carbon dioxide, and cold plasma systems. She pioneers Biomass Valorization techniques for agricultural residues (corn stover, okara) and food industry byproducts (fish waste, brewer's spent grain) to produce furfural, lactic acid, and protein hydrolysates while addressing Food Safety through microbial decontamination. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant work in subcritical water-CO 2 systems for biomass conversion, with secondary emphasis on cold plasma applications for poultry decontamination. Her studies consistently feature kinetic modeling, process optimization, and sustainability assessments across biorefinery cascades. Dr. Illera Gigante actively supervises graduate theses as indicated by her departmental profile's "Theses" section and secures research funding through the Consolidated Research Unit 128. She has developed multiple experimental protocols for enzyme inactivation and value-added compound extraction. She leads the BIOIND Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology research group, operating advanced laboratories for non-thermal processing, kinetic studies, and product characterization focused on creating scalable eco-friendly food technologies.

• Food Chemistry
• Colloid Chemistry
• Food Macromolecules
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Vassilis Kontogiorgos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition and Health (Food Chemistry) at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. His research focuses on the physical chemistry of food macromolecules, particularly polysaccharide-based colloidal systems. Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (2009), University of Huddersfield, UK PhD in Food Science (2007), University of Guelph, Canada MSc in Food Science (2004), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece BSc (Hons) in Food Science (2001), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece His work explores polysaccharide isolation, characterization, and interfacial arrangement to stabilize dispersions, with applications in food-body interactions and responsive colloidal systems for targeted bioactive delivery. Research spans food chemistry, polymer physics, and nutritional science. Recent publications emphasize pectin chemistry , hydrocolloid functionality , plant protein behavior , and bioactive delivery systems . Themes include food processing optimization, sustainable packaging, and structural characterization of polysaccharides. Contact: vkontogi@mail.ubc.ca

Sushil Dhitalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Plant Molecular Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sushil Dhital is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Monash University, where he has been since July 2019. His research focuses on the structure-property-function-health relationships of food and food ingredients, particularly leveraging interdisciplinary approaches from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. He is actively involved in editorial roles, serving as Editor for Carbohydrate Polymers and on the Editorial Boards of Food Hydrocolloids , Food Chemistry , and Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre . Additionally, he chairs the Australasian Grain Science Association (AGSA), which promotes collaboration among grain scientists, students, and industry professionals. Dr. Dhital holds a PhD in Food Technology from The University of Queensland (2011), an M.Tech in Food Technology from Tribhuvan University (2007), and an MBA from Tribhuvan University (2000). His academic journey includes a research fellowship at UQ, where he studied starch-plant cell wall interactions, before transitioning to Monash. His research interests are centered on plant molecular structures and their macroscopic implications for food, health, and product development. He employs in vitro digestion and fermentation models to investigate nutritional and processing functionalities. Key areas include starch granule structure, enzyme interactions, legume processing, and high-value ingredient extraction from by-products. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable food systems and improved health outcomes. Dr. Dhital leads multiple research projects as Primary Chief Investigator (PCI), such as the "Digital Twin of Plant Protein Extruder" (2024–2028) and "Walnut processing & by-product utilisation" (2024–present). He also collaborates globally on topics like legume and cereal processing, aiming to bridge nutritional gaps and enhance food sustainability.

Behrooz Azimzadehمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Science
• Soil Chemistry
• Agricultural Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Behrooz Azimzadeh is a Postdoctoral Associate in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, affiliated with the Soil and Crop Sciences Section under the Martinez Lab. His research focuses on environmental and soil chemistry, particularly the fate and behavior of pesticides (e.g., glyphosate), heavy metals, and organic matter interactions with mineral surfaces. He investigates mechanisms of adsorption, desorption, and transformation of contaminants at mineral interfaces, with applications in environmental remediation and sustainable agriculture. His work integrates experimental methods with advanced analytical techniques such as ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, colloid science, and statistical modeling. Recent projects include studying glyphosate dynamics at organo-mineral interfaces, iron-impregnated biochar for arsenic remediation, and optimizing fertilizer use through economic modeling in agroecosystems. He has collaborated on interdisciplinary studies addressing soil carbon sequestration, microbial processes in moist soils, and pollution source apportionment in industrial regions. Behrooz holds a strong background in soil chemistry, environmental engineering, and geochemistry. His research spans both fundamental and applied aspects, aiming to address critical challenges in environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity. His email is ba324@cornell.edu .

• Food Science and Technology
• 3D Food Printing
• Food Biotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sorour Barekat is a Research Fellow in the Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas. She holds affiliations with the Director Experiment Station (DREX) and the Food Science Center (FDSC). Her research focuses on advancing food technology through innovative processes such as 3D food printing for bioactive compound encapsulation, protein-based material design, and sustainable utilization of agricultural byproducts. Dr. Barekat also investigates meat tenderization via non-thermal technologies like ultrasonic radiation and enzymatic treatments. Her work bridges food chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering to address functional food development, ingredient optimization, and process innovation. Her research portfolio includes optimizing hydrocolloid systems for gluten-free products, developing extraction methods for natural antioxidants from walnut green husks, and simulating essential oil standardization for industrial applications. She has explored rheological properties of gums and proteins under various processing conditions, contributing to food texture and stability solutions. Dr. Barekat’s interdisciplinary approach integrates analytical techniques with process engineering to enhance food quality and safety. While no academic awards are listed, her extensive publication record (2017–2025) highlights sustained contributions to food science innovation. Her advising and grants remain unspecified in available records. Dr. Barekat’s work is centered in the Food Science Department, contributing to research initiatives at the University of Arkansas.

Benyamin Khoshnevisanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainability Assessment
• Biofuel Production
• Waste Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benyamin Khoshnevisan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark. He specializes in sustainability assessment of renewable energy systems, biofuel production, waste management, and agricultural systems, applying interdisciplinary methods like life cycle assessment, data mining, and multi-criteria decision analysis. Education: PhD in Biosystem Engineering, University of Tehran Research Focus: His work addresses environmental sustainability through biorefinery platforms, microbial protein production, and circular economy strategies. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives on microalgae biorefineries, plant-based food fermentation, and agrochemical sustainability. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize life cycle assessment of bioenergy systems, waste valorization technologies, and integration of biological-inorganic processes for environmental sustainability. Topics span from microbial protein upcycling to geopolitical impacts on circular economy. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Moo-ving Toward Carbon Neutrality Prize (2025) Teaching & Supervision: Leads MSc courses in techno-economic assessment and supervises projects on sustainable aviation fuel, carbon capture, and microbial platforms. Collaborates with international teams on EU projects like AgriLoop and GreenImpro.

Stephen Lindemannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Gut Microbiome
• Dietary Fibers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Lindemann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how dietary fibers shape gut microbiome structure and metabolism, particularly through the Diet-Microbiome Interactions Laboratory. Key areas include microbial ecology principles governing polysaccharide degradation, mechanisms linking gut microbiota to human metabolism and inflammation, and ecological resilience in microbial communities. His research group examines microbial labor division in polysaccharide consumption, fiber structure-control of fermentation dynamics, and the design of fiber-based interventions to modulate microbiota for health benefits. Lindemann has published extensively on topics such as microbiome-driven metabolic outputs, synthetic biology approaches to engineer microbiomes, and the impacts of dietary interventions on microbial community structure. Patents: Chromatin Activity Precipitation Method and System (2020) Microbial Consortia for Programmable Output via Photoautotroph-Heterotroph Interactions (2018) Current Lab Members: Miguel Alvarez Gonzalez (PhD student) Felicia Sackey (Research member) Research themes emphasize translational applications, such as designing functional foods and understanding microbiome-host interactions in disease contexts. Lindemann’s work bridges microbial ecology, food science, and human health, with a focus on leveraging ecological principles to engineer beneficial microbiome outcomes.

• Chemical Engineering
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Science and Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Jason Hallett is a Professor of Sustainable Chemical Technology at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He leads research on ionic liquids for biofuel production, vaccine manufacturing, and waste recycling. His affiliations include the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, Grantham Institute, and multiple spin-off companies like Lixea and DyeRecycle. He earned his PhD from Georgia Tech and joined Imperial in 2014 as a Senior Lecturer, advancing to Professor by 2018. His work spans ionic liquid-based biorefineries, circular economy solutions, and sustainable chemical processes. Over 200 articles and 10+ patents highlight his contributions to green chemistry. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Postdoctoral: Marshall-Sherfield Fellowship in Sustainable Chemistry Research focuses on ionic liquids for biomass fractionation, vaccine formulations, and metal recovery. Key subfields include enzymatic biocatalysis, bioprocess scale-up, and textile recycling. His group develops technologies like the ionoSolv process and collaborates on large-scale CO2 removal (CO2Co). He advises over 20 current PhD students and has spun out 7 companies, including Oorja for renewable energy in India. Recent articles emphasize ionic liquid applications in spectroscopy, reactor design, and hydrogen production from bioenergy crops. His work addresses biomass pretreatment, lignin valorization, and hydrogel-based water treatment solutions. Awards & Grants: Co-Director of Supergen Bioenergy Hub; multiple industry collaborations and UKRI funding. Future Work: Scaling ionoSolv technology, advancing CO2 capture, and expanding circular economy initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in Imperial’s Chemical Engineering department, with ties to the Institute of Chemical Biology and Future Vaccine Manufacturing Hub.

• Wood Chemistry
• Biomaterials
• Sustainable Chemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tapani Vuorinen serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University's School of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable utilization of forest biomass, particularly wood chemistry and bark valorization, with strong cross-disciplinary collaborations through the CHEMARTS program connecting chemical engineering and design disciplines. His research interests center on wood chemistry , lignin valorization , and bark biorefining , with significant contributions to circular economy applications. Key areas include developing natural dyes from kraft lignin for textiles, creating water treatment coagulants from willow bark extracts, and engineering cellulose nanofibrils for advanced materials. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical applications in sustainable fashion, water treatment, and biomaterials. Professor Vuorinen's scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous awards including the Marcus Wallenberg Prize, Suomen valkoisen ruusun ritarimerkki, and TAPPI Research Committee Best Paper Award. His recent projects have garnered student awards such as the New European Bauhaus Rising Stars 2022 for waste valorization initiatives. He actively leads research in sustainable materials development through the CHEMARTS initiative, with notable outputs including the 'Magnificent Materials' book and 'Designs for a Cooler Planet' exhibition. His work demonstrates consistent funding support for bark biorefining projects and cross-disciplinary collaborations between chemical engineering and design fields, particularly in developing circular solutions from forest biomass waste streams.

• Sound Absorption Engineering
• Bio-based Acoustic Materials
• Wood-based Pulp Fibre Foams
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tuomas Hänninen serves as a Visiting Professor at Aalto University's Department of Information and Communications Engineering, specializing in bio-based acoustic materials research. His work bridges sustainable engineering and acoustic science, focusing on innovative applications of wood and cellulose derivatives. Education Highlights: Doctoral Degree in Engineering and Technology (2011) - Aalto University Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology (2007) - Helsinki University of Technology Hänninen's research centers on sustainable acoustic solutions , particularly developing wood-based pulp fibre foams and cellulosic aerogels for sound absorption. His work demonstrates how natural fiber materials can simultaneously address building acoustics challenges while reducing carbon footprints. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on moisture effects, thermal insulation properties, and industrial scalability of bio-based sound absorbers. His publication trends show consistent output in high-impact journals like Chemical Engineering Journal and Materials Today Sustainability , with increasing emphasis on circular economy applications and multi-functional material design since 2020. Key research themes include waste biomass valorization, anisotropic material engineering, and carbon sequestration through acoustic coatings. Key Recognition: US Patent for improving water tolerance of bio-based CNF-films (2020) Significant media coverage including 4 news outlets and 6 X users for carbon-reducing acoustic solutions (2021) Hänninen actively contributes to academic discourse as a reviewer for the Cellulose journal and has supervised multiple theses. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable material innovation. Current research focuses on optimizing anisotropic pectin cryogels and developing commercial applications for waste-derived acoustic materials through the Virtual Acoustics research group.

Mukesh Goelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioenergy
• Wastewater Treatment
• Thermochemical Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mukesh Goel is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering and Built Environment, part of the College of Business, Technology and Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. He joined in 2019 with 16 years of teaching and research experience, alongside two years of industrial work. His expertise spans thermochemical processes, wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion, and simulation modeling. He teaches Chemical Engineering modules including Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, and Process Control. Dr. Goel holds an M.Eng from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a PhD from IIT Delhi, with research conducted at University Lyon 1 and INSA Lyon. He has published 47 journal papers, 26 conference papers, and four book chapters. His work includes highly cited research on sonochemical engineering and wastewater treatment innovations. He currently supervises five PhD students and has guided 30 postgraduate and numerous undergraduate students. His research focuses on bioenergy, emerging contaminants removal, and gasification modeling. He leads projects like the South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (Co-I, £1.25M) and waste heat recovery studies (IETF-funded). Collaborators include Cranfield University, TU Delft, and Nanyang Technological University. He reviews for journals like Journal of Hazardous Materials and Water Research . Dr. Goel's teaching spans Energy, Infrastructure & Environment programs, including courses in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Engineering. His work integrates industrial collaboration through technical reports for companies like Hubert Enviro Care Systems. Professional affiliations include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (CEng) and the International Congress of Chemistry and Environment.

Kow-Ching Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Science
• Food Safety
• Food Processing Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kow-Ching Chang is a Professor at Missippi State University specializing in Food Science & Technology. Their research focuses on enhancing food safety and post-harvest utilization of Mississippi-grown foods through novel processing technologies, with particular emphasis on soybean, catfish, seafood, and muscadine grapes. PhD, MS, and BS in Food Science & Technology from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and Chinese Culture University Coastal Research & Extension Center affiliation Key research areas include: Food safety interventions for pathogens Protein and collagen modification for functional foods Antioxidant properties of legumes and aquatic products Waste valorization in aquaculture and soybean processing Processing technologies for allergen reduction Recent publications highlight advancements in collagen encapsulation systems, soy protein films, probiotic growth optimization, and pathogen detection in vegetables. Notable awards include the Ralph E Powe Distinguished Research Award Finalist and 10-year service recognition at Mississippi State University. Scientific appointments include IFT Review Panelist and Journal of Antioxidants Guest Editor Extensive invited speaker at global institutions and conferences

• Industrial Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Bio-based Products
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Oğuz Büyükkileci serves as a faculty member in the Department of Food Engineering, specializing in industrial biotechnology and sustainable valorization of agricultural byproducts. His research bridges microbiology, biochemical engineering, and food science to develop value-added products from waste streams. His primary research focuses on bio-based product development through microbial and enzymatic processes, particularly targeting agro-food waste valorization for prebiotics, bioactive compounds, and bioenergy. Key methodologies include organosolv pretreatment, autohydrolysis, and fermentation optimization using strains like Aureobasidium pullulans and Actinobacillus succinogenes . Current work emphasizes colon-targeted drug delivery systems using xylan-chitosan composites and gut microbiome interactions with dietary fibers. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on lignocellulosic biomass conversion , with 80% addressing waste valorization from hazelnut, corncob, and walnut shells. The research demonstrates strong translational potential in nutraceuticals (65% of articles), sustainable packaging (20%), and bioenergy (15%), characterized by interdisciplinary approaches combining chemical engineering, microbiology, and materials science. Prof. Büyükkileci actively supervises doctoral and master's research, with 13 documented graduate students focusing on waste-to-value conversion technologies. His funded projects include: TÜBİTAK 1001 grant (2021-2024) for deep eutectic solvent-based xylooligosaccharide production TÜBİTAK 1002 project (2018-2019) as Principal Investigator for organosolv pretreatment optimization Multidisciplinary collaborations on pectin extraction and phytochemical analysis His laboratory work integrates bioprocess engineering with gut microbiome studies, maintaining active partnerships through COST Action FP1306 for lignocellulosic biomass valorization.

• Enzyme discovery
• Carbohydrate-active enzymes
• Lignin-carbohydrate complex degradation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Seveso is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Industrial and Materials Science, specializing in carbohydrate-active enzymes and lignin-carbohydrate complex degradation. Their work focuses on enzyme discovery and structural-functional analysis, particularly in microbial systems for biomass conversion. Research highlights include: 2024: Discovery of CE15 enzymes in Bacteroidota involved in pectin-lignin bond cleavage 2023: Functional analysis of AA5 alcohol oxidase with CE3 domain fusion 2022: Structural studies on lignin-carbohydrate complex-targeting enzymes Publications cover carbohydrate chemistry, enzyme engineering, and microbial metabolism, with collaborations at Novo Nordisk Foundation and Interreg-funded projects. Research involves 2019-2024 projects on enzymatic plant biomass breakdown mechanisms.

• Food Engineering
• Packaging Materials
• Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Deniz Turan-Kunter is an Assistant Professor in Food Quality and Design at Wageningen University & Research. She holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, with a postdoctoral focus on digital twin applications for fresh produce cold chains. Her research bridges food packaging, smart supply chains, and sustainability, addressing food waste reduction through innovative materials and data-driven models. She leads projects on ventilated packaging design for strawberries and physics-based digital twins for refrigerated logistics. Education: B.Sc. (Distinction) and Ph.D. in Food Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2010 and 2015). Her Ph.D. work on thermosensitive polymers earned the TUBITAK grant and Nestlé Young Scientist Award. She specializes in macromolecular chemistry, machine learning, and sustainable packaging solutions. Research Interests: Food packaging materials, digital twin technology, cold chain optimization, and strawberry quality preservation. She explores machine learning for predictive analytics in food systems and edible coatings from coffee by-products. Scientific Contributions: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles, including work on hygrothermal modeling, ventilated packaging, and smart materials. Key projects include optimizing refrigerated container shipments and developing edible coatings from cascara. Teaching: Coordinates MSc thesis and internship supervision in Food Quality and Design, including courses like Food Data Science and Packaging Design. She integrates industry-relevant challenges into academic training. Labs/Teams: Active in Wageningen’s Food Quality and Design division, collaborating on digital twin applications and sustainable packaging innovations.