Pouya Farshbaf Aghajani | Food Chemistry and Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Pouya Farshbaf Aghajani | Food Chemistry and Engineering | Editorial Board Member

University of Tehran | Iran

Pouya Farshbaf Aghajani is a highly accomplished food engineer whose academic journey spans advanced studies in food science at the University of Tehran and a foundational background in biosystem engineering from the University of Tabriz. He has consistently excelled in his education, earning top ranks and securing competitive scholarships while completing rigorous research on ultrasound-assisted cultivation, sustainable extraction methods, and innovative approaches in food quality enhancement. His professional experience includes teaching and mentoring within the Scientific Research Association at the University of Tehran, evaluating scholarly work as a certified reviewer for reputable journals, and managing editorial responsibilities as an assistant editor-in-chief, all of which highlight his commitment to scientific accuracy and academic development. Pouya’s research interests integrate energy-efficient processing, advanced ultrasound applications, food safety technologies, and artificial intelligence, supported by strong technical proficiency in laboratory instrumentation, engineering software, and analytical tools, alongside excellent communication and teamwork skills. His achievements have been recognized through multiple academic honors that reflect his dedication and leadership in the field. Overall, Pouya stands out as a promising food engineering specialist whose innovative mindset, teaching contributions, and sustainable research vision position him as an impactful scholar with strong potential for continued advancement in scientific and professional arenas.

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Featured Publications

Aghajani, P. F., Firouz, M. S., & Bohlol, P. (2024). Revolutionizing mushroom identification: Improving efficiency with ultrasound-assisted frozen sample analysis and deep learning techniques. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 15, 100946.

Chamgordani, P. A., Firouz, M. S., Omid, M., Hadidi, N., & Aghajani, P. F. (2024). Dual-stage ultrasound in deep frying of potato chips: Effects on the oil absorption and the quality of fried chips. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 103, 106779.

Aghajani, P. F., Firouz, M. S., & Chamgordani, P. A. (2023). The improvement of freezing time and functional quality of frozen mushrooms by application of probe-type power ultrasound. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 100, 106637.

 

 

Amani Turki Alsufyani | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Amani Turki Alsufyani | Food safety | Best Researcher Award

Saudi Food and Drug Authority | Saudi Arabia

Amani Turki Alsufyani is a Saudi researcher and senior expert in antimicrobial resistance and food safety, with a strong focus on advancing One Health initiatives and public health protection. She holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of British Columbia, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Education from Umm Al-Qura University. Her professional career has centered on antimicrobial resistance research at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, where she contributes expertise in phenotypic and genotypic resistance testing, quality systems, and laboratory accreditation. She has extensive training in ISO standards, quality assurance, laboratory safety, and next-generation sequencing, with proficiency in Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms. Her research interests include antimicrobial resistance surveillance, foodborne pathogen detection, genomic epidemiology, and bioinformatics applications. She is skilled in microbial culture, DNA extraction, statistical analysis, and data interpretation using computational tools such as R, Python, and Linux. Recognized through national and institutional awards, including excellence distinctions and key contributions to ISO accreditation achievements, she has also been a scholarship recipient for academic excellence. With publications on Salmonella genomics, antimicrobial resistance, and biocide activity, she has presented internationally and mentored future researchers. In conclusion, Amani Alsufyani demonstrates leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to research innovation, education, and public health impact.

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