Ileana Pereda Reyes | Biochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ileana Pereda Reyes | Biochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Thecnological University of Havana José Antonio Echeverría  | Cuba

Prof. Dr. Ileana Pereda Reyes is a leading Cuban researcher and Research Director at the Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría.” Her work centers on environmental biotechnology, anaerobic digestion, and sustainable waste-to-energy systems, emphasizing the conversion of agro-industrial and biodegradable waste into renewable energy sources. With over 60 scientific works, 866 citations, and an h-index of 13, she has made notable contributions to optimizing biogas production, methane yield kinetics, and wastewater treatment processes. Her publications in esteemed journals such as Water, Fermentation, and Waste Management showcase her expertise in biomethane modeling, process kinetics, and bioresource valorization.

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Featured Publications

  • Pagés-Díaz, J., Pereda-Reyes, I., Taherzadeh, M. J., Sárvári-Horváth, I., & Lundin, M. (2014). Anaerobic co-digestion of solid slaughterhouse wastes with agro-residues: Synergistic and antagonistic interactions determined in batch digestion assays. Chemical Engineering Journal, 245, 89–98.

  • Díaz, J. P., Reyes, I. P., Lundin, M., & Horváth, I. S. (2011). Co-digestion of different waste mixtures from agro-industrial activities: Kinetic evaluation and synergistic effects. Bioresource Technology, 102(23), 10834–10840.

  • González, L. M. L., Reyes, I. P., & Romero, O. R. (2017). Anaerobic co-digestion of sugarcane press mud with vinasse on methane yield. Waste Management, 68, 139–145.

  • Contreras, L. M., Schelle, H., Sebrango, C., & Pereda-Reyes, I. (2012). Methane potential and biodegradability of rice straw, rice husk and rice residues from the drying process. Water Science and Technology, 65(6), 1142–1149.

  • González, L. M. L., Reyes, I. P., Dewulf, J., Budde, J., Heiermann, M., & Vervaeren, H. (2014). Effect of liquid hot water pre-treatment on sugarcane press mud methane yield. Bioresource Technology, 169, 284–290.

Asha Chaubey | Fermentation Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Asha Chaubey | Fermentation Technology | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine  | India

Dr. Asha Chaubey is a distinguished researcher at the Indian Institute of Integrated Medicine, Jammu, India, recognized for her impactful contributions in biotechnology, microbial enzymology, natural product chemistry, and biosensor development. She has authored 69 publications with over 4,460 citations and an h-index of 24, reflecting significant influence in her field. Her research encompasses microbial enzyme production and purification, including therapeutic enzymes such as L-asparaginase and serratiopeptidase, and the discovery of bioactive compounds from Himalayan Streptomyces. Dr. Asha Chaubey also pioneers in microfluidic-based nucleic acid detection platforms and miniaturized electrophoresis techniques, demonstrating innovation in molecular diagnostics. Her work spans plant molecular biology, with studies on G-protein-mediated stress and nutrient signaling, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach bridging microbiology, biotechnology, and applied molecular research. With extensive collaborations and high-impact outputs, her contributions advance both fundamental understanding and practical applications in fermentation, bioprocessing, and biosensor technology.

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Featured Publications

  • Chaubey, A., et al. (2025). Production, purification and in vitro anticancer efficiency of L-asparaginase obtained from bacterial isolate of black gram rhizospheric soil sample of J&K. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry.

  • Chaubey, A., et al. (2025). Portable, quantitative, real-time isothermal nucleic acid amplification test using microfluidic device-coupled UV-LED photodiode detector. Biosensors and Bioelectronics.

  • Chaubey, A., et al. (2025). (3R)-obscurolide A: A new obscurolide from Streptomyces chartreusis SA-7 isolated from soil of the North Western Himalayas. Natural Product Research.

  • Chaubey, A., et al. (2024). Miniaturized electrophoresis: An integrated microfluidic cartridge with functionalized hydrogel-assisted LAMP for sample-to-answer analysis of nucleic acid. Biomicrofluidics.

  • Chaubey, A., et al. (2024). Pea G-protein γ subunits: Unlocking their potential in physiological stress and mycorrhizal mediated nutrient sensing. Current Plant Biology.

 

Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir, Jiangsu University, China

Dr. Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir is a distinguished food scientist specializing in nanoliposome technology, functional foods, and bioactive compound delivery. He has published 47 SCI articles, contributing to advancing controlled-release systems and bioavailability studies. With an h-index of 26 and over 3,900 citations, his impactful research has earned him prestigious awards, including the Jiangsu Provincial Excellent Postdoctoral Award. As a Principal Investigator, he secured competitive research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Dr. Shishir has served as a Guest Editor for reputed journals and as an invited reviewer for over 15 international journals. His interdisciplinary research combines nanotechnology, functional foods, and gut microbiome modulation, making significant contributions to the scientific community. 🌿

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Education 🎓

Dr. Shishir earned his PhD in Food Science from Zhejiang University, China (2016–2020), where he developed nanoliposome systems for controlled-release delivery of flavonoids, publishing eight first-authored articles. He completed his MSc in Food Engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (2013–2016), focusing on spray-drying techniques to optimize the shelf-life and nutrient retention of pink guava powder, resulting in three first-authored publications. His academic journey began with a BSc in Food and Process Engineering from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Bangladesh (2007–2011). Throughout his academic career, he has contributed to cutting-edge research on functional food formulation, advanced encapsulation technologies, and sustainable food systems. 📘

Experience 🧪

Dr. Shishir is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Jiangsu University, China (2023–present), pioneering nanoliposome-embedded hydrogel beads and chitosan-starch complexes for bioactive delivery. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Shenzhen University (2020–2022), fabricating nanofiber solosome carriers to combat gut microbiota dysbiosis and colitis. His early career includes a role as a Research Assistant at Universiti Putra Malaysia (2015–2016), where he worked on smart packaging solutions. His dedication to research excellence has led him to mentor postgraduate students, secure national research grants, and publish influential articles in top-tier journals. 🚀

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Shishir’s accolades include the prestigious Jiangsu Provincial Excellent Postdoctoral Award (2023), valued at 300,000 CNY. He was a recipient of the Chinese Government Scholarship (2016–2020) for his doctoral studies and earned the Special Graduate Research Assistance (SGRA) from Universiti Putra Malaysia for his MSc. He also received the Best Presenter Award at the International Postgraduate Conference on Chemical and Material Engineering (IPCCME 2015). These honors reflect his excellence in academic achievement, research leadership, and significant contributions to the field of food science. 🥇

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Shishir’s research revolves around nano- and micro-encapsulation, enhancing the bioavailability of bioactive compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols. He has developed novel nanoliposome carriers, hydrogel beads, and complex coacervates for gastrointestinal-targeted delivery. His work also explores gut microbiota modulation, using nanofiber solosomes to combat inflammatory diseases. Additionally, his expertise extends to functional food formulation, simulated gastrointestinal digestion, and controlled release mechanisms. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he aims to bridge the gap between food engineering and medical sciences for the development of nutraceuticals and functional foods. 🌿

Publication Top Notes

📘 Advances in micro and nano-encapsulation of bioactive compounds using biopolymer and lipid-based transporters — Cited by 636 — 2018
📘 Trends of spray drying: A critical review on drying of fruit and vegetable juices — Cited by 559 — 2017
📘 Micro and nano encapsulation, retention and controlled release of flavor and aroma compounds: A critical review — Cited by 430 — 2019
📘 Dietary polyphenols to combat the metabolic diseases via altering gut microbiota — Cited by 267 — 2019
📘 Jujube fruit: A potential nutritious fruit for the development of functional food products — Cited by 232 — 2020
📘 Liposomal delivery of natural product: A promising approach in health research — Cited by 163 — 2019
📘 Effect of pre-treatment and different drying methods on the physicochemical properties of Carica papaya L. leaf powder — Cited by 137 — 2019
📘 Optimization of spray drying parameters for pink guava powder using RSM — Cited by 136 — 2016
📘 Cold plasma: An emerging pretreatment technology for the drying of jujube slices — Cited by 135 — 2021
📘 Pectin-chitosan conjugated nanoliposome as a promising delivery system for neohesperidin — Cited by 129 — 2019
📘 Physical properties of spray-dried pink guava (Psidium guajava) powder — Cited by 124 — 2014
📘 Cold plasma pretreatment–A novel approach to improve the hot air drying characteristics of shiitake mushroom — Cited by 91 — 2020
📘 Production, stability, and application of micro-and nanoemulsion in food production and processing — Cited by 75 — 2016
📘 Effect of packaging materials and storage temperature on pink guava powder properties — Cited by 71 — 2017
📘 Surface decoration of neohesperidin-loaded nanoliposome using chitosan and pectin for stability — Cited by 55 — 2020
📘 Effect of cold plasma pretreated hot-air drying on shiitake mushroom properties — Cited by 54 — 2021
📘 Colonic delivery of pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside using pectin-chitosan-nanoliposome — Cited by 52 — 2020