Amparo Gamero | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Amparo Gamero | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

University of Valencia | Spain

Prof. Dr. Amparo Gamero is a distinguished researcher and full professor at the Universitat de València, Spain, in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology, and Legal Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, holding a full-time civil servant position since November 2022. She also serves as a collaborating professor at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya for the Master’s programs in Nutrition and Health and Food in Physical Activity and Sport. Prof. Dr. Amparo Gamero has an extensive research career spanning over 18 years, including postdoctoral research through the Marie Curie Program at NIZO Food Research B.V. Her research focuses on food science, nutrition, biotechnology, fermented plant-based beverages, bioaccessibility of phytochemicals, antioxidant capacity, probiotic viability, and Mediterranean lifestyle adherence. She has authored 59 publications cited 1,016 times, with an h-index of 18, reflecting her significant impact in the field. Prof. Dr. Amparo Gamero integrates high-quality research with teaching and management, collaborating with over 176 international co-authors, establishing her as a leading expert in nutritional science and public health.

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Featured Publications

  • Tronchoni, J., Gamero, A., Arroyo-López, F. N., Barrio, E., & Querol, A. (2009). Differences in the glucose and fructose consumption profiles in diverse Saccharomyces wine species and their hybrids during grape juice fermentation. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 134(3), 237–243.

  • Gamero, A., Quintilla, R., Groenewald, M., Alkema, W., Boekhout, T., … (2016). High-throughput screening of a large collection of non-conventional yeasts reveals their potential for aroma formation in food fermentation. Food Microbiology, 60, 147–159.

  • Gamero, A., Tronchoni, J., Querol, A., & Belloch, C. (2013). Production of aroma compounds by cryotolerant Saccharomyces species and hybrids at low and moderate fermentation temperatures. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 114(5), 1405–1414.

  • Stribny, J., Gamero, A., Pérez-Torrado, R., & Querol, A. (2015). Saccharomyces kudriavzevii and Saccharomyces uvarum differ from Saccharomyces cerevisiae during the production of aroma-active higher alcohols and acetate esters using their … International Journal of Food Microbiology, 205, 41–46.

  • Gamero, A., Manzanares, P., Querol, A., & Belloch, C. (2011). Monoterpene alcohols release and bioconversion by Saccharomyces species and hybrids. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 145(1), 92–97.

Rahim Khan | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rahim Khan | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rahim Khan, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr. Rahim Khan is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Food Science at Universiti Putra Malaysia with expertise in Functional Foods, Mycology, and Food Microbiology 🍽️🧫. He has led significant projects, including mycoprotein production and aflatoxin biocontrol 🌱. Dr. Khan earned his PhD in Food Science (2021) and holds two MSc degrees, one in Crop Improvement from the University of Nottingham 🌾 and another in Botany from the University of Peshawar 🌿. He has published extensively, including studies on mycotoxins and biocontrol strategies 📚. He is proficient in metagenomics sequencing, chromatographic analysis, and molecular characterization 🔬.

 

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Education 🎓

Dr. Khan holds a PhD in Food Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2021) and has completed a Postdoctoral tenure at the same institution. His earlier academic achievements include an MSc in Crop Improvement from the University of Nottingham (2010) and an MSc in Botany from the University of Peshawar (2005), highlighting his solid foundation in biological and agricultural sciences.

Work Experience 👨‍🏫

Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universiti Putra Malaysia (2022-2023), Dr. Khan has led research projects on mycoprotein production using Fusarium venenatum and on the biocontrol of aflatoxins using Aspergillus flavus. His previous experience as a Senior Lecturer of Biology at Qurtuba University further adds to his credibility in academic teaching and supervision.

Research Projects 🔬

Dr. Khan’s completed research projects include notable contributions to mycoprotein production and the characterization of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus, both of which are vital to food safety and innovation in food science.

Awards and Certifications 🏆

Dr. Khan has earned multiple certifications in precision fermentation, PFAS methods development, and laboratory quality control, all demonstrating his ongoing commitment to professional development. His editorial board membership in the International Journal of Nutrition and Food Science further highlights his leadership in the field.

 

Conclusion 💡

Dr. Rahim Khan’s deep involvement in cutting-edge food science research, demonstrated by his significant publications, research leadership, and academic contributions, make him a compelling nominee for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work on mycoprotein production and aflatoxin biocontrol has important applications in both academic and industrial settings, ensuring his research’s relevance and impact.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Mycotoxins in Food: Occurrence, Health Implications, and Control Strategies – A Comprehensive Review (1 Citation) – Toxicon, 2024 📅
  • Exploring the Biochemical and Nutra-Pharmaceutical Prospects of Some Thymus Species – A Review (0 Citations) – Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2024 📅
  • A Comprehensive Review of Mycotoxins: Toxicology, Detection, and Effective Mitigation Approaches (4 Citations) – Heliyon, 2024 📅
  • Functional Food and Nutra-Pharmaceutical Potential of Goldenberry (0 Citations) – Handbook of Goldenberry, 2024 📅
  • Mycoprotein as a Meat Substitute: Production, Functional Properties, and Current Challenges – A Review (5 Citations) – International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024 📅
  • Aflatoxin Biosynthesis, Genetic Regulation, Toxicity, and Control Strategies: A Review (41 Citations) – Journal of Fungi, 2021 📅
  • Chromatographic Analysis of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Malaysian Sweet Corn (6 Citations) – Separations, 2021 📅
  • Co-Inoculation of Aflatoxigenic and Non-Aflatoxigenic Strains of Aspergillus flavus to Assess the Efficacy of Non-Aflatoxigenic Strains in Growth Inhibition and Aflatoxin B1 Reduction (9 Citations) – Agriculture, 2021 📅
  • Biocontrol of Aflatoxins Using Non-Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus: A Literature Review (40 Citations) – Journal of Fungi, 2021 📅
  • Morphological Characterization and Determination of Aflatoxigenic and Non-Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Sweet Corn Kernels and Soil in Malaysia (24 Citations) – Agriculture, 2020 📅