Monica Rubilar | Food science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Monica Rubilar | Food science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Monica Rubilar, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile

Dr. Monica Rubilar is a Food Engineer with a Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She is currently the Academic Secretary of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of La Frontera (UFRO), Chile. With expertise in agro-food waste valorization, food biotechnology, and encapsulation technology, her research focuses on developing bioproducts and innovative food processes. Dr. Rubilar has received several awards, including the Henri Nestlé Award (2012). She has led numerous research projects and has international collaborations in Canada and Argentina. 🌱🍽️🔬🧬

Publication Profile

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Academic Background 🎓🌍

Dr. Monica Rubilar holds a degree in Food Engineering from the University of La Frontera (UFRO), Temuco, Chile, earned in 1997, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences from the same institution in 1996. She completed her Doctorate in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain, in 2004. With an extensive academic background, Dr. Rubilar has contributed to the fields of food biotechnology, agro-food waste valorization, and encapsulation technology, helping advance innovation in food production and sustainability. 🌱🔬

Research Focus 🔬🌱

Dr. Monica Rubilar’s research primarily focuses on food science, bioprocesses, and the development of functional ingredients. She explores the use of plant-based gels, hydrogels, oleogels, and microencapsulation techniques for various applications, including nutraceuticals and functional food delivery. Her studies also examine the mechanical properties of these materials and their potential to replace traditional fat sources in food products. Furthermore, Dr. Rubilar investigates sustainable practices in food engineering and environmental aspects of food processing, contributing to advancements in bioengineering and the development of healthier food products. 🌿🍽️

 

Awards and Recognition 🏅

Dr. Rubilar’s dedication to research and teaching has been recognized with multiple accolades, including distinctions for teaching excellence at the University of La Frontera and a Henri Nestlé Prize for her work in food technology. These awards highlight her outstanding contributions to the field.

Publication Top Notes

  • “Evaluation of Mixing Temperature in the Preparation of Plant-Based Bigels” (2024) – 0 citations 🔬🍃
  • “Pectin–Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Delivery of Functional Food Ingredients” (2024) – 2 citations 🍽️💡
  • “Mechanical properties of wax-oleogels: Assessing their potential to mimic commercial margarine functionality under small and large deformations” (2024) – 2 citations 🧈🔬
  • “R-phycoerythrin alginate/shellac beads by external gelation: Process optimization and the effects of gastrointestinal digestion for nutraceutical applications” (2024) – 3 citations 🧪🍃
  • “Impact of cooling rate and shear flow on crystallization and mechanical properties of wax-crystal networks” (2023) – 5 citations 🧊💪
  • “Fat replacers based on oleogelation of beeswax/shellac wax and healthy vegetable oils” (2023) – 7 citations 🌱🧴
  • “A sequential recovery extraction and biological activity of water-soluble sulfated polysaccharides from the polar red macroalgae Sarcopeltis skottsbergii” (2023) – 10 citations 🌊🍀
  • “Structuring of oils with high PUFA content: Evaluation of the formulation conditions on the oxidative stability and structural properties of ethylcellulose oleogels” (2023) – 20 citations 🌿💧
  • “Forward osmosis, reverse osmosis, and distillation membranes evaluation for ethanol extraction in osmotic and thermic equilibrium” (2023) – 4 citations 💧🔬
  • “Microencapsulation of Piscirickettsia salmonis Antigens for Fish Oral Immunization: Optimization and Stability Studies” (2022) – 1 citation 🐟🧬

Conclusion 📜

Dr. Monica Rubilar’s exceptional academic background, extensive research experience, leadership roles in academia, and numerous awards and recognitions make her a strong contender for the “Research for Best Researcher Award.” Her ongoing contributions to food science, environmental sustainability, and bioprocessing position her as a distinguished researcher in her field.

 

 

 

 

Ahmad Imani | food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Ahmad Imani | food Science | Best Researcher Award

Scientific staff, Urmia University, Iran

Dr. Ahmad Imani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fishery at Urmia University. He holds a PhD in Fisheries Sciences from the University of Tehran. His research focuses on aquaculture, particularly on improving fish health and growth through dietary supplements and environmental management. Dr. Imani has published extensively in leading scientific journals and is known for his contributions to the understanding of fish physiology and aquaculture practices.

Profile

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Education 🎓

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Imani holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Sciences from the University of Tehran, completed between 2007 and 2012. He also earned his MSc in Fisheries Sciences from the same institution, graduating in 2007. His academic journey began with a BSc in Fisheries Sciences, which he obtained from the University of Tehran in 2004. Dr. Imani’s educational background highlights a strong and focused expertise in fisheries sciences, reflecting a deep commitment to the field through both his studies and subsequent professional achievements.

Experience 💼

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Imani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fishery at Urmia University, Iran.

Research Interests 🔬

Aquaculture and Fish Nutrition: Exploring best practices and innovations in the breeding and feeding of fish in controlled environments.

Dietary Supplements and Their Effects on Fish Health: Investigating how various supplements influence the well-being and development of aquatic species.

Environmental Management in Aquaculture Systems: Focusing on sustainable practices and technologies to optimize aquaculture operations while minimizing environmental impact.

The Impact of Dietary and Environmental Factors on Fish Growth and Immunity: Analyzing how different diet compositions and environmental conditions affect fish growth rates and immune responses.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Imani has received recognition for his significant contributions to the field of aquaculture, though specific awards are not listed.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Ghafarifarsani, H., Kachuei, R. & Imani, A., 2021 – Dietary supplementation of garden thyme essential oil ameliorated the deteriorative effects of aflatoxin B1 on growth performance and intestinal inflammatory status of rainbow trout. Aquaculture, 531, p.735928. link

Vafaei, M., Naseri, M., Abedi, E., Babaei, S.S., Imani, A. & Torri, L., 2020 – Principal component analysis of time-related changes of some essential mineral contents of canned silver carp in different filling media. Biological Trace Element Research. link

Valizadeh, S., Naseri, M., Babaei, S., Hosseini, S.M.H. & Imani, A., 2019 – Development of bioactive composite films from chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose using glutaraldehyde, cinnamon essential oil and oleic acid. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. link

Tarkhani, R., Imani, A., Hoseinifar, S.H., Moghanlou, K.S. & Manaffar, R., 2020 – The effects of host-associated Enterococcus faecium CGMCC1.2136 on serum immune parameters, digestive enzymes activity and growth performance of Caspian roach fingerlings. Aquaculture. link

Ghasemi, N., Imani, A., Noori, F. & Shahrooz, R., 2020 – Ontogeny of digestive tract of Stellate sturgeon from hatching to juvenile stage: Digestive enzymes activity, stomach and proximal intestine. Aquaculture. link