Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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 πŸŽ“

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. πŸ“˜

Experience πŸ§ͺ

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. πŸš€

Awards and Honors πŸ†

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. πŸ₯‡

Research Focus πŸ”¬

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

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

 

Lulu Zhang | Food Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lulu Zhang | Food Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lulu Zhang, Henan University of Technology, China

Lecturer at the College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Dr. Lulu Zhang obtained her Ph.D. in Food Science from Huazhong Agricultural University in 2020. Her research focuses on microbial fermentation, flavor chemistry, and the biosynthesis of natural flavor compounds, including limonene, Ξ±-terpineol, and perillyl alcohol. She has led several notable projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Dr. Zhang’s work has been recognized with the Second Prize of Science and Technology Achievement Award from the Henan Provincial Department of Education and the Cultivation Programme for Young Backbone Teachers. πŸ“šπŸŒ±

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πŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Lulu Zhang earned her Ph.D. in Food Science from Huazhong Agricultural University (2015-2020). She completed her undergraduate studies in Food Quality and Safety at Shanxi Agricultural University (2011-2015).

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Since January 2021, Dr. Zhang has been a lecturer at the College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology.

Research Focus

Dr. Lulu Zhang specializes in microbial fermentation, flavor chemistry, and the biosynthesis of natural flavor compounds. Her research focuses on transforming low-value products into high-value ones through de novo synthesis, enzymatic conversion, and microbial transformation. She has extensively studied the biosynthesis and biological activities of compounds like limonene, Ξ±-terpineol, carveol, carvone, and nootkatone. Dr. Zhang’s work aims to meet the needs of the fragrance and flavor industry by exploring molecular mechanisms and optimizing biotransformation processes. Her notable contributions include research on monoterpenes and the bioactive properties of essential oils. 🌿πŸ§ͺπŸ”

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Molecular pharmacology and therapeutic advances of monoterpene perillyl alcohol” – Zhang, L., Wang, G., Li, Z., … Li, Z., Li, H. (2024), Phytomedicine, 0 citations. 🌿πŸ§ͺ
  • “Characteristics of whole wheat steamed bread production by two-stage fermentation procedure with Jiaozi as starter” – Li, Z., Liu, T., Zhang, L. (2024), Journal of Cereal Science, 0 citations. πŸžπŸ”¬
  • “Heterologous expression and characterization of the carveol dehydrogenase from Klebsiella sp. O852” – Li, Z., Wang, W., Wang, G., … Zhang, L., Yang, J. (2024), Molecular Catalysis, 0 citations. 🧫🧬
  • “Improved properties of dough fermented with rice wine prepared by mixed Saccharomycopsis fibuligera SF7 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae SC1” – Li, Z., Liu, T., Zhang, T., Zhang, L. (2024), Food Science and Biotechnology, 0 citations. 🍚🍷
  • “Isolation, purification, and mass spectrometry identification of the enzyme involved in citrus flavor (+)-valencene biotransformation to (+)-nootkatone by Yarrowia lipolytica” – Li, X., Ren, J.-N., Fan, G., Zhang, L.-L., Pan, S.-Y. (2023), Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 0 citations. 🍊πŸ§ͺ
  • “Recent updates on bioactive properties of Ξ±-terpineol” – Chen, Y., Zhang, L.-L., Wang, W., Wang, G. (2023), Journal of Essential Oil Research, 9 citations. 🌿🧬
  • “Differential proteomic analysis of citrus flavor (+)-valencene biotransformation to (+)-nootkatone by Yarrowia lipolytica” – Li, X., An, Q., Qu, S.-S., … Zhang, L.-L., Pan, S.-Y. (2022), International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2 citations. πŸ§«πŸ”¬
  • “Separation and purification of nootkatone from fermentation broth of Yarrowia lipolytica with high-speed counter-current chromatography” – Li, X., Ren, J.-N., Fan, G., … Zhang, L.-L., Pan, S.-Y. (2022), Journal of Food Science and Technology, 3 citations. πŸ§ͺ🧬
  • “Characterization of scalded dough and its impact on the growth of mixed yeasts originating from Jiaozi” – Li, H., Dai, F., Zhang, L., Li, Z. (2022), Food Bioscience, 6 citations. 🍞🧫
  • “Genomic and transcriptomic analysis screening key genes for (+)-valencene biotransformation to (+)-nootkatone in Yarrowia lipolytica” – Li, X., Ren, J.-N., Fan, G., … Zhang, L.-L., Pan, S.-Y. (2022), Microbiological Research, 3 citations. πŸ§¬πŸ”