Muez Berhe Gebremedhin | Food Security

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Dr Muez Berhe  Gebremedhin: Leading Researcher in Food Security
Associate researcher at  Oil Crop Research Institute, China

🌱🔬 Dr. Muez Berhe G/medhin is a seasoned Plant Breeder and Seed Scientist from Ethiopia, born on September 11th, 1980. With a PhD in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems from Mekelle University, his academic journey also includes a Master’s in Biology from Bahir Dar University and a Bachelor’s in Biology minor Chemistry.

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🎓 Education:

PhD: Plant Breeding and Seed System, Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2016-2023).Master: Biology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar (2006-2008).Bachelor: Biology minor Chemistry, Bahir Dar University (2000-2003).HSSS: Humera Senior Secondary School (1997-1999)

💼Professional Experience:

PhD Candidate: Plant Breeding and Seed, Mekelle University (2016-2023).Plant Protection/Entomology Researcher: Humera Agricultural Research Centre (2008-2016).Post-harvest and Storage Pest Management Specialist: Humera Agricultural Research Centre (2016-Present).Teacher: Humera Preparatory School (Full-time), Greenwich College (Part-time)

👨‍🏫 Work Activities:
  • Conducting research to improve sesame value chain and promote new technologies.
  • Collaborating with Wageningen University & Research for sustainable sesame production.

Muez Berhe is a dedicated Plant Breeder and Seed Scientist contributing to the growth of the sesame sector, improving farmer income, and promoting sustainable agriculture. 🌱🔍

Research Focus 🌾🔬

Muez Berhe’s research encompasses a diverse range of agricultural studies, prominently focusing on the impact of storage technologies on insect pests, post-harvest losses, and seed quality in crops like chickpea and sesame. His investigations delve into insect population density, species composition, and associated losses in chickpea seeds, as well as the effects of storage duration and technologies on pest infestations in sesame seeds. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of the genome of Sesamum indicum and the biology of pests affecting sesame fields. Berhe’s work bridges genetics, agronomy, and post-harvest management for sustainable crop production. 🌱👨‍🔬

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Kumudhini Akasapu | Food Processing

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🌞 Mrs Kumudhini Akasapu: Leading Researcher in Food Processing
PhD Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India 🎉

🏆Mrs. Kumudhini Akasapu stands as a leading researcher in Food Processing, currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India. Her recent achievement includes winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW, a testament to her dedication, innovative research, and significant scholarly contributions. 🌞

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A highly motivated Ph.D. Research Scholar with passion and interest towards research and development, I want to use my knowledge and skills to pursue my career in Industrial R&D. I am interested to work in various domains that include but not limited to Food Processing, Fortification, Preservation, Food Product Development and Sensory Analysis.

Education: 🎓

Ph.D. (School of Agro and Rural Technology) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 9.25 2019-Present M.Tech (Food Engineering and Technology) Tezpur University, Assam 9.40 2017- 2019 B. Tech (Food Processing and Engineering) Karunya University, Coimbatore 8.01 2013- 2017.

Work Experience: 🛰️

Editorial Assistant in Books:“Conservation of Biodiversity in theNorth Eastern States ofIndia” and “Agro and Food Processing Technologies”. • Teaching Assistant for Research methodology Course (12 months). • Coordinating seminars, conferences and workshops

Award and Recognitions: 👨‍🏫

Receiver of Japan Student Services Organization fellowship as a Sandwich Program student at Gifu University, Japan. • Received Best Oral Presentation award in the 5th International Symposium on Processing of Food, Vegetables and Fruits (ISPFVF 2023), 22-23 June 2023, organized by University of Nottingham, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. • Awardee of the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (August 2020 to July 2023) under the PMRF scheme. • Achieved university gold medal for securing 1st rank in M.Tech at Tezpur University. • Qualified 2nd Junior Analyst Examination,GATE andUGCNET for Lectureship in the year 2018.

Research Focus: 💡

Mrs. Kumudhini Akasapu’s research focus lies in the innovative realm of Food Processing, particularly in two distinctive categories. Firstly, she explores an avant-garde approach for iron fortification of rice using cold plasma—a cutting-edge technique that holds promise for enhancing the nutritional profile of a staple food. Secondly, her expertise extends to the Efficacy of the score deviation method, where she pioneers a novel sensory evaluation technique. This method, applied to identify optimal mixed vegetable soup formulations, showcases her commitment to advancing not only nutritional aspects but also sensory experiences in the realm of food innovation. Mrs. Akasapu’s work exemplifies a multidimensional approach to research in the field of Food Processing.

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