Michael Kontominas | Food Analysis | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr Michael Kontominas | Food Analysis | Excellence in Research

Professor at  University of Ioannina, Greece

Michael G. Kontominas is a distinguished figure in the field of Food Chemistry and Technology. He graduated from the University of Athens, Greece in Chemistry in 1975 and obtained his Ph.D. in Food Science, specializing in Food Chemistry, from Rutgers the State University, USA in 1979.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📍 Education:

Chemistry graduate, University of Athens, Greece (March/1975). Ph.D. in Food Science (Food Chemistry concentration), Rutgers the State University, USA (1979)

👨‍🏫 Academic Positions:

Full Professor of Food Chemistry and Technology, University of Ioannina, Greece (1997-present). Visiting scholar at Rutgers University, Michigan State University, Fraunhofer Institute for Food Processing and Packaging

💼 Professional Achievements:

  • Materialized numerous national and international research projects
  • Editor of 3 international journals
  • Supervised 21 Ph.D. and 60 MSc. theses
  • Holder of three patents
  • Technical consultant to the Greek Food and Packaging industry

🏆 Awards:

  • 1st prize winner in national and European contest ‘Ecotrophilia 2011’
  • Developed Eco-friendly food product commercialized as D’AVERO

🔬 Research Focus: Food Analysis

  • Specializes in Food Analysis with a focus on ensuring food safety and quality.

This summary encapsulates the distinguished career and significant contributions of Prof. M.G. Kontominas, particularly highlighting his expertise in Food Analysis.

Citations:

  • Citations: 11,560
  • Documents: 263
  • h-index: 61

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Geographical and botanical differentiation of Mediterranean prickly pear using specific chemical markers
    • Authors: Louppis, A.P., Constantinou, M.S., Kontominas, M.G., Blando, F., Stamatakos, G.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2023, 119, 105219
    • Citations: 5
  2. Volatile aroma compounds of distilled “tsipouro” spirits: effect of distillation technique
    • Authors: Kokoti, K., Kosma, I.S., Tataridis, P., Badeka, A.V., Kontominas, M.G.
    • Journal: European Food Research and Technology, 2023, 249(5), pp. 1173–1185
    • Citations: 3
  3. Catalysis and Inhibition of Transesterification of Rapeseed Oil over MgO–CaO
    • Authors: Margellou, A.G., Koutsouki, A.A., Petrakis, D.E., Kontominas, M.G., Pomonis, P.J.
    • Journal: Bioenergy Research, 2023, 16(1), pp. 528–538
    • Citations: 1
  4. Characterization and Differentiation of Fresh Orange Juice Variety Based on Conventional Physicochemical Parameters, Flavonoids, and Volatile Compounds Using Chemometrics
    • Authors: Vavoura, M.V., Karabagias, I.K., Kosma, I.S., Badeka, A.V., Kontominas, M.G.
    • Journal: Molecules, 2022, 27(19), 6166
    • Citations: 10
  5. Combined Effect of Chitosan Coating and Laurel Essential Oil (Laurus nobilis) on the Microbiological, Chemical, and Sensory Attributes of Water Buffalo Meat
    • Authors: Karakosta, L.K., Vatavali, K.A., Kosma, I.S., Badeka, A.V., Kontominas, M.G.
    • Journal: Foods, 2022, 11(11), 1664
    • Citations: 8
  6. Effect of starter culture, probiotics, and flavor additives on physico-chemical, rheological, and sensory properties of cow and goat dessert yogurts
    • Authors: Papaioannou, G.M., Kosma, I.S., Dimitreli, G., Badeka, A.V., Kontominas, M.G.
    • Journal: European Food Research and Technology, 2022, 248(4), pp. 1191–1202
    • Citations: 8

Anjan Borah | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Anjan Borah | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Lovely Professional University, India

Dr. Anjan Borah is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of food science and technology. Born on January 6, 1982, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, he holds a Ph.D. in Food Process Technology from Tezpur University, which he earned in 2016 under the guidance of Prof. C.L. Mahanta.

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📚 Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD: Tezpur University, 2016
  • MSc: Tezpur University, 2008
  • BSc: Dibrugarh University, 2004
  • 10+2 Standard: AHSEC, 2001
  • 10th Standard: SEBA, 1998

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University (2019-2022)
  • Research positions at various institutions including ICAR-CIPHET and ICAR-IARI
  • Industrial experience includes roles at Sanskar Recipes Pvt. Ltd. and Shree Krishna Kanishk Food Product

🏆 Professional Recognition/Awards:

  • National Post Doctoral Fellowship (DST-Young Scientist)
  • Selected Poster Award at 19th World Congress of Food Science and Technology

🔬 Research Experience/Achievements:

Extensive consulting experience in food production, including projects with NGOs and various food companies.

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Anjan Borah’s research focus predominantly lies in food safety and quality assurance, with a specialization in the detection and quantification of contaminants such as aflatoxin M1 in milk, as evidenced by his work published in Food Chemistry. 🥛🔬 His expertise extends to the development of innovative methods, as seen in his utilization of spectroscopy and multivariate analyses for this purpose. Additionally, his contributions to the optimization of process parameters for extrusion cooking highlight his interest in enhancing the nutritional value of food products, particularly in the realm of breakfast cereals. 🥣🌾 Overall, Dr. Borah’s research endeavors encompass ensuring food safety, improving nutritional quality, and innovating food processing techniques.

citations:

  • Citations: 605
  • Documents: 559
  • h-index: 20

 

Publications Top Notes

  1. Article: Detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk using spectroscopy and multivariate analyses
    Authors: Jaiswal, P.; Jha, S.N.; Kaur, J.; Borah, A.; Ramya, H.G.
    Journal: Food Chemistry, 2018, 238, pp. 209–214
    Abstract: This study focuses on the detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk utilizing spectroscopy and multivariate analyses.
    Citations: 37
  2. Article: Detection and quantification of anionic detergent (lissapol) in milk using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy
    Authors: Jaiswal, P.; Jha, S.N.; Kaur, J.; Borah, A.
    Journal: Food Chemistry, 2017, 221, pp. 815–821
    Abstract: This research aims to detect and quantify anionic detergent (lissapol) in milk using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy.
    Citations: 29
  3. Article: Assessment of goat milk-derived potential probiotic L. lactis AMD17 and its application for preparation of dahi using honey
    Authors: Manhar, A.K.; Saikia, D.; Borah, A.; Mukhopadhyay, R.; Mandal, M.
    Journal: Annals of Microbiology, 2016, 66(3), pp. 1217–1228
    Abstract: This study assesses the potential probiotic L. lactis AMD17 derived from goat milk and its application in preparing dahi using honey.
    Citations: 6
  4. Article (Open Access): Optimization of process parameters for extrusion cooking of low amylose rice flour blended with seeded banana and carambola pomace for development of minerals and fiber rich breakfast cereal
    Authors: Borah, A.; Lata Mahanta, C.; Kalita, D.
    Journal: Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2016, 53(1), pp. 221–232
    Abstract: This article discusses the optimization of process parameters for extrusion cooking of low amylose rice flour blended with seeded banana and carambola pomace to develop minerals and fiber-rich breakfast cereal.
    Citations: 19