Priya M G | Food Studies | Women Researcher Award

Dr Priya M G | Food Studies | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor (SG) at  Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Dr. M G Priya is an Assistant Professor (SG) and Research Supervisor at the Department of English Language and Literature, Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi. She received her PhD from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in 2017, focusing on the concept of divine love in select poems of Kabir and Rabindranath Tagore. With 19 years of teaching and 13 years of research experience, Dr. Priya has a rich academic background, holding a B.Ed. in English from Calicut University and an M.A. in English from the University of Calicut.

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📚 Academic Background:

PhD from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai, Coimbatore (2017). B.Ed. (English) from Calicut University (1994). M.A. (English) from University of Calicut (1992)

🎓 Work Experience:

Assistant Professor (SG) at Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore (2005-2020). Assistant Professor (SG) at Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Kochi (2020-present)

🏆 Membership in Academic Bodies:

Chairperson BoS English Language and Literature, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2022-2025). Board of Studies of English Language and Literature, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Subject expert for various academic institutions.

📜 Awards/Rewards:

Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Teacher (2016-17) from Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai

 

🍽️ Research Focus: Food Studies

Dr. Priya’s current research interest includes Food Studies, exploring the intersection of literature, culture, and psychology within the realm of food. She delves into the significance of food in literature, its portrayal, symbolism, and its role in shaping societal norms and identities. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she aims to unravel the complexities and nuances surrounding food and its representation in various cultural contexts.

Michael Kontominas | Food Analysis | Excellence in Research

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.

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📍 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