Li MA | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Li MA | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  OKLAHOMA STATE UNIV, United States

Dr. Li Maria Ma is a distinguished Professor of Food Safety and Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University’s Institute for Biosecurity & Microbial Forensics. With a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology from Purdue University, her research has focused on areas such as molecular genetic analysis of bacteriocins and food safety.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education & Training:

Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, Purdue University, USA, 1999. B.S. in Food Engineering, Dalian Light Industry Institute, China, 1985

💼 Professional Experience:

Professor, Institute for Biosecurity & Microbial Forensics, Oklahoma State University (2020-present). Associate Professor, National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity, Oklahoma State University (2015-2020). Assistant Professor, National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity, Oklahoma State University (2009-2015). Guest Researcher, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA (2004-2009). Post-Doctoral Researcher, Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA (1999-2009). Graduate Research Associate, Dept. of Food Science, Purdue University (1995-1999)

👩‍🏫 Professional Affiliations & Service:

Chair of Animal and Pet Food Safety PDG, International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), 2023-2025. OKAFP delegate to IAFP, 2018-2020. President, Oklahoma Association for Food Protection, 2016-2018. President, Chinese Association for Food Protection in North America, 2013-2014

 

🔬 Research Focus: Food Safety

Dr. Li Maria Ma’s research primarily revolves around food safety. She explores various aspects of food safety, including microbial contamination, risk assessment, and preventive strategies. Her work aims to enhance our understanding of foodborne pathogens, improve food safety protocols, and develop innovative solutions to ensure the safety and quality of the food supply chain.

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Draft whole-genome sequences of Bacillus strains of potential probiotic for poultry
    • Published in Microbiology Resource Announcements (2023)
    • DOI: 10.1128/MRA.00315-23
    • Contributors: Li Ma, N Lopez, G Zhang
  2. Draft whole-genome sequences of competitive exclusion Ligilactobacillus salivarius strains for poultry
    • Published in Microbiology Resource Announcements (2023)
    • DOI: 10.1128/MRA.00316-23
    • Contributors: Li Ma, N Lopez, G Zhang
  3. Prevalence of Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli and Salmonella in Native Pecan Orchards as Influenced by Waiting Periods between Grazing and Harvest
    • Published in Journal of Food Protection (2022)
    • DOI: 10.4315/JFP-21-163
    • Contributors: C I Diaz, S Molina, M W Smith, C Rohla, Li Ma
  4. Evaluation of Cylindrical Asymmetric Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Actuators for Surface Decontamination and Mixing
    • Published in Plasma (2021)
    • DOI: 10.3390/plasma4040038
    • Contributors: A D Ngo, K Pai, C Timmons, Li Ma, Jamey Jacob
  5. Whole genome sequencing and protein structure analyses of target genes for the detection of Salmonella
    • Published in Scientific Reports (2021)
    • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00224-7
    • Contributors: L Hu, G Cao, E W Brown, M W Allard, Li Ma, G Zhang
  6. Antimicrobial resistance and related gene analysis of Salmonella from egg and chicken sources by whole-genome sequencing
    • Published in Poultry Science (2020)
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.10.011
    • Contributors: L Hu, G Cao, E W Brown, M W Allard, Li Ma, A A Khan, G Zhang

 

Gilson Chagas Junior | Food Microbiology | Best Paper Award

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Dr Gilson Chagas Junior | Food Microbiology |  Best Paper Award

Researcher at  Federal University of Pará, Brazil

Gilson Celso Albuquerque Chagas Junior is a nutrition professional with a strong academic background. He earned his undergraduate degree in Nutrition from the Universidade da Amazônia, where he was a recipient of the Programa Universidade para Todos (PROUNI) scholarship. During his undergraduate studies, he actively participated in the Programa de Iniciação Científica (PIC), conducting research in the field of Health and Nosology of the Amazon, focusing on nutritional profiling of communities and food analysis.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Science and Technology of Foods – UFPA, Brazil (2021)
  • M.Sc. in Science and Technology of Foods – UFPA, Brazil (2016)
  • B.Sc. in Nutrition – UNAMA, Brazil (2013)

🏆 Accolades:

  • 🌟 Received merit of academic excellence for Ph.D. thesis.
  • 📚 Approved in the M.Sc. program in Science and Technology of Foods (2014).
  • 🎓 First place in the PROUNI 2012.1 scholarship program for Nutrition at UNAMA.
  • 🥇 Ranked 3rd in the UNAMA Research Initiation Program in the Health and Nosology of the Amazon area (2012).

💼 Professional Experience:

  • 🍽️ Worked in the field of Nutrition and Food Technology.
  • 🎓 Collaborator and Monitor at UNAMA, contributing to teaching and scientific research.

🏆 Achievements:

  • 🏅 Academic excellence acknowledgment for the Ph.D. thesis.
  • 🎓 Approval in the M.Sc. program in Science and Technology of Foods (2014).
  • 🥇 First place in the PROUNI 2012.1 scholarship program for Nutrition at UNAMA.
  • 🥉 Ranked 3rd in the UNAMA Research Initiation Program in the Health and Nosology of the Amazon area (2012).

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

  • Ph.D. Thesis: Cocoa Fermentation: Process Conducted with Selected Yeasts, Microbiological Diversity, and Aromatic Profile.
  • M.Sc. Thesis: Molecular Identification of Yeast Populations in the Fermentation of Brazilian Amazon Cocoa.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 185
  • Citations Since 2019: 184

This indicates the total number of times the researcher’s work has been cited. The count since 2019 specifically shows citations within the last few years, providing a more recent measure of impact.

h-index:

  • h-index: 6

The h-index is a measure that reflects both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 6 means that there are at least 6 papers that have each been cited at least 6 times.

i10-index:

  • i10-index: 5

The i10-index is another measure of a researcher’s impact, counting the number of papers that have at least 10 citations. In this case, the i10-index is 5, indicating that there are at least 5 papers with 10 or more citations each.

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Abdul Halim Nura Ruhaya | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Abdul Halim Nura Ruhaya | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Student (PhD.) at  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Dr. Haslaniza Hashim is a respected academic and researcher in the field of Food Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology and is currently affiliated with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Dr. Hashim’s expertise lies in the study of food-related topics, with a focus on the physicochemical properties, microbiological quality, and sensory aspects of food products.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🔍 Education:

PhD in Science & Technology (Food Science) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

🏆 Awards and Recognition:

She has earned recognition for her work, including a Silver Medal at the 26th International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX’15) and Gold and Bronze Medals at INOVASI@UMT in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

🗣️ Professional Experience:

Besides her academic role, Dr. Hashim has served as a Halal Executive at SRI KAMPUNG GROUP SDN BHD, demonstrating practical experience in the industry.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Hashim’s research interests span various areas within Food Science, with a notable focus on non-conformance reports (NCR) on Malaysia Halal Certification, as evidenced by her publication in Food Control.

Citations:

  • Total Citations (All): 747
  • Citations since 2019: 602

These numbers indicate the total number of times Dr. Haslaniza Hashim’s work has been cited by other researchers. The “since 2019” metric specifically looks at the citations accumulated within the last few years, providing a more recent snapshot of impact.

h-index:

  • h-index (All): 11
  • h-index since 2019: 9

The h-index is a metric that considers both the number of publications and their respective citation counts. An h-index of 11 means that there are 11 publications that each have at least 11 citations.

i10-index:

  • i10-index (All): 12
  • i10-index since 2019: 8

The i10-index is another metric related to the number of publications and their citation impact. It specifically measures the number of publications that have at least 10 citations.

In summary, Dr. Haslaniza Hashim has made a notable impact in her field, with a substantial number of citations and a respectable h-index and i10-index. These metrics reflect the influence and reach of her research contributions.

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