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.

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

Asma Verdian | Food System | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Asma Verdian | Food System | Women Researcher Award

Food safety at  Research Institute of Food Science and Technology, Iran

Dr. Asma Verdian Doughayi is an accomplished scientist and educator based in Mashhad, Iran. Born in 1985 in Mashhad, Iran, Dr. Verdian Doughayi has established herself as a leading expert in the field of chemistry, particularly in the areas of aptamers, biosensors, and biophysical chemistry properties of biomolecules.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, 2015
  • MSc. in Physical Chemistry, University of Mazandran, Babolsar, Iran, 2010
  • BSc. in Pure Chemistry, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, 2007

👩‍🏫 Employment:

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science & Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran
  • Head of Education and Graduate Affairs, Research Institute of Food Science & Technology, Mashhad, Iran

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Asma Verdian Doughayi’s research focuses on the development and application of aptasensors in various fields, particularly in food safety and environmental monitoring. She specializes in designing novel biosensing platforms using aptamers, nucleic acid-based molecules, for ultrasensitive detection of contaminants such as antibiotics, heavy metals, pesticides, and pollutants. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the advancement of biosensor technology, providing efficient tools for rapid and accurate detection in diverse settings. Dr. Verdian’s expertise lies at the intersection of chemistry, biophysics, and nanotechnology, with a strong emphasis on practical applications and addressing real-world challenges.

citations:

  • All: 1311
  • Since 2019: 1139

h-index:

  • All: 19
  • Since 2019: 18

i10-index:

  • All: 30
  • Since 2019: 28

These metrics reflect Dr. Asma Verdian Doughayi’s impact and productivity in the field of research, both overall and since 2019.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Aptasensors as the Future of Antibiotics Test Kits: A Case Study of the Aptamer Application in Chloramphenicol Detection
    • Authors: Z. Khoshbin, A. Verdian, MR Housaindokht, M. Izadyar, Z. Rouhbakhsh
    • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
    • Volume: 122
    • Year: 2018
  2. Simultaneous Detection and Determination of Mercury (II) and Lead (II) Ions through the Achievement of Novel Functional Nucleic Acid-Based Biosensors
    • Authors: Z. Khoshbin, MR Housaindokht, A. Verdian, MR Bozorgmehr
    • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
    • Volume: 116
    • Year: 2018
  3. Apta-Nanosensors for Detection and Quantitative Determination of Acetamiprid – A Pesticide Residue in Food and Environment
    • Author: A. Verdian
    • Journal: Talanta
    • Volume: 176
    • Year: 2018
  4. A Fluorescent Aptasensor for Potassium Ion Detection-Based Triple-Helix Molecular Switch
    • Authors: A. Verdian-Doghaei, MR Housaindokht, K. Abnous
    • Journal: Analytical Biochemistry
    • Volume: 466
    • Year: 2014
  5. A Simple Paper-Based Aptasensor for Ultrasensitive Detection of Lead (II) Ion
    • Authors: Z. Khoshbin, MR Housaindokht, M. Izadyar, A. Verdian, MR Bozorgmehr
    • Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta
    • Volume: 1071
    • Year: 2019
  6. Spectroscopic and Molecular Modeling Study on the Separate and Simultaneous Bindings of Alprazolam and Fluoxetine Hydrochloride to Human Serum Albumin (HSA): With the Aim of…
    • Authors: F. Dangkoob, MR Housaindokht, A. Asoodeh, O. Rajabi, ZR Zaeri, …
    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    • Volume: 137
    • Year: 2015
  7. Detection of Chloramphenicol Using a Novel Apta-Sensing Platform Based on Aptamer Terminal-Lock in Milk Samples
    • Authors: M. Javidi, MR Housaindokht, A. Verdian, BM Razavizadeh
    • Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta
    • Volume: 1039
    • Year: 2018
  8. Design of a Liquid Crystal-Based Aptasensing Platform for Ultrasensitive Detection of Tetracycline
    • Authors: Z. Rouhbakhsh, A. Verdian, G. Rajabzadeh
    • Journal: Talanta
    • Volume: 206
    • Year: 2020
  9. Densities, Viscosities, and Volumetric Properties of Binary Mixtures of 1, 2-Propanediol+ 1-Heptanol or 1-Hexanol and 1, 2-Ethanediol+ 2-Butanol or 2-Propanol at T=(298.15, 303…
    • Authors: AV Doghaei, AA Rostami, A Omrani
    • Journal: Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data
    • Volume: 55 (8)
    • Year: 2010
  10. A Low-Cost Paper-Based Aptasensor for Simultaneous Trace-Level Monitoring of Mercury (II) and Silver (I) Ions
    • Authors: Z. Khoshbin, MR Housaindokht, A. Verdian
    • Journal: Analytical Biochemistry
    • Volume: 597
    • Year: 2020