Gidado M. J | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Gidado M. J. l Agricultura l and Biological Sciences
| Young Scientist Award

University Malaysia Perlis | Nigeria

Dr. Gidado M. J. is a distinguished researcher in postharvest technology, food innovation, and nanotechnology, with a focus on developing sustainable solutions for fruit quality preservation and food safety. His work integrates green chemistry, biopolymer-based coatings, and hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent nanoemulsions to extend shelf life, control postharvest pathogens, and improve the physiological and biochemical quality of horticultural produce. By combining experimental, computational, and AI-driven approaches, he has advanced understanding of fruit physiology, microbial inhibition, and smart packaging systems. His research contributions include the design of nanobiocomposite films, edible coatings functionalized with bioactive compounds, and intelligent sensing platforms for real-time monitoring of postharvest quality. With over 20 publications in high-impact journals, one patent, and multiple awards for scientific excellence, Dr. Gidado has demonstrated significant impact on sustainable agriculture, circular food systems, and postharvest innovation. His interdisciplinary work bridges academia and industry, fostering eco-friendly technologies, digital biotechnology integration, and knowledge transfer for enhanced food security and preservation practices worldwide.

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Gidado, M. J., Gunny, A. A. N., Gopinath, S. C. B., Ali, A., Wongs-Aree, C., ā€¦ (2024). Challenges of postharvest water loss in fruits: Mechanisms, influencing factors, and effective control strategiesā€“A comprehensive review. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 101249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101249

Gidado, M. J., Gunny, A. A. N., Gopinath, S. C. B., Wongs-Aree, C., Yusoff, N. H. A., ā€¦ (2024). Effect of hydrophobic deep eutectic oil-in-water nano coating on the quality preservation of postharvest ā€˜Harumanisā€™ mango. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 691, 133818. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.133818

Gidado, M. J., Gunny, A. A. N., Gopinath, S. C. B., Wongs-Aree, C., Makhtar, M. M. Z., ā€¦ (2023). Formulation of selective hydrophobic deep eutectic oil-in-water nanoemulsion as green fungicides for mitigating anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Process Biochemistry, 135, 40ā€“49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2023.01.010

Gidado, M. J., Gunny, A. A. N., Sankari, R. S. A., Gopinath, S. C. B., ā€¦ (2023). Delaying the ripening of banana fruit and increased storage shelf-life using hydrophobic deep eutectic oil (Mentholā€“Thymol)-In-Water nanoemulsion coating. International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy, 13ā€“22.

Gidado, M. J., Gunny, A. A. N., Gopinath, S. C. B., Devi, M., Jayavalli, R., Ilyas, R. A. (2025). Challenges in selecting edible coating materials for fruit postharvest preservation and recent advances in edible coating techniques: A review. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1ā€“11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-025-07015-4

Muhammad Muneeb | Agricultural | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Muneeb | Agricultural | Young Researcher Award

Muhammad Muneeb is a highly dedicated animal nutritionist and veterinary scientist from Pakistan, holding an M.Phil. in Animal Nutrition (Gold Medalist) and DVM with distinction; his research focuses on feed optimization, poultry gut health, antimicrobial alternatives, and climate-smart livestock nutrition, with over 15+ high-impact Q1 publications and multiple international collaborations in journals such as Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis.

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šŸŽ“ EducationĀ 

Muneeb earned his M.Phil. in Animal Nutrition (CGPA: 3.98/4.00) from UVAS Lahore, and his DVM from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (CGPA: 3.85/4.00), standing among the top 5 in his class; he also holds A+ distinctions in HSSC and SSC with coursework covering poultry nutrition, feed technology, livestock management, molecular biology, and public health.

šŸ’¼ ExperienceĀ 

He has worked as Assistant Production Manager and interned at leading feed mills and farms across Pakistan including Faisal Feeds, Zubair Feeds, Jadeed Feeds, and Shaheen Dairy Farm; heā€™s also gained diagnostic lab expertise, hands-on experience in broiler and dairy nutrition, and has independently led nutritional trials in poultry and ruminants.

šŸ† Awards and HonorsĀ 

Muneeb has earned a Prime Ministerā€™s Laptop Award, merit scholarships throughout DVM, a gold medal in M.Phil., and multiple academic excellence certificates; his book chapter in a CABI-indexed volume and recognition in top-tier journals mark him as an emerging leader in veterinary and nutritional sciences.

šŸ”¬ Research FocusĀ 

His research targets antibiotic alternatives like probiotics, peptides, and bacteriophages in poultry nutrition, strategies to mitigate enteric methane emissions in ruminants, gut health optimization, and precision feeding techniques using NIRS and statistical models, contributing to sustainable and resilient livestock production.

Ā Conclusion

Muhammad Muneeb is an exceptional early-career researcher whose dynamic contributions to animal nutrition, poultry health, and sustainable livestock systems make him a highly deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award. His scientific curiosity, methodological rigor, and commitment to practical innovation reflect his potential to become a future leader in animal science and veterinary research. With continued focus on independent research initiatives and academic leadership, he is poised to make a lasting impact both regionally and globally.

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Title: Effects of replacing antibiotics with probiotics and antimicrobial peptides on performance, gut health, carcass traits, meat quality, and welfare in broilers infected with Eimeria and Clostridium perfringens
Year: 2025 (May)
Journal: Tropical Animal Health and Production
DOI: 10.1007/s11250-025-04441-4
Authors: Muhammad Muneeb, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Mubashar Ali, Muhammad Suleman, Muhammad Shabir Shaheen, Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar, Sohail Ahmad

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Title: Influence of dietary supplementation with yeast culture and microencapsulated butyric acid on growth performance, carcass traits, gut health, and immune status in broilers
Year: 2025 (April)
Journal: Veterinary Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12040359
Authors: Azhar Nazir, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Muneeb, Shafqat Nawaz Qaisrani, Saima Naveed, Sohail Ahmad, Rao Muhammad Kashif Yameen, Ali R. Al Sulaiman, Rashed Alhotan, A. Abudabos

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Title: Unveiling the hidden link of biosecurity in preventing vaccine failure in livestock: An updated review
Year: 2025 (March 29)
Journal: Bio Communications
DOI: 10.71320/bcs.0003
Authors: Arooba Fatima, Maaria Raheel Spaul, Hira Khan, Muhammad Muneeb, Mian Muhammad Awais, Zahid Kamran, Zeeshan Ahmad Bhutta

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Title: A narrative review on the beneficial effects of Lactobacillus probiotics against necrotic enteritis in poultry
Year: 2025 (March 19)
Journal: Bio Communications
DOI: 10.71320/bcs.0004
Author: Muhammad Muneeb

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Title: Comparative effects of antibiotic and antimicrobial peptide on growth performance, gut morphology, intestinal lesion score, ileal microbial counts, and immune status in broilers challenged with necrotic enteritis
Year: 2025 (January 10)
Journal: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
DOI: 10.1007/s12602-025-10448-y
Authors: Muhammad Muneeb, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Mubashar Ali, Muhammad Naveed Ul Haque, Muhammad Umar Zafar Khan, Sohail Ahmad

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Title: An updated review on alternative strategies to antibiotics against necrotic enteritis in commercial broiler chickens
Year: 2024
Journal: World’s Poultry Science Journal
DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2024.2330934
Authors: Muneeb M., Khan E.U., Ahmad S., Naveed S., Ali M., Qazi M.A., Ahmad T., Abdollahi M.R.