Dr. Taha Mehany Abdellatif | Food Science | Young Scientist Award
Taha Mehany Hussein Abdellatif is an Egyptian food science researcher currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship at the University of La Rioja, Spain. With a career spanning analytical chemistry, food metabolomics, and chemometrics, he has gained diverse international research experience in Spain, Italy, China, and Egypt. His scientific work emphasizes advanced food analysis, sustainability, and innovation in functional foods. He has contributed to high-impact projects funded by the EU and STDF, authored patents, and published in reputable platforms. Passionate about cutting-edge techniques, he bridges traditional food science with modern tools like spectroscopy and big data.
Profile
🎓 Education
Taha is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of La Rioja, Spain under Marie Curie Fellowship. He holds an M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology from Alexandria University, Egypt. He earned his B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, specializing in Dairy Science, from Al-Azhar University, ranking top in his class with honors. His academic training reflects excellence, cross-disciplinary integration, and international exposure, enabling him to merge chemistry, agriculture, and food technology seamlessly.
💼 Experience
Currently a Marie Curie Researcher (2021–2024) at University of La Rioja, Spain , Taha has held roles as Assistant Researcher (2018–2021) and Research Assistant (2013–2018) at the City of Scientific Research, Egypt. He was also a visiting researcher in Italy and China through Erasmus+ and CSC scholarships. He began as a Quality Assurance Engineer in the food industry in 2013. With over a decade of experience, his work spans academic, industrial, and international platforms, focusing on food chemistry, processing, and metabolomics.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Mahanta has received numerous accolades including the Young Scientist Research Award (BRNS, 2025, ₹35 Lakhs) , GITAM SEED Grant (2024, ₹5 Lakhs) , and MURTI Faculty Fellowship (2024) . He has earned international recognition with cover articles in J. Phys. Chem. B, Chem. Phys. Lett., and Chem. Phys. Chem. He received the INSPIRE Fellowship (DST, 2014), and international travel grants (DST-SERB) for presenting at conferences in Germany. His poster at RAMS-2016 earned a Best Presentation Award and he has presented in major national and international scientific events including DPG Spring Meeting, ICTS, and VIT-ACS programs. He was also selected as Research Assistant Professor at SRM University in 2023 (offer declined). His academic excellence was evident early on as the Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Physics.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Taha Mehany Hussein Abdellatif’s research primarily revolves around food chemistry, food metabolomics, and analytical chemistry, with a special focus on chemometric integration for advanced food analysis. His work aims to enhance the nutritional quality, safety, and shelf-life of food products by leveraging innovative analytical techniques such as spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, ATR-IR), chromatography (HPLC, GC), and mass spectrometry. A significant portion of his research explores bioactive compounds, cold-pressed and extra virgin olive oils, natural antioxidants, and plant-based food systems. He is particularly interested in developing functional foods with high health benefits, utilizing natural preservatives and novel processing techniques. His research also extends to sensory evaluation, protein characterization, emulsion systems (O/W), and bakery product innovation. Combining big data analytics and chemometrics, Dr. Taha aims to build sustainable food solutions that align with global health and environmental goals, contributing to both academic advancements and industrial applications in food science and technology.
Conclusion
Taha Mehany Hussein Abdellatif is a highly promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award, distinguished by his international research exposure, advanced technical skillset, and innovative contributions to food science. His achievements under globally competitive programs such as Marie Curie and Erasmus+ reflect his academic excellence and research integrity. With continued growth in publication influence and leadership roles, he is well-positioned to become a future leader in sustainable food technology and analytical innovation.
📝Publications
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Title: Physicochemical and functional properties of quinoa protein isolate
Year: 2015
Authors: SA Elsohaimy, TM Refaay, MAM Zaytoun
Citations: 362 -
Title: A review of recent innovative strategies for controlling mycotoxins in foods
Year: 2023
Authors: GM Hamad, T Mehany, J Simal-Gandara, S Abou-Alella, OJ Esua, …
Citations: 147 -
Title: Polyphenols as promising biologically active substances for preventing SARS-CoV-2: A review with research evidence and underlying mechanisms
Year: 2021
Authors: T Mehany, I Khalifa, H Barakat, SA Althwab, YM Alharbi, S El-Sohaimy
Citations: 108 -
Title: Nutritional, physicochemical, and sensorial evaluation of flat bread supplemented with quinoa flour
Year: 2019
Authors: SA El-Sohaimy, MG Shehata, T Mehany, MA Zeitoun
Citations: 93 -
Title: Sonoprocessing: mechanisms and recent applications of power ultrasound in food
Year: 2024
Authors: A Taha, T Mehany, R Pandiselvam, S Anusha Siddiqui, NA Mir, MA Malik, …
Citations: 83 -
Title: The disposition of bioactive compounds from fruit waste, their extraction, and analysis using novel technologies: A review
Year: 2022
Authors: A Ali, S Riaz, A Sameen, N Naumovski, MW Iqbal, A Rehman, T Mehany, …
Citations: 76 -
Title: Cultured meat: Processing, packaging, shelf life, and consumer acceptance
Year: 2022
Authors: SA Siddiqui, NA Bahmid, I Karim, T Mehany, AA Gvozdenko, AV Blinov, …
Citations: 53 -
Title: Compositional analysis and functional characteristics of quinoa flour
Year: 2018
Authors: SA El Sohaimy, SE Mohamed, MG Shehata, T Mehany, MA Zaitoun
Citations: 52 -
Title: Use of food carbohydrates towards the innovation of plant-based meat analogs
Year: 2022
Authors: M Huang, T Mehany, W Xie, X Liu, S Guo, X Peng
Citations: 49 -
Title: Detection and inhibition of Clostridium botulinum in some Egyptian fish products by probiotics cell-free supernatants as bio-preservation agents
Year: 2022
Authors: G Hamad, RA Ombarak, M Eskander, T Mehany, FR Anees, …
Citations: 47 -
Title: Recent innovations and emerging technological advances used to improve quality and process of plant-based milk analogs
Year: 2024
Authors: T Mehany, SA Siddiqui, B Olawoye, O Olabisi Popoola, A Hassoun, …
Citations: 39