Muhammad Farhan Jahangir Chughtai|Food Science |Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farhan Jahangir Chughtai|Food Science |Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professo,Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology

Dr. Muhammad Farhan Jahangir Chughtai is the Head of the Department of Food Science & Technology at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan. He specializes in food technology, human nutrition, food safety, and quality systems. With extensive experience in research and academia, he has served as an assistant professor, senior lecturer, and research associate. His international exposure includes research at Purdue University, USA. Dr. Chughtai actively contributes to academic committees, organizes conferences, and participates in national and international scientific forums.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Chughtai earned his Ph.D. in Food Technology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (2017), following an M.Sc. Hons. in Food Technology (2013) and a B.Sc. Hons. in Food Science & Technology (2011) from the same institution. He completed his F.Sc. Pre-Medical at Govt. Khwaja Fareed College, Rahim Yar Khan (2007) and matriculation at Govt. Colony High School, Rahim Yar Khan (2004), consistently achieving top academic distinctions.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Chughtai has been an Assistant Professor and Head of Department at KFUEIT since 2018. He previously worked at NUR International University, Lahore, as an Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer. His research experience includes a tenure as a Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA, and serving as a Research Associate for an HEC-funded project at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. His professional contributions extend to academic administration, curriculum development, and student facilitation.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Chughtai has received various prestigious accolades, including the Higher Education Commission (HEC) International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) award for research at Purdue University. He has been actively involved in national and international conferences, organizing committees, and professional societies such as the Pakistan Society of Food Scientists & Technologists. His contributions to research and academia have been recognized through multiple leadership roles and invitations to scientific panels.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Chughtai’s research interests span food technology, human nutrition, food safety, and quality management. He specializes in cereal science, milling and baking technologies, and instrumental food analysis, including chromatography (GC, GC-MS, HPLC), spectroscopy (FTIR, Atomic Absorption), and nano-particle fabrication. His studies emphasize halal food management, food service systems, and functional foods, aiming to enhance food security and sustainability through innovative research.

Conclusion:

Dr. Muhammad Farhan Jahangir Chughtai’s substantial research contributions, leadership roles, and international collaborations position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Food Science and Technology. Addressing the suggested areas for improvement could further solidify his standing as a leading figure in the scientific community.

Publication

  • Camel milk: Massive paragon of nutritional and therapeutic potentials: A review (2019) – A Khaliq, MFJ Chughtai, M Nadeem, A Aslam, A Liaqat, T Mehmmod, … (7 citations)

 

  • Green-synthesized selenium nanoparticles using garlic extract and their application for rapid detection of salicylic acid in milk (2023) – R Aftab, S Ahsan, A Liaqat, M Safdar, MFJ Chughtai, M Nadeem, … (6 citations)

 

  • Safety and quality assessment of street‐vended barbecue chicken samples from Faisalabad, Pakistan (2023) – A Ali, N Ahmad, A Liaqat, MA Farooq, S Ahsan, MFJ Chughtai, … (6 citations)

 

  • Cinnamon essential oil (2023) – A Liaqat, S Ahsan, MS Fayyaz, A Ali, SA Ashfaq, S Khan, MA Khan, … (6 citations)

 

  • Double Layered Encapsulation to Immobilize Bifidobacterium Bifidum ATCC 35914 in Polysaccharide‐Protein Matrices and their Viability in Set Type Yoghurt (2022) – R Iqbal, A Liaqat, I Yasmin, S Ahsan, MF Janahgir Chughtai, S Tanweer, … (6 citations)

 

  • Assessment of camel milk Yogurt as a cogent approach on Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetes mellitus in sprague-Dawley rats (2019) – A Khaliq, MA Shariati, S Ahsan, I Pasha, A Liaqat, MB Irshad, … (6 citations)

 

  • Phenolic acid profile of oat cultivars, and their suppressive effect on intracellular reactive oxygen species (2023) – MFJ Manzoor, M.S., Pasha, I., Younas, S., Zhu, M., Hussain, R., Arqam, U … (5 citations)

 

  • Physiochemical, rheological and organoleptic assessment of camel milk yogurt prepared from various locations of Punjab-Pakistan (2022) – A Khaliq, S Ahsan, A Liaqat, MFJ Chughtai, T Mehmood, MA Farooq, … (5 citations)

 

  • Sustainable Food Processing and Engineering Challenges (2021) – A Khaliq, MFJ Chughtai, T Mehmood, CM Galanakis (5 citations)

 

  • Physico-chemical and microbial properties of bread supplemented with sweet potato flour (2015) – I Pasha, MR Khan, A Ali, M Chughtai, S Ahmad, M Nasir (5 citations)

 

 

 

Digambar Kavitake | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Digambar Kavitake | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientist, Arjuna Naturals Pvt Ltd, India

Dr. Digambar Kavitake is a Senior Scientist at Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd, working at ICMR-NIN in the Biochemistry Division under Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from Pondicherry University. His research focuses on Food Biotechnology, Food Microbiology, and Fermented Foods. Notable recognitions include the AMI-Young Scientist Award (2023), SERB-National Post-doctoral Fellowship, and multiple Best Poster Awards. Dr. Kavitake has been awarded various scholarships, including UGC-RGNF and ICAR-SRF. He is a member of several prestigious scientific societies like AFSTI, ASM, and AMI. 🧪🥼🍞🌾

 

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Educational Qualifications

Dr. Digambar Kavitake holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from Pondicherry University (2021), with a thesis on the functional characterization of galactan exopolysaccharide from Weissella confusa. He completed his M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology (2015) with a remarkable CGPA of 9.43/10, specializing in areas like food chemistry, microbiology, and fermentation technology. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (2015) and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University (2013). His academic journey is backed by a strong foundation in food science, biotechnology, and related fields. 📚🍽️🌱

Research and Employment Experiences

Dr. Digambar Kavitake is currently serving as a Senior Scientist at Arjuna Naturals Pvt Ltd. at the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, from March to August 2024. He previously worked as a SERB-National Post-Doctoral Fellow at ICMR-NIN, focusing on microbiome analysis and the prebiotic potential of wheat bran fiber (2022-2024). Additionally, he served as a Research Associate at Pondicherry University, working on glucan exopolysaccharide’s prebiotic and anti-obesity properties (2021-2022). His early career includes roles as a Technical Assistant at FCI (2016) and a Project Assistant at Pondicherry University (2015-2016). 🧑‍🔬🌾

Professional Recognitions, Awards, and Fellowships

Dr. Digambar Kavitake has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. In 2023, he received the prestigious AMI-Young Scientist Award for his outstanding contributions to Dairy and Food Microbiology. He was also honored with Best Poster Awards at notable conferences, including the SET-FEST 2023 and the 7th Bioprocessing India Conference in 2019. Dr. Kavitake was awarded the SERB-National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2022-2024) at ICMR-NIN. Other recognitions include the CSIR NET and UGC Junior Research Fellowships, UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship in Food Microbiology, Pondicherry University Gold Medal, and the ICAR-SRF Award in Agricultural Biotechnology. 🏅🌾

Research Focus

Dr. Digambar Kavitake’s research primarily revolves around food science, specifically food microbiology and biotechnology. His work focuses on the characterization and application of exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by lactic acid bacteria, particularly Weissella confusa, in fermented foods. Key areas of his research include the prebiotic and antioxidant properties of bacterial EPS, their role in improving the technological, functional, and rheological properties of fermented products like yogurt, and their potential health benefits. He also explores the use of these biopolymers in food safety, emulsification, and oxidative stress alleviation, with applications in probiotics, food processing, and biotechnology. 🧬🍴

Publication Top Notes

  • Recent developments on encapsulation of lactic acid bacteria as potential starter culture in fermented foods–A review
    Cited by: 200
    Year: 2018
  • Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using bacterial exopolysaccharide and its application for degradation of azo-dyes
    Cited by: 199
    Year: 2017
  • Characterization of a novel galactan produced by Weissella confusa KR780676 from an acidic fermented food
    Cited by: 144
    Year: 2016
  • Bacterial exopolysaccharides for improvement of technological, functional and rheological properties of yoghurt
    Cited by: 109
    Year: 2021
  • Probiotic characterization and antioxidant properties of Weissella confusa KR780676, isolated from an Indian fermented food
    Cited by: 107
    Year: 2018
  • Overview of exopolysaccharides produced by Weissella genus–A review
    Cited by: 80
    Year: 2020
  • Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeasts as Starter Cultures for Fermented Foods and Their Role in Commercialization of Fermented Foods
    Cited by: 59
    Year: 2018
  • Physico-chemical characterization of galactan exopolysaccharide produced by Weissella confusa KR780676
    Cited by: 57
    Year: 2016
  • Prebiotic potential of water extractable polysaccharide from red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
    Cited by: 51
    Year: 2019
  • Preferential growth stimulation of probiotic bacteria by galactan exopolysaccharide from Weissella confusa KR780676
    Cited by: 37
    Year: 2021
Conclusion

Dr. Digambar Kavitake exemplifies the qualities sought in the Best Researcher Award. His work in the areas of food biotechnology and fermentation has far-reaching implications for health and food industry advancements, making him an excellent choice for this honor.

 

Dr. Daniela Gómez Espinoza | Alimentos | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniela Gómez Espinoza | Alimentos | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniela Gómez Espinoza, TecNM en Celaya, Mexico

Dr. Daniela Gómez Espinoza is a Ph.D. candidate in Biochemical Engineering aspiring to become a professor-researcher. She holds a Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering and a degree in Food Industries Engineering. Her research focuses on Type V resistant starch in triticale flours and microencapsulated betalains from garambullo. These studies have been applied in chitosan-PVA biopackaging and coatings for fruits to enhance shelf life and antioxidant properties.

 

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Daniela Gómez Espinoza has an extensive academic background with a Master of Science in Biochemical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Food Industries, both earned from the Technological National Institute of Mexico. Her educational qualifications reflect a solid foundation in biochemical engineering and food industry processes, providing her with the expertise necessary for her research and professional endeavors.

 

💼 Work Experience

Dr. Daniela Gómez Espinoza has taught several specialized courses in her field. She conducted a course on “Phytochemicals: Liquid and Dehydrated, Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Food Industry” from October 23 to October 27, 2023, and another session on “Microencapsulation of Active Compounds for Strawberry Coating” from April 19 to April 21, 2023. These courses reflect her expertise in phytochemistry and its applications in both the pharmaceutical and food industries.

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