ICAFS Speakers International Conference on Agricultural & Food Sciences

2023 the 7th International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science (ICAFS 2023)

Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 2023  İzmir Turkey (webinar online)
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ICAFS2023 Speakers

Speakers 

We invite you to submit your presentation at ICAFS2023! 
All oral presentations are to be delivered in English, and will be a duration of 25-40 minutes. We will select qualified oral presentations from submitted abstracts after review. More qualified speakers will be announced soon after confirmation. 
To deliver a presentation at ICAFS, please submit your abstract Online Here or fill in form and send by email at [email protected] / [email protected], indicationg "Oral Presentation preference".

Invited Speakers

(More invited speakers will be confirmed and updated soon.)

Dr. Abdelfatah Abomohra
Aquatic Ecophysiology and Phycology, Institute of Plant Science and Microbiology, MIN Faculty, University of Hamburg, Germany. 
Brief introduction: He was awarded Alexander-von-Humboldt fellowship in 2022. He has published 165 articles with H index of 45. He was one of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists List by Stanford University (In 2020-2022). He received Young Scientist Medal from International Association of Advanced Materials (Sweden).
Research Interests: algal biotechnology and value-added products through processing of waste streams.
Presentation Title: Sustainable applications of algal biotechnology in food and agriculture

Dr. Chua Lee Suan
Associate professor from the Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Brief Introduction: She is also a research fellow in Institute of Bioproduct Development, UTM, supervising postgraduates and actively involved in many governmental and industrial projects since 2006. She manages to secure funding supporting her research activities and has over 150 indexed research articles published. She is reviewer and editor for prestigious international journals, and is in the list of top 2% Scientists in the world issued by Stanford Univerity. She is a registered chemist from the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry and appointed assessor of Standards Malaysia for MS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in testing and calibration laboratories. Her current H-index: 36.
Research Interests:  LC-MS/MS based metabolomics, phytochemical profiling, herbal processing & standardization, honey & honey bees related product development, and food product quality improvement
Presentation Title: Alkaline hydrolysis of stingless bee propolis from heterotrigona itama

Dr. Luís Manuel Lopes Rodrigues Da Silva
CPIRN-UDI-IPG–Research Unit for Inland Development, Center for Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic of Guarda, Portugal
Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI), Beira Interior University, Portugal
Brief Introduction: He has participated in many research projects under contract, supervised/ed or co-supervises/ed 70 research students, including 5 PhD and 6 MSc students.  He authored more than 75 publications in journals indexed at Journal Citation Reports from ISI Web of Knowledge, two books, and 20 book chapters from international editors and has more than 150 communications in national and international meetings. His H-index is: 28.
Research Interests: metabolomics applied to natural matrices, biological screening of natural products and establishment of composition/bioactivity relationships, and food microbiology
Presentation title: TBA.

Dr. Masoumeh Ghalkhani
Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Shahid RajaeeTeacher Training University, Iran.
Brief Introduction: She specializes in the preparation and application of chemically modified electrodes. She was a visiting researcher in Prof. Ana Maria Oliveira-Brett 's research group at the University of Coimbra in the period of 2009-2010. Her current H-index: 27.
Research Interests: chemistry education, synthesis of nanomaterials and their application for electro-analytical chemistry, electro-chemical catalysis, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and sensors, mainly focused on fabrication and application of modified electrodes and biosensors.
Presentation title: A nanocomposite of multi-walled carbon nanotube, hydroxyapatite, and copper-based MOF developed for fentanyl analysis

Prof. Mohammed Abdullah Alshawsh
Professor at Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & Monash University, Australia.
Brief Introduction: He has extensive experiences in the area of microbiome, metagenomics, systematic review and meta-analysis, toxicology including acute, subacute, and chronic toxicity, genotoxicity, teratogenicity and postnatal developmental toxicity. He is a scientist member of Faculty of Medicine-Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (FOM-IACUC)-University of Malaya. He has obtained several research grants, such as UMRG, BKS, PPP, PRGS and FRGS. He has published over 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals with an h-index of 21 and has given over 25 invited and plenary lectures at international conferences and international workshops. 
Research Interests: pharmacological investigations of flavonoids, polyphenols, probiotics and their role in the management of colorectal cancer, obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver diseases as well as investigating the underlying molecular mechanisms of actions and signalling pathways. 
Presentation Title: Exploring the Link between Probiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Preventing Colorectal Cancer

Prof. Zafar Iqbal
Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha,  Pakistan
Research Interests: Mycology, Postharvest Pathology, Integrated Plant Disease Management, Electron Microscopy
Presentation Title: Citrus Decline: Myth and Management

Dr. Imran
Agriculture Officer, District Director Agriculture Extension Merged Area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan 
Brief Introduction: He was awarded Swiss Development cooperation scholarship for completion of his doctorate under climate change related study. Dr. Imran published more than 80 Research articles and 30 books chapters related to climate change and crop production along with sustainable soil management practices. Recently Dr. Imran bestowed Turk Presidential scholarship award and presently working as a visiting professor and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cukurova, Faculty of Agriculture, Turkey. His current H-index: 20.
Research Interests: Specialization Crop Production; Integrated Nutrients Management; Climate change; Climate corridors and forecasting.
Presentation title: TBA.
 
Prof. Dr. Cristiano José De Andrade
Professor, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Brief Introduction: He is currently professor at the Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering at UFSC (PósEnq). He is a member of the Red Iberoamericana para el Tratamiento de Efluentes con Microalgas (RENUWAL-Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Portugal). He is coordinator of PRH / ANP 11.1-Sustainable Energy Development in the Oil, Gas and Biofuels Sector. He has an H-index of 17.
Research Interests: Development of biotechnological processes related to bacteria, icro and macroalgae, particularly metabolism (proteomics); Bioproducts with high surfactant activity;  Purification processes, membranes and high pressure extraction and identification of biomolecules; Application of advanced biosurfactants and bioactive compounds; Development of food processes.
Presentation Title: Biosurfactants as structure directing agents of hierarchical zeolites.

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini
Professor, Campus Director, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Malaysia.
Brief Introduction: His field of expertise is on Functional Foods. He has published fruitful papers associated with the prebiotic evaluation of local food, gut microbiota assessment, starch modification, together with functional food enhancement. He has also spoken in various conferences and seminars. He has an H-index of 16.
Research Interest: Functional Foods (Prebiotic; Probiotic; Gut Microbiota), development of sago starch as a potential prebiotic; Structure and function relationship of prebiotic; Screening of novel probiotic microorganisms from the environment.


(more speakers will be updated after confirmation)
 

Previous Speakers at ICAFS

Prof. Vassya Bankova 
Full professor, Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
Brief Introduction: Professor Bankova has been exploring the chemical properties of propolis for over 30 years contributing to over 200 papers, she has an h-index of over 60. She received the Elsevier Award for excellence in global research, in research topics in which Bulgaria has a significant and growing global impact for her studies on propolis, in 2018.
Research Interests: devoted to the bee product propolis (bee glue): its chemistry, plant origin, biological activity, health-promoting potential, analysis, standardization.
Presentation Title: A green way to obtain bioactive extracts from natural sources: the NADES

Prof. Ilkay Erdogan Orhan
Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Turkey
Brief Introduction: Dr. Orhan received several awards such as Young Woman Scientist Award in Asia continent by OWSD & Elsevier, Science Award in Biology by COMSTECH, Young Woman Scientist Award (in Life Sciences) by L’Oreal & Turkish Academy of Sciences, and Honor Award by Gazi University, Innovation Award for Women in Turkey, Science Award by Turkish Association of Pharmacists, Golden Mortar Science Award in Pharmacy, Silver Medal for Patent in International Invention Fair by Turkish Ministry of Science and Technology as well as Best Academic Invention Medal by IFIA. Her h index is 46 (Web of Science) and 51 (SCOPUS) with over 9000 citations.
Research Interests: Pharmacognosy, phytotherapy, herbal medicines, herbal cosmetics, natural product chemistry 
Presentation Title: Developing New Herbal Cosmetic Formulations in Our Laboratory –From Lab to the Patent
 
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Grosso
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
Brief Introduction: He has been recognized as Highly Cited Researcher from Clarivate-Web of Science and he is the President of the Food and Nutrition Section of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA). He has an H-index over 60.
Research Interests: impact of dietary and lifestyle habits on common non-communicable diseases, evaluat the effects of dietary pattern and specific antioxidant-rich foods as well as individual antioxidants on non-communicable diseases.
Presentation Title: Role of ultra-processed foods in mental health.
 
Prof. Bing Wang
Professor in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Charles Sturt University, Australia.
Brief Introduction: She has made major contributions to the field of Nutritional Neurobiology and Glycobiology, and thus has emerged as an internationally recognized leader on the nutritional significance of human milk sialylglycoconjugates and brain cognitive development, has an H-index of over 20.
Research Interests: key area of molecular biochemistry & molecular biology with an emphasis on nutritional Glycobiology/Sialobiology and brain function, particular interests of neurodevelopment, cognitive function, eye and vision function, gut-brain axis for brain cognitive function using piglet as an animal model.
Presentation Title: The pros and cons of sialic acid glycans in red meat of different animal species on human health.
 
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cataldo Pulvento 
Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Research Interests: Soil water plant relations using direct and indirect morpho-metric; roductive and physiological surveys under field conditions and application of crop models; Productive, eco-physiological and qualitative response of crops to abiotic stresses (drought and salinity); Protein crops and Andean crops (quinoa and amaranth); Irrigation management and study of best agronomic practices on herbaceous crops.
Presentation Title: Alternative crops production: an opportunity vs climate change in Mediterranean area.
 
Dr. Saddam Hussain
Web of Science 2021 Highly Cited Researcher. He has been recognized with several international distinctions/awards in recent years. He published over 100 refereed journal papers, many of which have sought to understand the morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular basis of crop responses (rice in particular) to individual and concurrent abiotic stresses and mechanisms imparting tolerance for such stresses. He has an h-index over 50.
Research Interests: Phytochelatins; Plant Environmental Stress Physiology; Plant-Soil Interactions; Abiotic Stress Tolerance
Presentation Title: Use of Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymers for Enhancing Agricultural Productivity in Marginal and Stress-prone Areas: Overview and Prospects.
 
Prof. Dr. Pierina Visciano 
Associate professor, Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Italy
Brief Introduction: Author of many scientific publications edited in national and international journals, proceedings of national and international congresses, and book chapters. H-index: 15.
Research Interests: food law; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; fish and fishery products; chemical hazards such as biogenic amines, veterinary drugs, and environmental contaminants (i.e., mycotoxins, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and marine biotoxins)
Presentation Title: Aflatoxin M1 formation in milk and dairy products due to carry-over.

Dr. Luca Giupponi
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
Research Interest: Botanical contributions to improve restoration and soil bioengineering work; Agronomic, morphometric and phytochemical characterization of plant agrobiodiversity; Ecology of rare/endemic plants of the Alps; Floristic, ecological and phytosociological analyses of plant communities. 
Presentation Title: Saffron produced in Italy: quality traits, geographical area effect and good practices.

Dr. Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit
Department of Packaging and Materials Technology, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Brief Introduction: He is committed to studying Food Packaging, Active packaging for shelf-life extension, Edible films and capsules, Bioplastic for food packaging, Freezing technology of foods, etc. Current H-index 26 (Google scholar).
Research Interests: Food packaging, Edible film, Biodegradable Packaging, Polysaccharide, Starch
Presentation Title: Food packaging innovation for sustainable development in food industry.
 
Dr. Justyna Godoś
Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Italy
Brief Introduction: She published nearly 100 scientific articles with H-index over 35, mostly known for her research into the health benefits of polyphenols-containing foods and beverages.
Research Interests: Human Nutrition, polyphenols; flavonoids; coffee; Mediterranean diet; inflammation; mental health; sleep; cardiovascular diseases; nutritional epidemiology
Presentation Title: Dietary polyphenols and mental health
Dr. Pankaj B Pathare
Assistant Professor, College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
Brief Introduction: Before joining at SQU, he worked as researcher at Newcastle University, UK and Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His papers have been cited over 2000.
Research Interests: food engineering & postharvest technology, agglomeration/granulation, Food drying & cooling, Packaging; Renewable energy in food processing and Energy efficient processes in food & beverage industry
Presentation Title: Quantification and analysis of mechanical damage in fresh produce


 
More speakers will be announced soon.
Last update: July 31, 2022

Previous Speakers