Dr. Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani | Research Excellence Award | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani | Research Excellence Award | Research Excellence Award

science and research branch university | Iran

Dr. Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani is a university lecturer and scientific reviewer with a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University. Her research focuses on food chemistry, functional beverages, encapsulation of bioactive compounds, nanotechnology in food systems, and food quality and safety. She has extensive experience in teaching courses across food science, cereal and dairy technology, food microbiology, edible oils, confectionery, and quality control. Dr. Farahani has published numerous papers in high-impact journals (Q1-Q2), contributed to international conferences, and authored specialized books on food chemistry and encapsulation technologies. She is actively involved in scientific societies, international committees, and editorial boards, serving as a reviewer for multiple Q1 and Q2 journals. Recognized with numerous awards, including gold and platinum medals at international invention and innovation festivals, she has also successfully secured multiple ISI publications. Her work emphasizes the integration of bioactive compounds, functional foods, and sustainable food processing technologies. Dr. Farahani’s research and teaching advance the understanding of food systems, improve food safety and quality, and foster innovation in food technology, contributing to both academic excellence and industry applications globally.

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Featured Publications

Farahani, Z. K., Mousavi, M., Ardebili, M. S., & Bakhoda, H. (2022). Modification of sodium alginate by octenyl succinic anhydride to fabricate beads for encapsulating jujube extract. Current Research in Food Science, 54.

Khoshdouni, F. Z. (2021). The effect of extraction method (ultrasonic, maceration, and soxhlet) and solvent type on the extraction rate of phenolic compounds and extraction efficiency of Arctium lappa L. Food and Health, 4(2), 28–34.

Khoshdouni Farahani, Z., Mousavi, M., Seyedain Ardebili, M., & Bakhoda, H. (2022). The influence of sodium alginate and sodium alginate/WPI as coating material on microcapsules of jujube extract produced by spray dryer. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e17175.

Helmi, M., Khoshdouni Farahani, Z., Hemmati, A., & Ghaemi, A. (2024). Facile synthesis of Persian gum–graphene oxide composite as a novel adsorbent for CO₂ capture: Characterization and optimization. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 5511.

Farahani, Z. K., Mousavi, M., Seyedain Ardebili, M. S., & Bakhoda, H. (2023). Stability, physicochemical, rheological and sensory properties of beverage containing encapsulated jujube extract with sodium alginate stabilized by sodium alginate and Gellan gum. Food Chemistry Advances, 2, 100195.

Dr. Zeinab Ansari-Asl | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zeinab Ansari-Asl | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz | Iran

Dr. Zeinab Ansari-Asl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, with a distinguished academic and research record. She earned her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, focusing on the synthesis and modification of cyclotriphosphazene nanostructures and Sn(IV) complexes with Girard-based ligands and their antibacterial activity. She completed her M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Tehran and holds a B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry from Shahid Chamran University. Recognized for academic excellence, she was awarded top ranks in her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs and achieved first place in the Ph.D. Entrance Examination by the Ministry of Science. Dr. Ansari-Asl has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, covering General and Inorganic Chemistry, Nanochemistry, and novel topics in Inorganic Chemistry. Her research spans interdisciplinary studies in nanochemistry and biology, focusing on functional nanostructures and bioactive inorganic complexes. She has contributed to numerous publications with an h-index of 15, 623 citations, and active participation as a reviewer for high-impact journals and scientific centers. Dr. Ansari-Asl also supervises and examines Ph.D. candidates, manages advanced chemical instrumentation, and continues to advance research in nanochemistry with practical and biomedical applications.

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Featured Publications

Neisi, Z., Ansari-Asl, Z., & Dezfuli, A. S. (2019). Polyaniline/Cu (II) metal-organic frameworks composite for high performance supercapacitor electrode. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 29(6), 1838–1847. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-019-01291-0

Sacourbaravi, R., Ansari-Asl, Z., Kooti, M., Nobakht, V., & Darabpour, E. (2020). Fabrication of Ag NPs/Zn-MOF nanocomposites and their application as antibacterial agents. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-020-01684-5

Ramezani, M. R., Ansari-Asl, Z., Hoveizi, E., & Kiasat, A. R. (2019). Polyacrylonitrile/Fe (III) metal-organic framework fibrous nanocomposites designed for tissue engineering applications. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 229, 242–250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.01.056

Neisi, Z., Ansari-Asl, Z., Jafarinejad-Farsangi, S., Tarzi, M. E., & Sedaghat, T. (2019). Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility of polypyrrole/Cu (II) metal-organic framework nanocomposites. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 178, 365–376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.01.004

Nikpour, S., Ansari-Asl, Z., Sedaghat, T., & Hoveizi, E. (2022). Curcumin-loaded Fe-MOF/PDMS porous scaffold: Fabrication, characterization, and biocompatibility assessment. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 110, 188–197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2022.03.014