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Dr. Pawandeep Kour from J&K. After completing M.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Jammu (2017), I persued Ph.D. from University of Kashmir (2023) under the joint supervision of Prof. Aijaz Ahmad Dar (Department of Chemistry) and Dr. Adil Gani (Department of Food Science & Technology). The title of My thesis is "Designing of Novel Micro and Nanoemulsion Based Composite Hydrogels for Encapsulation, Stabilization, and Delivery of Bioactive Molecules in Sustainable Food System". My research interests are mainly focused on the designing and detailed characterisation of soft materials mainly emulsions, micellar systems, biopolymers and hydrogels, and their application for the stabilization and targeted delivery of challenging drugs/bioactive molecules, and also for the removal of toxins from the water bodies and biological systems. I have good experience in carrying out the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of samples on various free radicals and microbial strains, respectively. I am highly proficient in running the instruments like DLS, Rheometer, Fluorimeter, HPLC, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, FT-IR, Florescent microscope, Tensiometer, Densitometer, Rotary evaporator, etc. I can also use software like Microsoft office, Origin 8.5 and 9.0, PowerPoint Presentation, Chemdraw, Chem Sketch, ImageJ Software, Endnote, Mendeley, and many others. I have published more than 20 research papers in different international journals of high impact factors, and earned citations more than 600. I have attended many national and international conferences, and won best paper and poster presentation awards. In addition to my academic career, I have worked as a teaching faculty of Chemistry in different Schools, Colleges and Universities of India, thus acquired good teaching experience. Presently, I am working as one of the teaching faculties at Adani University, Gujarat. Apart from it, I am also acting as one of the Editorial board members of IIP-Iterative International Publishers (USA & India) and a potential reviewer of many journals.

I am HSE Engineer and QHSE professional with over 6 years of experience in occupational health and safety, food safety, quality assurance, catering operations, and camp facility management across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India. I hold a Master's degree in Food Engineering from Near East University, Cyprus, and possess internationally recognized certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and FSSC 22000. My expertise includes implementing Health, Safety, Environment, and Food Safety Management Systems (HSE & FSMS), conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, internal audits, incident investigations, hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. I have extensive experience ensuring compliance with client and international standards while promoting a strong safety culture and operational excellence. My research focused on fish gelatin extraction and edible coatings for extending the shelf life of fresh produce, reflecting my strong technical foundation in food engineering and innovation. I am passionate about enhancing workplace safety, protecting people and the environment, and driving continual improvement in HSE, food safety, and quality management systems.

Mudasir Ahmad NIT Srinagar, University of Kashmir, Srinagar PhD (Food Technology) University of Kashmir, India Postdoctoral (USA) Top 2% Scientist (2024, 2025)

Name: NISAR AHMAD MIR [Ph.D., NPDF in Food Engineering and Technology] Currently: Assistant Professor (Contractual) Department of Food Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology, J & K, India.  Email: nisarmir89@gmail.com  Contact No: +91-9419025961; +91-7006795967 AREA OF EXPERTISE  Plant Proteins, Protein modification, Detoxification, Bioactive edible films RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS  Cumulative Impact Factor: 200.9  h-index: 19  i-10 index: 25  Highest Impact Factor Publication: 17.4  Citations: 1978  Total Manuscripts: 26  Research Articles 17  Review Articles 9  Book Chapters: 12  Books: 4 AWARDS AND APPRECIATIONS  Received National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) for postdoctoral research from Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.  Received Institutional Fellowship from MHRD, Govt. of India for Ph.D. research. Page 2 of 16  Qualified ASRB NET on 4th October, 2016.  Received Best poster presentation award on 2nd Research Scholars Day SLIET Longowal.  Received Certificate of Appreciation from SLIET quality publication awards (SQPA) for publishing review article in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” (Elsevier) [I.F: 17.4].  Received Certificate of Appreciation from SLIET quality publication awards (SQPA) for publishing research article in “Ultrasonics Sonochemistry” (Elsevier) [I.F: 10.2].  Received Certificate of Appreciation from SLIET quality publication awards (SQPA) for publishing research article in “Food Hydrocolloids” (Elsevier) [I.F: 13.8].  Received Certificate of Appreciation from SLIET quality publication awards (SQPA) for publishing research article in “Food Structure” (Elsevier) [I.F: 7.1].  Received Certificate of Appreciation from Department of Food Engineering and Technology, SLIET Longowal for coordinating quiz competition on “World Food Day, 2019”.  Received Certificate of Appreciation from Department of Food Technology, IUST Awantipora for coordinating quiz competition on “World Food Day, 2023”.  My research paper appears as one of the Top Cited Articles in Food Structure Journal [I.F: 7.1] since 2021.

Dr. Bilal Ahmad Ashwar is a Food Technology researcher and lecturer at the University of Kashmir, specializing in resistant starch, food biopolymers, and functional foods. With over 45 publications and significant contributions to nutraceutical research, his work focuses on improving food quality and human health through innovative food processing techniques.