Prof. Dr. Lei Wang | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Beibu Gulf University, China.

Wang Lei is a Professor at the School of Food Engineering, Beibu Gulf University and a part-time master supervisor at Guangxi University of Science and Technology and Jishou University. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Southwest University. His research primarily focuses on the processing adaptability and ecological high-value utilization of agricultural and sideline products.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Southwest University 🏫. He is a distinguished researcher and academic with expertise in engineering and technology. His work focuses on advancing innovative solutions in his field, contributing significantly to scientific research and industrial applications. Throughout his career, Dr. Wang has been involved in numerous research projects, publications, and academic collaborations, making a substantial impact on the engineering community. 🚀

👨‍🏫 Experience

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang is a Professor at the School of Food Engineering, Beibu Gulf University 🏫 and a Master Supervisor at Guangxi University of Science and Technology & Jishou University 🎓. His research focuses on food engineering, innovation in food processing technologies, and quality enhancement.

As a Principal Investigator, he has led multiple projects funded by prestigious institutions, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Guangxi Key R&D Program, Guangxi Natural Science Foundation, and the Guangxi Colleges and Universities Young and Middle-aged Teachers Basic Capacity Improvement Project.

Dr. Wang also serves as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as LWT-Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology International, and Modern Food Science and Technology 📰, contributing to the advancement of scientific research in food engineering.

🏆 Research Interests

Wang Lei specializes in:

Processing adaptability of agricultural products 🌾

Ecological high-value utilization of sideline products ♻️

Food processing technologies 🍞🥛

🏅 Awards & Achievements

Led and participated in multiple national and provincial research projects 🎯

Published 40+ research papers, including 10+ indexed papers 📑

Authored two books and contributed to multiple textbooks 📘

Participated in drafting four industry standards and one enterprise standard 📜

📚 Selected Publications

Effects of barley seedling powder on rheological properties of dough and quality of steamed bread
📖 Food Science and Technology International (2025-03)
🔗 DOI: 10.1177/10820132231188988
👥 Contributors: Xiaohuang Cao, Md. Nahidul Islam, Dandan Lu, Congying Han, Lei Wang, Mingxiong Tan, Yuan Chen, Ning Xin

Lipid and polyphenol removal on the structural, physico-chemical and technological properties of passion fruit epicarp flour
📖 Food Chemistry: X (2025-02)
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102345
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Chengrong Wen, Shimin Chen, Lina Chen, Xiaohui Huang, Lei Wang

Effects of superheated steam processing on the physicochemical properties of sea rice bran
📖 Food Science and Technology International (2023-03)
🔗 DOI: 10.1177/10820132211062711
👥 Contributors: Xiaohuang Cao, Md. Nahidul Islam, Xin Ning, Zhihui Luo, Lei Wang

Corn silk flour fortification as a dietary fiber supplement: Evolution of the impact on paste, dough, and quality of dried noodles
📖 International Journal of Food Engineering (2022-06-27)
🔗 DOI: 10.1515/ijfe-2021-0360
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Xiaodong Zheng, Zhihui Luo, Zhilin Chen, Xiaoli Pan, Kena Yu, Zhaoming Liu, Xuerong Huang, Wei Du, Xiaohuang Cao et al.

Evaluation of passion fruit mesocarp flour on the paste, dough, and quality characteristics of dried noodles
📖 Food Science & Nutrition (2022-05)
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2788
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Yahan Zhou, Zhen Wang, Xiaodong Zheng, Xiaoli Pan, Zhilin Chen, Qiuping Liu, Wei Du, Xiaohuang Cao, Lei Wang

Fortification of set yogurt with passion fruit juice: Effects on fermentation kinetics, physicochemical properties, and functionality
📖 Journal of Dairy Science (2021-04)
🔗 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19261
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Zhihui Luo, Zhilin Chen, Chunyao Zhou, Cuiqing Xie, Wei Du, Lei Wang

 

 

Mrs. Rosa Zapata | Food Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Mrs. Rosa Zapata | Food Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain.

Rosa Zapata Arráez is a dedicated researcher at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, currently pursuing her doctoral thesis on the valorization of citrus by-products. She has an extensive educational background in Chemistry with a specialization in sustainability, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. Rosa has published several research articles on bioactive compounds synthesis and chemical analysis, demonstrating her deep commitment to sustainable chemistry and environmental impact. She is proficient in a variety of spectroscopy techniques, including NMR, UV-vis, and IR, and is skilled in HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS. Rosa is also actively engaged in consultancy work, helping industry partners optimize food preservation techniques.

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Education 🎓

Rosa completed her Bachelor's in Chemistry, specializing in sustainability, analytical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. Throughout her academic journey, she earned several competitive scholarships, which culminated in her first scientific article publication. Her doctoral thesis at Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena focuses on citrus by-product valorization, where she applies advanced analytical techniques to extract antioxidant compounds.

Experience 💼

Rosa's professional experience includes a combination of research and consultancy. She has contributed to multiple research projects, with her current focus being the valorization of citrus by-products through antioxidant extraction and chemical analysis. Rosa is also part of a transfer project with Pozo Sur, a Spanish company focusing on the preservation of dragon fruit (pitahaya) at varying temperatures to monitor the evolution of its physicochemical properties.

Research Interests 🔬

🌱 Sustainable Chemistry & By-Product Valorization

Rosa's research focuses on sustainable chemistry, with an emphasis on the valorization of food by-products, particularly citrus by-products. Her work aims to develop eco-friendly methods for extracting valuable compounds, reducing waste, and enhancing the sustainability of food production.

🧪 Analytical Chemistry & Advanced Techniques

She has a strong passion for analytical chemistry, utilizing spectroscopy techniques such as NMR, UV-vis, and IR for the characterization of bioactive compounds. Additionally, she applies HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS methods to accurately extract, separate, and analyze compounds with potential health benefits.

⚛️ Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds

Rosa is also interested in the induction of bioactive compound synthesis through abiotic stress, investigating how external factors can enhance the production of beneficial compounds in plants.

💊 Applications in Food & Pharmaceutical Industries

Her research extends to the food and pharmaceutical industries, exploring the potential of bioactive compounds for improving food quality, developing functional ingredients, and contributing to health-promoting innovations.

Awards 🏆

Rosa has received numerous academic and research accolades, including recognition for her scientific contributions to sustainable chemistry.

She has been honored with competitive scholarships throughout her education and continues to make significant strides in her field with publications in reputable journals.

Selected Publications 📑

Diversity of Color, Infrared Spectra, and Phenolic Profile Correlation in Citrus Fruit Peels

Conference Paper, 2025-02-07

Contributors: Rosa Zapata, Lorena Martínez-Zamora, Francisco Artés-Hernández

Wounding Citrus Peel By-Products as Abiotic Stress to Induce the Synthesis of Phenolic Compounds?

Horticulturae, 2024-08-21

Contributors: Rosa Zapata, Lorena Martínez-Zamora, Marina Cano-Lamadrid, Francisco Artés-Hernández

Monocyclopentadienyltitanium(III) Complexes with Hydridoborato Ligands

Organometallics, 2023-06-26

Contributors: Adrián Calvo-Molina, Estefanía del Horno, Jesús Jover, Adrián Pérez-Redondo, Carlos Yélamos, Rosa Zapata